15 great iPhone travel apps for under $5

Planning a weekend trip? Family vacation? Flying to Europe for the week? Going to Boston on business? No matter your travel needs, there's a bundle of iPhone travel apps waiting to meet them. These cheap (and in most cases free) apps can be a real life saver on a trip, whether you are just going camping for the weekend or traveling cross country with the family.

Travelocity. The all-in-one airport / hotel / car rental tool, you'll be able to book your travel arrangements, view your itinerary, check flight status and even find a hotel near you using GPS, view it using hotel photos and see what other traveler's had to say about it. Price: Free.
Gate Maps. Okay, so you've got everything arranged and you are ready to fly out, but now you have to navigate through the chaos of an airport seemingly designed just to confuse you. That's where Gate Maps comes in handy. With most major US airports and an increasing number of international airports, Gate Maps will make sure you get to your connecting flight on time. Price: $0.99.
Stanza. Okay, now you are up in the air headed for your destination, but the only form of entertainment the airline provides is a rather boring in-flight magazine and perhaps a cheesy movie. But luckily, you downloaded Stanza before hand and used it to get your hands on a really good book to read during the flight. Price: Free.
Google Maps. There are a lot of great mapping tools out there, but few come close to Google Maps. And the best part is you can also use Google Maps to find nearby gas stations, restaurants and other shops and services. Price: Free.
Taxi! Once you are at your destination, you might need a reliable way to get around town. If you've opted out of getting a rental car, this handy iPhone travel app will help you find a taxi to get you where you are going. Taxi! has information on 260 U.S. cities and can also list NYC neighborhood car services. Price: Free.
Cheap Gas. But what if you rented a car or you are taking a cross country trip with the family? You'll need to know the cheapest places to find gas, and that is exactly what Cheap Gas will do for you. Using GasBuddy.com, Cheap Gas will show the closest and cheapest gas stations for your current location. Price: Free.
Yelp! Now that we have our travel all squared away, it is time to indulge in our favorite pasttime: eating out. Yelp! is a great iPhone app that will not only help you find nearby restaurants, it will also let your read user reviews, so you can see what you are getting into before you decide on an eating establishment. Yelp! is also useful for finding bars, coffee shops, gas stations and other establishments. Price: Free.
AroundMe. Whether it is a gas station, restauraunt, bank, hospital, taxi service, movie theater, supermarket or any other establishment, AroundMe will help you find it. A great compliment to other iPhone travel apps like Yelp! and Cheap Gas. Price: Free.
Tripwolf. And just to make sure we have all of our bases covered in the information department, Tripwolf will let you download travel guides to your destination city, so you'll know the sights and sounds as well as nightlife, hotels, shopping and other attractions. Price: 3 city guides for free.
iConvert. Need to find out how many Euros in a Dollar? And just how many miles away is 100 kilometers? Is 28 degrees Celcius hot or cold? iConvert will help you answer all of these questions, and the best part is that its all in one app. Price: $0.99.
Babelingo Travel Phases. Whether you are ordering a beer or asking for the bathroom, it can be handy to know some basic phrases in the native tongue. Babelingo is packed full of common travel phrases and also helps you muddle through delicate pronunciations. Price: $0.99.
IAmHere. Have you ever gotten lost trying to find your friend's home in a strange city? IAmHere will let you send your friend an email telling him where you are at even if you have no clue. Price: $0.99.
Skype. Calling home can be expensive if you are out of the country, but Skype will help cut down on those expenses by letting you use the nearest Wi-Fi connection to place low cost calls internationally. Price: Free.
Wi-Fi Finder. But where is that nearest Wi-Fi connection? Considering that Wi-Fi is useful for downloading large apps as well as playing VoIP calls and getting streaming video, finding the nearest Wi-Fi connection is always helpful, and that's just what Wi-Fi Finder does. (As if you couldn't tell from the name!) Price: Free.
Facebook. We've taken care of nearly everything else with an iPhone travel app, now its time to build up that photo album with vacation photos. The new Facebook app supports uploading to specific photo albums, making it easier than ever to share your vacation with others. Not on Facebook? You can check out the newly released Flickr app. Price: Free.