150 Essential English Travel Phrases to Know
Hello everyone,
Traveling to a new country can be an amazing adventure, but it also comes with its challenges – especially if you don’t speak the local language.
Even if you’re visiting an English-speaking destination, having a good grasp of common travel phrases in English can make your trip so much smoother and more enjoyable.
In this lesson, I’ve put together 150 essential English travel phrases to help you get by, no matter where your adventures take you.
From arriving at the airport to finding your way around, booking accommodation, ordering food, dealing with emergencies, and everything in between, these simple phrases will give you the confidence to communicate in English when traveling.
At the Airport
1. Can I see your passport and boarding pass, please?
2. Which airline are you flying with?
3. The flight is delayed/on time.
4. Please proceed to gate number…
5. Your baggage must be checked in.
6. Do you have any liquids or gels in your carry-on?
7. Please remove your shoes and belt at the security checkpoint.
8. Departures are upstairs/downstairs.
9. The departure lounge is to your right/left.
10. Your flight is now boarding.
Checking In
11. Do you have a reservation?
12. I’d like a room for X nights please.
13. A single/double room please.
14. Can I have a non-smoking room?
15. Do you have any rooms with a view?
16. How much is it per night?
17. Is breakfast included?
18. What time is check-out?
19. Can we have an extra key/keycard?
20. Is there parking available?
Getting Around
21. Can you tell me how to get to…?
22. Which way is north/south/east/west?
23. Where is the nearest subway/bus stop?
24. How much is a ticket to…?
25. Does this bus/train go to…?
26. Where do I get off for…?
27. I need to change trains at…
28. A taxi to… please.
29. Can you call me a taxi?
30. How much will it cost to…?
Asking for Directions
31. Excuse me, can you help me find…?
32. Where is… located?
33. Is it far from here?
34. Go straight ahead/turn left/turn right.
35. It’s on your left/right.
36. Walk for about X blocks/minutes.
37. You can’t miss it.
38. Take the first/second/third left/right.
39. Cross the street/intersection.
40. Just around the corner.
Sightseeing
41. What are the top attractions in this city?
42. What is the history of this place?
43. Are there any free walking tours?
44. Where is a good spot to take photos?
45. How much is admission?
46. What are the opening hours?
47. Is there a student/senior discount?
48. Can we take photos inside?
49. Where are the restrooms?
50. Do you have an audio guide?
Shopping
51. Can I look around?
52. How much is this?
53. Do you have it in a different size/color?
54. I’m just browsing, thanks.
55. I’ll take it.
56. Can I pay with a credit card?
57. Do you offer a student/tourist discount?
58. Is there a fitting room?
59. I’d like to return/exchange this.
60. Could you gift wrap this please?
Eating Out
61. Do you have an English menu?
62. What’s the specialty here?
63. I’d like to order…
64. What do you recommend?
65. I’m vegetarian/vegan.
66. Can you make it spicy/mild please?
67. I’d like my steak rare/medium/well-done.
68. We’d like separate checks please.
69. Can we have the bill?
70. The food was delicious, thanks!
Emergencies
71. I need help!
72. I’m lost.
73. I’ve been robbed.
74. I’m injured/sick.
75. Call an ambulance/police!
76. I need to go to the hospital.
77. Where is the nearest pharmacy?
78. I’ve lost my passport/wallet.
79. I don’t feel safe here.
80. Do you speak English?
General Phrases
81. Good morning/afternoon/evening.
82. Please/Thank you.
83. You’re welcome.
84. I don’t understand.
85. Can you repeat that?
86. Can you speak more slowly?
87. Sorry, I don’t speak [language].
88. Do you speak English?
89. I only know a little English.
90. How do you say… in English?
91. What does … mean?
92. Never mind.
93. It doesn’t matter.
94. No problem.
95. I’m sorry.
96. Excuse me.
97. I’m lost.
98. Can you help me?
99. How much is it?
100. That’s too expensive.
101. I’d like this one.
102. Is there a discount?
103. Beautiful/Nice.
104. Not bad.
105. Terrible/Awful.
106. I like it/don’t like it.
107. What do you think?
108. That will be fine/great.
109. Maybe next time.
110. See you later.
111. Have a nice day!
112. Call me if you need anything.
113. I’ll be right back.
114. Just a moment please.
115. Wait here.
116. I’m in a hurry.
117. Slowly/Quickly.
118. Here/There.
119. Yes/No.
120. Okay/All right.
121. I get it/understand.
122. I don’t get it.
123. Could you explain that again?
124. What’s the WiFi password?
125. My phone is broken.
126. I need a charger/adapter.
127. I’m jetlagged.
128. Where is the bathroom?
129. This is an emergency!
130. I’m allergic to…
131. My flight is canceled.
132. I missed my connection.
133. The airline lost my luggage.
134. I’d like to file a complaint.
135. Can I get a refund?
136. Where is the nearest embassy?
137. I need to contact my embassy.
138. Do you have a map I can borrow?
139. Where can I exchange currency?
140. What’s the best way to get around?
141. Is tipping expected?
142. Do you take credit cards?
143. What’s the local customs/culture?
144. I’d like to buy a souvenir.
145. That looks interesting, tell me about it.
146. How do you say “thank you” in the local language?
147. What local dishes would you recommend?
148. Are there any festivals/events happening?
149. What’s the weather forecast?
150. What time is it?
Having these 150 essential English travel phrases in your back pocket will go a long way in helping you communicate and get around more easily during your travels.
From basic greetings to dealing with emergencies, shopping, transportation, dining out, and more – you’ll be able to navigate new situations with confidence.
Safe travels!
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