What is the best Double Stroller for travel?

Looking to find the best double travel stroller for your next trip? You’ve come to the right place! Here are our top picks for double-travel strollers that will make your life easier while traveling.

Do you really need a double travel stroller?

No. Honestly, you don’t need a second stroller if you already have a great every day stroller. They do make life easier though while traveling for several reasons. Double strollers are big, they often take up the entire trunk space and can be cumbersome during air travel. Travel double strollers don’t. You will have more space for your luggage in a car or taxi and they are easier to get through airport security. Often, double strollers cost a small fortune, and many people choose to buy a travel one so they don’t have to risk damage or loss of the main stroller.

What to look for in a double travel stroller

Size

This is the most important aspect of any travel stroller. Single travel strollers often fit into the overhead on a plane. Sadly, we aren’t that lucky when it comes to double strollers. If you always travel with a partner though you could consider buying two single travel strollers. Our top pick for a single travel stroller is the Baby Jogger City Tour 2.

Weight

Weight is important not only for hauling to and from airports, hotels, etc but for ease of pushing. Lighter weight in portable strollers often means an easier push for the parent.

Maneuverability

Travel Strollers are built to be portable, sometimes that means things have to be omitted or substituted with a lighter version. This can negatively impact maneuverability. If you are already walking more than normal on holiday, you don’t want to add a difficult to push stroller into the mix.

The fold

Some people care about this more than others but you are looking for a fast, easy fold.

The recline

This is an often overlooked very important aspect of a travel stroller. When schedules are disrupted in an unfamiliar environment. You need a place where your child can nap or even start their nighttime sleep while out before transferring into a crib for the night.

The best overall double travel strollers

Baby Jogger City Tour 2

Both the single and the double City tours are fabulous travel trollers. This stroller pushes well, can handle most terrains, and fits through standard doorways. It is also a single-hand push which is a huge plus. The fold is the easiest of all and can be done with one hand.

The Baby Jogger brand in general, makes strollers that are great for taller parents too, which can be difficult to find in travel strollers. They also have a higher weight limit making them usable for longer. Additionally, this stroller can be used from birth without attach

Cons: The basket underneath can be annoying to access for some. Narrow seats. The canopy leaves something to be desired. The seat sits low meaning more bending when putting your little ones in.

Babyzen YOYO2 Double stroller

The YOYO is completely amazing! It is the ONLY double stroller that can fit into the overhead cabin and that is because it separates into two singles. Technically you need to buy two singles and the Yoyo connect accessory to make it a double. That easily makes it one of the best double strollers for flying. There is a backpack accessory as well which the stroller fits inside. The stroller feels high-end because it is, and has a price tag to match. The innovative accessories like the shopping basket add a lot of value as well. However, if you are about 5’7 or taller, you will kick the back of the stroller while walking. If you are not as tall and have the budget, you won’t find a better option for a double travel stroller.

Cons: Price is on the higher end. Not for tall parents.

Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 Double

The City Tour 2’s big sister. The city mini double is bigger and stronger than the city 2. The canopy has better coverage, it’s a smoother ride, more space underneath the seats, the seats are higher, can accommodate more weight and the wheels are all-terrain. All of that comes at the expense of compatibility and weight. it can still fit through standard doorways and is Disney-approved.

Cons: Heavier, less compact, and more expensive than the city tour 2.

Jeep Destination Ultralight Side x Side

If you don’t travel often or simply want to keep more money in your pocket, this double jeep stroller is a great balanced value option. It is stylish, comfortable for little ones, and maneuvers well. Where it falls short is on the seat recline. It doesn’t recline as much as other travel strollers. 

Summer Infant 3D Lite 

This stroller wins first place for being great for your wallet. Our lowest priced pick gets the job done offering an easy fold, sufficient storage and the kids seem comfortable on their rides. The materials do feel less premium and it is more difficult to manuever than our other picks. However for an affordable option for an overseas trip where you do not want to being your large bulky double stroller, it’s a great value buy. 

Best double stroller for adventure trips

If you are planning a seriously adventurous trip, the small wheels on most travel strollers might not cut it. In that case, we recommend the Bumblride Indie double pram. We are obsessed with the eco-friendly, ethically built, built stroller brand. You can push Bumblride Indies over pretty much every type of terrain. It glides over cobblestone, gravel, and packed sand with ease. When pushing over deep, dry, sand though you will need to put your back into it. The front wheel locks for added stability on rough terrain and it can be used for light jogging if that’s your vacation style. It just barely scrapes under the Disney requirement so you are good to go there as well. For most families, this is a better everyday stroller rather than a travel stroller because it is quite bulky when folded. It is however lighter than comparable strollers which is a huge plus. While we wouldn’t classify it as a travel stroller, it might be perfect for some traveling families who aren’t short on space!

Note on the Uppababy G Link v2. This stroller almost always makes the list of recommended travel strollers. On testing, we found it was harder to fold and manoeuver than the other strollers. The materials did feel nicer, however, that is less important in a travel stroller. Keeping in mind the value for your dollar, we don’t recommend it. There are simply better options out there.

Final notes on buying a twin travel stroller:

When shopping for a travel stroller, remember that more expensive strollers are not always better. Think about your most important features and priorities, such as the fold, push, price, canopy, wheels, etc. If the stroller you like is lacking the accessories you hoped for such as cup holders, stroller organizers, or snack trays, you can always purchase them separately. Pro tip: I you are using stroller hooks to hang a bag or purse, you will likely need to hang them lower on the frame of the stroller. Since they are lightweight, they are much easier to tip over. 

Happy Travels!

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