9 best travel wallets for organising documents on holiday

Best: Overall

Nothing screams “holiday” quite like this gorgeous travel wallet did. It features two big-billed toucans against an acid-green background with that design continuing on the inside, only against a sea of pink. But more than looking good, the hands-free design earns this wallet top marks.

It’s easy to flip open, and snaps shut securely thanks to the presence of a hidden (but surprisingly strong) magnet. The thoughtfully-designed interior is a hat-trick of the three types of pocket we love to see most: two close fitting envelope-style slots for travel documents and currency (both of which are labelled), a looser slot perfect for boarding passes, and a wide zippered pocket designed for loose change. We could carry everything safely, get to what we needed with ease, and could imagine travelling with this in our pocket being an absolute breeze.

Best: For compartmentalising

We loved the versatility of this luxurious travel wallet, the highlight of which was a removable section comprising a cluster of pockets engraved with the words “tickets”, “passport”, “documents” and “other.” The ability to simply slip out the section containing the most important items is a godsend.

Boarding passes also slip into the clearly-marked opening at the front of the wallet, next to the generously-sized zip pocket engraved with the words “currency.” Despite the lack of a zip, this wallet felt wonderfully secure, thanks to a wide, long strap which tucked snugly under a narrow loop on the wallet’s front.

Best: For personalisation

This is a beautiful, ultra-soft suede, roomy travel wallet which makes a brilliant present for jet-setters, thanks to Noble Macmillan’s personalisation service. The extra-wide flap, held in place with a magnetic press stud, keeps documents secure and the four, generously sized, dedicated compartments inside are easily accessible. There’s also a wide zippered pocket at the front which was great for stashing money should you need to get it quickly. The main feature we fell for (and wish we saw more of) though was the set of elegant metal protectors on the wallet’s corners – the areas most likely to succumb to wear and tear – we felt this wallet would survive many trips for years to come.

Best: For accessibility

With its blush-pink exterior offset with a dash of rose gold, this beautiful wallet had us at hello. Ideal for travellers who prioritise accessibility, the extra-deep, slip-style pocket is just the right size for passports but sturdy enough to keep them securely in place. Inside there are six slots for cards, and we also appreciated the extra-wide zippered pouch. On the back you’ll find a wide, deep pocket at the rear which is perfect for boarding passes. But our favourite bit was the closure – a strap of leather which clamped onto a hidden magnet to keep the wallet firmly closed, but easily openable.

Best: Pouch

Having a separate pocket for passports and another one for loose change isn’t the be all and end all. We love this rugged pouch because it’s big enough to carry a passport but small enough to deter us from filling it with clutter – it’s the perfect size for a passport, boarding pass and vaccination record. We also love the addition of a waterproof label, on the inside, on which we could write our contact details and the thick loop which allowed it to be dangled from hooks.

Best: Large travel wallet

Though this one may not be much to look at, we fell in love with its practical design. It is an A5-size document holder, which opens across the top and contains a roomy zippered pocket and slots for 12 cards, is ideal for handling all the documents you’ll need in one trip. The additional wider slots on either side of the zippered pocket are perfect for boarding passes, and the wide handle at one end is a brilliant addition that allows it to be kept close.

We reckon it’s just the right thickness to dangle from the spring-loaded coat hooks you’ll find in economy class, and large enough to sling carelessly over the slightly larger hooks you’ll have if you’re lucky enough to travel in first. Maybe not the prettiest, but certainly practical.

Best: For security-conscious travellers

This is the kind of travel document we wish we saw more of. There’s a wide range of pocket sizes and styles, including seven card slots, separate slip pockets for boarding passes, passports and currency notes, and what Lifeventure refers to as a smartphone stash pocket.

Security-conscious travellers will love that it’s got RFID protection – which prevents the electronic scanning of items such as bank cards – but our favourite part was the simple addition of a pen loop. We liked the idea of it reducing the risk of having to borrow a stranger’s sticky biro to fill in those dreaded disembarkation forms. Despite its Tardis-like interior, the wallet has a slimline, compact profile, and we loved the splashes of bright blue – another reminder that travel document wallets don’t have to be boring.

Best: For two passports

Eastpak describes this as a purse, but it’s clearly been designed with travel in mind. Inside you’ll find eight card slots, an extra-large zip pouch and a detachable hanging hook. We could easily fit two passports into this wallet, which is made with buttery-soft leather and adorned with Eastpak’s famous globe logo.

We liked the way the central zippered pouch nestled between the two slip-style pockets we used for our passports, as well as the sturdy sides, which meant we could happily stash this pouch into the most cramped corners of our backpacks without risking damaging any of our important documents.

Best: For pockets aplenty

This palm tree-flecked travel essential is the next best thing to a one-way ticket to paradise (almost). There are pockets galore in this wallet, which has an ocean-inspired colour scheme on the inside and a deep, wide envelope-style opening with a press stud closure.

Two slip pockets are ideal for stashing boarding passes and passports, and there are several card slot-style openings that are perfect for stashing holding items such as receipts, too. Once again we were impressed with the presence of a pen loop – even more so by the way we only needed to partially open the wallet to access it.