Best Travel Pillows

The Go Neck Pillow from Ostrichpillow is ideal for anyone who struggles to sleep when sleeping upright during their travels. Designed for ergonomic comfort, the pillow wraps around the neck with thick padding to support the back of your head and prevent it from tilting to one side while you snooze on planes or in automobiles. A hook-and-loop closure lets you customize how tight or loose the pillow feels, so it never feels too constrictive.

The interior contains solid memory foam that cushions and contours closely without feeling too stiff or rigid. This foam is moldable, allowing you to stuff the pillow into your luggage and conserve space. Thanks to its circular shape, you can also wrap the pillow around your luggage handles for easy access. The foam is encased in a smooth, breathable stretch-viscose cover that shouldn’t retain too much heat or irritate the skin. You can remove and machine-wash the cover whenever it needs to be cleaned. Three two-tone color options are available.

Ground delivery is free for orders of $65 or more, so you may need to purchase additional Ostrichpillow items to qualify – but the flat shipping rates for orders that don’t reach this benchmark are still quite reasonable. Each order includes a 100-night trial period and a 2-year warranty against structural defects.

The Sleep Number U-Neck Pillow offers ergonomic comfort for travelers at an approachable price-point. Ultrasoft down alternative fibers make up the fill. This material mimics the plushness of real down, but does not use any animal-based materials and won’t trigger symptoms for people with down allergies. A microfiber cover with a velvety-soft feel provides additional softness.

Thanks to its U-shape design, the pillow is especially well suited to public transportation. The 4-inch loft ensures you’ll receive adequate support while attempting to sleep upright, and the wraparound construction prevents you from tilting your head too far to the left or right. Ease of care is another strength. You can remove the cover from the inner liner, then wash and dry the former in any household appliance. 

In addition to affordable pricing, the U-Neck Pillow qualifies for free ground shipping throughout the contiguous U.S. Your order includes a generous sleep trial that runs 100 nights in length. If you decide to keep the pillow after the trial period ends, you’ll also receive a 1-year warranty against structural defects.

If you tend to experience aches and pains in your neck when traveling, you should invest in a pillow that props up your head and provides deep cushioning. The Tempur-Pedic Travel Pillow does just that. The fill consists of solid TEMPUR memory foam, a proprietary material known for dense composition and above-average durability. A medium firm feel helps ensure excellent support while you’re sleeping on planes, in cars, and using other forms of transportation.

Thanks to its horseshoe shape and 3-inch loft, the pillow should prop up your head without causing excessive strain. The pillow is also easy to keep clean, as the microfiber cover can be removed and machine washed. Tempur-Pedic recommends washing the cover in cool water, then air drying until the fabric is completely moisture-free. 

The Travel Pillow is affordably priced, and those who purchase two pillows receive a 25% discount. Tempur-Pedic also offers free ground shipping anywhere in the contiguous U.S. The company does not allow returns for the pillow, so all sales are final, but each order is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty covering structural and material defects for up to 5 years.

The Avocado Mini Pillow is essentially a travel-size version of the company’s popular Green Pillow. The fill is a plush blend of shredded latex and fibers from the kapok tree, the latter of which has a soft, lightweight feel akin to natural down. You may add or remove as much fill as you wish. This allows you to sleep comfortably in hotels, or give the pillow a thinner profile when napping on planes, trains, and other modes of transportation. A half-pound bag of supplemental fill is included with each purchase.

Both the latex and kapok fibers have received organic certifications, as has the cotton cover, and Avocado maintains carbon negative status by offsetting emissions through eco-friendly production and shipping methods. These qualities should appeal to people who prefer to buy and use sustainably made products. You may remove the cover and machine wash it in warm water whenever a cleaning is needed.

The Mini Pillow is lightweight, compact, and moldable, allowing you to fit it into your luggage without too much hassle. A below-average price-point makes the pillow a good option for shoppers with tight budgets, and Avocado offers free ground delivery to all customers in the contiguous U.S. Your purchase comes with a 100-night trial period. If you decide to keep the pillow, you’ll also receive a manufacturer’s warranty that covers structural defects for up to one year.

Most people who have traveled by plane or train can attest to the discomfort of nodding off and waking up with their head tilted to one side. This can occur with even the sturdiest neck pillows. What makes Cabeau’s The Neck’s Evolution S3 — TNE for short — so unique is a strap system that allows you to attach the pillow to your seat’s headrest. This holds the pillow in place, stabilizes your chin, and keeps your head upright to prevent neck pain when you wake up, not to mention awkward encounters with passengers in neighboring seats. 

Cabeau recommends the pillow for all adults and children who are at least 13 years of age. The TNE’s core is composed of dense, solid memory foam. This material gently cushions the head and neck while maintaining excellent support. An opening in the front allows air to circulate, reducing the potential for excessive heat retention in the process. The cover is made from soft, fleecy fabric and available in six color schemes. You can remove the cover and wash it in a machine to ensure your pillow stays hygienic while you’re on the road and between excursions.

The TNE is reasonably priced compared to other solid foam travel pillows on the market today. A travel bag is also included with your order, and the pillow can be scrunched by roughly one-third of its size to help you conserve luggage space. Cabeau accepts returns within 30 days of the purchase date, and backs each TNE order with a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty.

The Pluto Pod is a travel pillow that was engineered based on feedback from frequent travelers. The result is a pillow designed to support your head and neck while also protecting you from the kind of noise and light that can disrupt rest while you’re traveling.

The pillow consists of a neck component and a hood. The neck pillow is filled with solid foam, offering a sturdy, cushioned design that supports your neck and chin. Meanwhile the hood acts as a cocoon that helps shield out noise and light, with padding to cushion your head for comfort. A built-in eye mask further blocks light if you choose to use it. When the hood is not in use, you can simply draw it back as you would with a hooded jacket.

The Pluto Pod is available in gray or white. The cover is composed of Alcantara and a material called WPS Mesh, which is water-resistant and durable. The lining of the cover is made of a performance fabric called Spandura, with a soft weave for comfort. You can adjust the fit using suede snaps on the back of the hood, allowing it to accommodate heads of all sizes. The pillow folds into a compact size that stows easily. When folded up, the Pod can also be used as a traditional travel pillow or a cushion for your back.

Pluto Pod offers a 125-night sleep trial and a one-year warranty. The pillow ships free to addresses in the contiguous U.S.

The Manta Sleep Travel Pillow boasts an ingenious design that offers multiple position options. Building on the traditional U shape, the pillow consists of two thick cushions tied together with string at the front and separated by a small bridge at the back. You can untie the string and place the pillow over your shoulders for a traditional feel, flip the pillow around and rest your chin on the bridge, or tie the cushions together for 360-degree support. The pillow is particularly useful for people who tend to nod or tilt their heads while sleeping on planes or in automobiles.

The pillow is inflatable – two deep breaths should completely fill the interior chamber. With no air in the chamber, the pillow is very compact and should fit easily into your luggage. The cover is a plush microfleece fabric that is gentle on your skin, so harsh rubbing won’t be an issue while you sleep. One side features a zippered pocket for storing headphones, earplugs, or even a cell phone.

An affordable sticker price and reasonable shipping rates make the Manta Sleep Travel Pillow a good option for shoppers with limited budgets. Your purchase comes with a sleep trial that allows you to test out the pillow for up to 60 days. The pillow is also backed by a 6-month warranty against structural defects.

For most side sleepers, the ideal pillow offers a high loft to fill the space between their head and downward-facing shoulder. Pillow Cube’s Travel Cube features 5 inches of solid memory foam that feels exceptionally plush and adaptive. Side sleepers receive the cushioning they need to ensure even alignment and less pressure in the neck and shoulders. The design is also highly moldable and compressible for easy packing.

A cover made of knit polyester encases the foam. You may remove and machine-wash the cover whenever it needs to be cleaned, making the pillow easy to keep hygienic. The cover is fairly breathable and the foam is engineered to resist heat buildup, so the Travel Cube should sleep cooler than most competing all-foam models. Each purchase includes a travel bag with external buckles, so you can clip the pillow to a backpack or suitcase if you’re short on space inside your luggage.

The Travel Cube carries an approachable sticker price, and Pillow Cube offers reasonable delivery rates for U.S. orders. Your purchase comes with a sleep trial spanning 60 nights in length. If you decide to return the pillow during this time frame, you’ll receive a full refund minus a $15 shipping fee.

The innovative Hest Pillow is engineered for outdoor use. The reversible construction consists of an outer shell made of tough nylon twill with polyurethane backing that resists stains, cuts, and general wear and tear. Unzip the shell and turn the design inside out to access the pillow, which contains a blend of shredded memory foam and polyester fibers. Secure the zipper and the pillow takes full shape, offering 8 inches of luxurious cushioning wherever you rest your head.

Since the pillow is quite lightweight – 2.2 pounds in all – and compact when the shell is on the outside, making it the perfect accessory for car camping or long road trips. You can also adjust the loft by adding or removing the fill to avoid neck and shoulder aches when sleeping on uneven terrain. The cover is machine-washable, so you’ll be able to clean the pillow between treks.

The pillow is quite reasonably priced considering how practical and innovative it is. Shipping rates are also low for all customers in the U.S. Your order comes with a trial period that spans 100 nights in length, and Hest will accept returns even if the pillow has been used.