Guide

How to plan a trip with AI: itinerary, budget and packing list

Prompts for a destination shortlist, a day-by-day itinerary grouped by neighbourhood, a budget and a packing list.

Planning a trip can take longer than the trip. Let an assistant draft the structure, then verify the details.

1. Shortlist

Suggest 6 destinations for a [days]-day trip in [month] from [city] for [travellers] who like [interests], budget [amount], compared in a table.

Ask follow-up questions on the top two.

Create a [days]-day itinerary for [destination] at a relaxed pace, grouping sights by neighbourhood, with one free afternoon.

Grouping by area is the biggest quality-of-life win.

Estimate a budget per day and total for [travellers] in [destination] at a mid-range level, with a buffer.

Treat numbers as estimates.

Create a carry-on packing list for [days] days in [destination] in [month] for [activities].

Add a 'don't forget' section for documents and chargers.

AI can be out of date on prices, opening hours and entry rules. Check anything important on official sites before you book.