Dollar Tree Shoppers Share 18 Must-Grab Travel Items for $1.25 — Best Life (2024)

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It doesn't matter if you're gassing up your car for a road trip or booking flights; summer travel isn't cheap. On top of transportation, you'll have to shell out for accommodations, dining, and activities. And you'll probably need to stock up on toiletries and suncare items—but at least with this last expense, we've got a great budget hack to save you money. Shoppers recently took to social media to share the "must-grab" travel items they found at Dollar Tree for just $1.25. Read on for their best finds, from after-sun products to travel-size Dove lotion.

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"I'm going on vacation. I'm at the Dollar Tree. These are my must-grabs for traveling," said shopper Melissa Houser in a recent TikTok video.

First up on her list are these "great" $1.25 disposable razors. "You can just toss 'em when you're done," she notes.

On her own Dollar Tree trip, shopper @kimnuzzolo found these adorable travel makeup brush sets. She showed how the case opens up to reveal a mirror, along with a large brush and two smaller ones.

"They have tons of travel-size deodorant," shared Houser, holding up a Dove brand stick. (Speed Stick versions were visible in the background, too.) She also found travel-size Dove spray deodorants for men and women.

If you want to keep those liquids under three ounces, these travel-size lotions from Dove and Nivea are perfect. Plus, the one Dove lotion that Houser found does double duty for face and body.

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It won't work in your carry-on bag (it's five ounces), but if you're checking bags or taking a road trip, you may want to pick up Dollar Tree's reviving aloe mist that's "perfect for when you get too much sun," as Houser said.

Or, you can opt for the soothing after-sun towelettes. They come in a pack of 30 and contain aloe vera and vitamin E.

Going camping? Be sure to grab some of these mosquito-repellent bands that shopper @foreverena got at Dollar Tree.

Consider this handy little set your vacation workhorse. "I grab one of these every time; it has everything you need all in one container," shared Houser. This includes cotton swabs, cotton balls, and cotton pads.

Shoppers have been raving about these little first aid kits from Dollar Tree, which are a Welly dupe. (The brand name kits sell for about $25 on Amazon.)

And TikToker @nessas__corner recently included them in her travel haul from the store.

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When you need to freshen up your breath on the go, travel-size mouthwashes are a lifesaver. Houser found them at Dollar Tree from the brand Scope.

But even more convenient are these Crest and Scope water-free minibrushes that @nessas__corner picked up. It's a toothbrush with built-in breath gel, a tongue scraper, and a toothpick.

Speaking of fresh breath, these battery-powered toothbrushes are travel-size and just $1.25. "They even have the cover on them," noted Houser.

"You can't even beat their travel-sized toothbrushes," said Houser. For $1.25, the pack comes with three different colored toothbrushes (very important when traveling as a family!) and corresponding travel cases.

She also found travel-size toothpaste from Crest in whitening, gum protection, and kids versions.

"They even have name-brand shampoos and conditioners," shared Houser while holding up a travel-size Pantene bottle.

Let's not forget about face wash for our travel toiletry bags. Dollar Tree has them, and Houser even grabbed a charcoal cleanser from Bioré.

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Prefer to pack your own haircare and body care products rather than buy the minis? Dollar Tree has you covered here, too.

"These little containers with the pump are great for, like, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, moisturizer," said Houser. In a separate video, she came across a two-pack of travel-size spray bottles.

Another option to pack your own liquids is this cute four-bottle set, which has gone viral on social media. TikToker @marewood recently reviewed it and loved how the four different bottles snap together in one convenient tube. "Super easy to travel with," she said.

Houser loves these compact day-of-the-week pill organizers for her vitamins, but they're also convenient for bringing medications on vacation.

Houser said she likes to get travel-size medicines, especially when traveling out of the country. She showed a display at Dollar Tree with Extra-Strength Tylenol, Tylenol PM, Advil PM, Alka Seltzer, and more.

You can never have too many hand sanitizers when traveling, and Dollar Tree is selling the minis in two-packs, including a nice, lavender-scented variety. Houser's Dollar Tree also had clip-on sanitizers, which work well on purses or backpacks.