A good travel stroller can make the difference between a leisurely vacation and a miserable chore.
We researched dozens of travel strollers and tested 15 on various trips involving planes, trains, buses, and taxis. And we concluded that the Uppababy Minu V2 is the best option to keep parents and little ones happy. Unlike most travel strollers, with the Minu V2 you sacrifice very little in terms of comfort and maneuverability. This is why many people find it to be the ideal everyday stroller too.
If you're looking for a lighter, simpler option, the Baby Jogger City Tour 2 Stroller is a great budget choice.
Neither the Minu V2 stroller nor the City Tour 2 stroller are compatible with our top picks in our guide. baby car seats; if it is a must, the Nano Mountain Buggy (2020+) East it's worth considering. And if placing your stroller in an overhead compartment is a priority, we recommend the Joolz Aer+.
First choice
This comfortable, sturdy travel stroller handles bumpy streets better than the competition and is easy to fold with one hand. Many parents also like it for everyday use.
THE Uppababy Minu V2 has many features that allow it to function as a full-size stroller, including an under-seat basket that holds up to 20 pounds, a simple recline option ideal for nap time, and a convenient back pocket for storing odds and ends. Its one-handed fold is impressively simple, and of the travel strollers we tested, it has the easiest harness to adjust and the most intuitive brakes. It also has a large zippered canopy with UPF protection. You can use it, without accessories, with children from the age of 3 months, or with the Uppababy cradle or certain car seats with newborns. A child doesn't officially outgrow until he or she reaches 50 pounds, which is often elementary school age. But at 17 pounds, it's heavier than our budget pick, and its canopy has a few flaws.
Budget choice
This less expensive option handles rough terrain well and offers the best on-the-go nap option of all the strollers we tested.
THE Baby Jogger City Tour 2 Stroller isn't as easy to fold, recline or buckle as the Minu V2, but it has the most comfortable handlebars of the travel strollers we tested, a decent canopy with UV protection and a good amount of storage under the seat (although it is more difficult to access than the Minu V2). Its large adjustable footrest, long seat, and deep recline make it the best stroller we've tested for on-the-go naps, even for older kids (it fits kids up to 45 pounds). At 15.1 pounds, it's a few pounds lighter than the Minu V2 and, unlike that stroller, comes with a travel bag.
