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Planning a Trip? Save Time & Money Using Google’s 5 Latest AI Travel Features

drishti
drishti
Create: Apr 21,2025


Dear wanderlusters, budget travelers, regular globetrotters, and anyone planning to step beyond their city— Google has dropped some exciting updates just for you. 


The tech giant has recently rolled out five new AI-powered travel features across its ecosystem—Google Search, Google Maps, and Google Lens—to help travelers save time, money, and effort on every trip. All of these features are free, so you can have a smoother, smarter, and more budget-friendly trip the next time you leave.  


Google’s 5 New AI-Based Travel Assistance Features 


From live price tracking for hotels to recognizing places just by screenshots and personalized itinerary ideas, here are Google’s latest AI-based travel features. So let’s dive in! 


1. Expanded AI Overviews in Google Search 


Get instant, customized itineraries for entire regions, not just cities. 


Now you won’t have to scroll through 10 different blogs or YouTube videos of the same place. With this update, Google’s AI Overviews can now generate full-fledged itineraries not just for cities but for entire countries or regions. 


So if you're planning a food lover’s trail across Mumbai, then just search something like “3-day Mumbai itinerary for foodies.” Google will instantly give you suggestions with images, maps, and the option to save them directly in your Google account. 


Using this feature, you can save hours of research, personalize your plans, and prep faster with less effort. 


2. Price Monitoring for Hotels 


Get real-time alerts when hotel prices drop. 


Now available on google.com/travel, this AI feature helps you track hotel prices based on your filters—dates, locations, star ratings, or even amenities like “free breakfast” or “parking.” 


So, planning for Manali during peak season? Just turn on alerts and let Google ping you when hotel prices go down, instead of overpaying in a rush. 


This feature can save you money (by booking at the right time) & time (no more daily checks) and reduce that mental burden of getting the best deals. 


3. Screenshot Recognition in Google Maps 


Turn your travel screenshots into instant trip plans. 


Remember that screenshot of a cozy café in Goa your friend sent you on WhatsApp? Or the Instagram story you saved from a reel on Pondicherry? 


Now, Google Maps will recognize places in screenshots, even if the name isn’t written. Using Gemini AI, it can now detect locations in your image gallery, and you can even save them directly to your travel list. 


This feature will not just save you effort (no typing place names) & time (instantly locate and store) but also make casual inspiration super actionable. 


4. Gemini AI Travel Assistance via “Gems” 


Chat with your own travel assistant for personalized help. 


This is where AI starts to feel like a human assistant. With Gemini now integrated into travel planning, you can create a Gem (a custom AI assistant) to help you select destinations, figure out local logistics, or even suggest day plans based on your preferences. 


And yes, it’s free to use. Just type or talk, and it handles the research for you. 


5. Enhanced Google Lens Capabilities 


Scan, understand, and explore—now in more Indian languages. 


Traveling somewhere new and seeing a landmark, temple, or menu board you don’t understand? Just point your camera with Google Lens, and it will identify the object or location and provide translations, reviews, and background info. 


Now with support in Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Kannada, and more, this is super useful when exploring lesser-known spots across India. 


Using this feature, you can ensure you aren’t looted the next time you don’t know the local language. 


Conclusion 


Whether you’re planning your next solo escape or a family holiday, Google’s latest AI travel features make trip planning easier, faster, and more affordable—especially for Indian travelers.  


Try them out before your next getaway and let technology do the heavy lifting. 


FAQs 


1. What are Google’s new AI travel features in 2025? 


Google has added new features like itinerary planning, price tracking, screenshot recognition, Gemini travel assistant, and expanded Lens support in Indian languages. 


2. How can I track hotel prices using Google? 


Just go to google.com/travel and enable price alerts for selected dates, locations, and amenities. 


3. Can Google help create custom travel itineraries now? 


Yes, Google Search now offers AI-based personalized itineraries for cities, countries, and themes. 


4. Does Google Lens support Indian languages for travel? 


Yes, it now supports Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Kannada, and more for easier local travel help. 

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Create : Apr 21,2025

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