Compact and travel strollers
Light, quick-folding strollers for small trunks, public transit, and flights.
Compact & travel- 75models tracked
- $119 to $800price range
- 3 lb–22 lbbasket limit
Compact and travel strollers by budget
The 68 compact and travel strollers with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.
- Bēbee V2Bombi$199
- Bēbee V3Bombi$225
- JuniperBritax$219.99
- ClutchDelta Children$139.99
- Icon Ultra Compact StrollerDelta Children$169.99
- Insta Auto FoldDream On Me$169.99
- RioGlideDream On Me$119.99
- Hummingbird Carbon Fiber StrollerEvenflo$229.99
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- Ready2JetGraco$189.99
- 3Dquickclose CS+Ingenuity$119.99
- 3DTravelmate ProIngenuity$199.99
- Altitude CompactJeep$139.99
- nutmegJoie$239.99
- KooperJoovy$229.99
- ZipFold PocketMAMAZING$229.99
- Lithe V1Mompush$179.99
- Lithe V2Mompush$179.99
- NexisMompush$199.99
- SparrowMunchkin$219.99
- gophil&teds$159.99
- Easy-Fold Compact StrollerSafety 1st$129.99
- FoldtasticSafety 1st$199.99
- HopLiteBabbleRoo$259
- City Tour 2Baby Jogger$299.99
- Juniper+Britax$249.99
- Compact+Colugo$299
- LibelleCybex$349.95
- Gold OttoEvenflo$249.99
- Otto+Evenflo$349.99
- Caraway WhirlJoie$319.99
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- Dashi GoJoie$299.99
- pistachio whirlJoie$279.99
- Kooper RSJoovy$349.99
- Ultra Air Carbon FiberMAMAZING$269.99
- ClickGoMomcozy$299.99
- TuckGoMomcozy$249.99
- TuckGo CarbonMomcozy$299.99
- VeloMompush$299.99
- nanoMountain Buggy$349.99
- nano urbanMountain Buggy$389.99
- TRVLNuna$350
- VoloPeg Perego$349.99
- EveryZoe$379
- Tour v3Zoe$299
- TravelerZoe$279
All 75 compact and travel strollers
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Compact and travel strollers by the numbers
The 75 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.
- Basket limit3 lb to 22 lb; the middle half 10 lb to 15 lb (43 of 75 publish it)
- Weight9 lb to 23.8 lb; the middle half 13.9 lb to 17.1 lb (69 of 75 publish it)
- Folded size0.7 cu ft to 5.9 cu ft; the middle half 1.8 cu ft to 3.4 cu ft (53 of 75 publish it)
- Child weight limit33 lb to 60 lb; the middle half 50 lb to 55 lb (65 of 75 publish it)
- Price$119.99 to $800; the middle half $225 to $399.99 (68 of 75 publish it)
How common each feature is
- One-hand fold58 of 59 that list it
- Carry strap or handle29 of 32 that list it
- Fits airline overhead bin35 of 39 that list it
- Travel bag included24 of 31 that list it
- Seat faces you or the world4 of 12 that list it
Use from birth: how each one does it
Of 75 compact and travel strollers, 63 say whether they work from birth. 26 take a newborn lying flat, in a bassinet or a flat seat; 24 only with an infant car seat; 13 start later. 12 don't say.
| From birth | Models | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Yes, with bassinet (sold separately) | 6 | Shine, Spring 2, YOYO⁵, YOYO³, Coya and 1 more |
| Yes, seat lies flat | 20 | Clic, Butterfly 2 Plus, Miro, Travel Stroller, Nexis and 15 more |
| With an infant car seat | 24 | Orfeo, City Tour 2, Gold Otto, Jetsetter, Presto and 19 more |
| No, from about 6 months | 13 | Traveler, 3Dquickclose CS+, Altitude Compact, Ultra Air Carbon Fiber, Juno and 8 more |
Which infant car seats fit these compact and travel strollers
14 of 75 compact and travel strollers are named with at least one infant seat on Cribpicks, by the stroller maker, the seat maker, or an adapter's fit list.
| Stroller | Nuna | Maxi-Cosi | Clek | Cybex | Joie | Evenflo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly 2 | Adapter | Adapter | Adapter | Adapter | ||
| Butterfly 2 Plus | Adapter | Adapter | Adapter | Adapter | ||
| Miro | Adapter | Adapter | Adapter | Adapter | ||
| Nia | Adapter | Adapter | Adapter | Adapter | ||
| Travel Stroller | Adapter | Adapter | Adapter | Adapter | ||
| Clic | Direct | Direct | ||||
| Minu V3 | Adapter | Adapter | ||||
| Velo | Adapter | Adapter | ||||
| Dashi Go | Named | |||||
| Gold Otto | Direct | |||||
| nutmeg | Named | |||||
| Otto+ | Named | |||||
| 3Dquickclose CS+ | ||||||
| M+ City |
Direct: a maker says no adapter. Adapter: a maker says it needs one, or an adapter lists both. Named: listed with no adapter detail. Blank: not named on any fit list we hold.
Folded sizes against a 22 × 14 × 9 in carry-on
American, Delta, Alaska and JetBlue list 22 × 14 × 9 in for a carry-on. Of 53 compact and travel strollers with a listed fold, 4 are within it on every side.
| Stroller | Folded (as listed) | Weight | Sides over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pockit Air All-Terrain | 7.1 × 11.8 × 13.8 in | 10.3 lb | None |
| Sparrow | 15 × 14 × 6.25 in | 12.8 lb | None |
| Pockit+ All-Terrain | 7.9 × 13.4 × 16.5 in | 12.3 lb | None |
| Libelle | 12.6 × 7.8 × 18.9 in | 13.7 lb | None |
| Hummingbird Carbon Fiber Stroller | 13 × 12.75 × 19.5 in | 9 lb | 12.75 vs 9 in |
| Clutch | 15 × 5.9 × 19.7 in | 12 lb | 15 vs 14 in |
| Nexis | 19.88 × 18.11 × 7.87 in | 13.89 lb | 18.11 vs 14 in |
| TuckGo | 20 × 17 × 8 in | 14.4 lb | 17 vs 14 in |
| Velo | 17.13 × 8.27 × 20.08 in | 16.98 lb | 17.13 vs 14 in |
| YOYO³ | 20.5 × 7.1 × 17.3 in | 14.8 lb | 17.3 vs 14 in |
| Orfeo | 20.7 × 20.5 × 6.1 in | 13.9 lb | 20.5 vs 14 in |
| Clic | 21 × 18 × 9 in | 13.9 lb | 18 vs 14 in |
| Dashi Go | 9 × 17 × 21 in | 16 lb | 17 vs 14 in |
| Dot | 8.4 × 16.9 × 21 in | 12.2 lb | 16.9 vs 14 in |
| Coya | 21.1 × 17.1 × 8.7 in | 14.6 lb | 17.1 vs 14 in |
| City Tour 2 | 21.6 × 17.5 × 6.8 in | 14.3 lb | 17.5 vs 14 in |
| Spring 2 | 19.5 × 17.7 × 15.3 in | 23.8 lb | 17.7 vs 14 in, 15.3 vs 9 in |
| Volo | 9.75 × 17.5 × 19.75 in | 12 lb | 17.5 vs 14 in, 9.75 vs 9 in |
| VIAA Cabn | 20.5 × 16.5 × 9.5 in | 16.3 lb | 16.5 vs 14 in, 9.5 vs 9 in |
| Aer² | 20.9 × 17.3 × 9.2 in | 14.3 lb | 17.3 vs 14 in, 9.2 vs 9 in |
| Miro | 10 × 18 × 21 in | 19 lb | 18 vs 14 in, 10 vs 9 in |
| nano urban | 20 × 21 × 12 in | 20 vs 14 in, 12 vs 9 in | |
| Gold Otto | 21.25 × 21.13 × 13.63 in | 18 lb | 21.13 vs 14 in, 13.63 vs 9 in |
| Travel Stroller | 10 × 18 × 21.5 in | 17.7 lb | 18 vs 14 in, 10 vs 9 in |
| Nia | 9.5 × 17.5 × 21.5 in | 15.7 lb | 17.5 vs 14 in, 9.5 vs 9 in |
| Minu V3 | 10 × 18 × 21.5 in | 16.7 lb | 18 vs 14 in, 10 vs 9 in |
| Butterfly 2 Plus | 9.6 × 17.6 × 21.8 in | 16.7 lb | 17.6 vs 14 in, 9.6 vs 9 in |
| Metro3 | 22 × 17.3 × 9.1 in | 17.1 lb | 17.3 vs 14 in, 9.1 vs 9 in |
| Ultra Air Carbon Fiber | 19.3 × 11 × 22 in | 11.6 lb | 19.3 vs 14 in, 11 vs 9 in |
| Insta Auto Fold | 21 × 10.5 × 22 in | 17.5 lb | 21 vs 14 in, 10.5 vs 9 in |
| Quid 2 | 7.5 × 18.3 × 22.8 in | 14.1 lb | 22.8 vs 22 in, 18.3 vs 14 in |
| Quid 3 | 15.5 × 7.5 × 23 in | 14 lb | 23 vs 22 in, 15.5 vs 14 in |
| Presto | 14.4 × 19.5 × 22.3 in | 16.5 lb | 22.3 vs 22 in, 19.5 vs 14 in, 14.4 vs 9 in |
| Beezy | 10.4 × 17.1 × 23 in | 18.1 lb | 23 vs 22 in, 17.1 vs 14 in, 10.4 vs 9 in |
| pistachio whirl | 13 × 19 × 23 in | 17.2 lb | 23 vs 22 in, 19 vs 14 in, 13 vs 9 in |
| Every | 12 × 18.5 × 23.5 in | 18.1 lb | 23.5 vs 22 in, 18.5 vs 14 in, 12 vs 9 in |
| Icon Ultra Compact Stroller | 10.9 × 16.5 × 23.6 in | 15.6 lb | 23.6 vs 22 in, 16.5 vs 14 in, 10.9 vs 9 in |
| TRVL | 24 × 20.25 × 11 in | 13.6 lb | 24 vs 22 in, 20.25 vs 14 in, 11 vs 9 in |
| Otto+ | 24 × 21.13 × 13.63 in | 16.6 lb | 24 vs 22 in, 21.13 vs 14 in, 13.63 vs 9 in |
| TRVL 360 | 26 × 19 × 12 in | 19 lb | 26 vs 22 in, 19 vs 14 in, 12 vs 9 in |
| Juniper+ | 10.25 × 20.88 × 26.5 in | 16.1 lb | 26.5 vs 22 in, 20.88 vs 14 in, 10.25 vs 9 in |
| Juniper | 10.25 × 20.88 × 26.5 in | 14.9 lb | 26.5 vs 22 in, 20.88 vs 14 in, 10.25 vs 9 in |
| Tour v3 | 26.75 × 21.75 × 10 in | 14.5 lb | 26.75 vs 22 in, 21.75 vs 14 in, 10 vs 9 in |
| TRVL lx | 14.25 × 21 × 27 in | 14.6 lb | 27 vs 22 in, 21 vs 14 in, 14.25 vs 9 in |
| Shine | 13.8 × 20.5 × 27.2 in | 21.6 lb | 27.2 vs 22 in, 20.5 vs 14 in, 13.8 vs 9 in |
| Eezy S Twist+ 2 | 27.6 × 17.9 × 12.6 in | 19.4 lb | 27.6 vs 22 in, 17.9 vs 14 in, 12.6 vs 9 in |
| Kooper RS | 29.1 × 20.7 × 12.2 in | 19 lb | 29.1 vs 22 in, 20.7 vs 14 in, 12.2 vs 9 in |
| Kooper | 29.3 × 21 × 12.5 in | 16 lb | 29.3 vs 22 in, 21 vs 14 in, 12.5 vs 9 in |
| Altitude Compact | 12.5 × 19.38 × 30 in | 15.7 lb | 30 vs 22 in, 19.38 vs 14 in, 12.5 vs 9 in |
| nutmeg | 12 × 19.5 × 30.5 in | 16.25 lb | 30.5 vs 22 in, 19.5 vs 14 in, 12 vs 9 in |
| Ready2Jet | 11.06 × 20.5 × 30.98 in | 13.2 lb | 30.98 vs 22 in, 20.5 vs 14 in, 11.06 vs 9 in |
| Caraway Whirl | 16 × 20.5 × 31 in | 21.6 lb | 31 vs 22 in, 20.5 vs 14 in, 16 vs 9 in |
| Juno | 9.5 × 21.25 × 32 in | 17 lb | 32 vs 22 in, 21.25 vs 14 in, 9.5 vs 9 in |
Longest side checked against 22 in, middle against 14 in, shortest against 9 in. Sizes as the airlines publish them.
Shortlist: 4 models, each highest or lowest on one spec
Ranked on the maker's published numbers only. Not a safety or quality rating.
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Highest basket limit
MAMAZINGUltra Air Carbon Fiber
22 lb
Highest basket limit: the MAMAZING Ultra Air Carbon Fiber at 22 lb, per MAMAZING.
- Weight
- 11.6 lb
- Folded size
- 2.7 cu ft
- Child weight limit
- 50 lb
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Lightest
EvenfloHummingbird Carbon Fiber Stroller
9 lb
Lightest: the Evenflo Hummingbird Carbon Fiber Stroller at 9 lb, per Evenflo.
- Basket limit
- 10 lb
- Folded size
- 1.9 cu ft
- Child weight limit
- 55 lb
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Smallest fold
gbPockit Air All-Terrain
0.7 cu ft
Smallest fold: the gb Pockit Air All-Terrain at 0.7 cu ft, per gb.
- Weight
- 10.3 lb
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Highest weight limit
ZoeTour v3
60 lb
Highest weight limit: the Zoe Tour v3 at 60 lb, per Zoe.
- Basket limit
- 10 lb
- Weight
- 14.5 lb
- Folded size
- 3.4 cu ft
Basket limit vs price
Each dot is one of the 37 compact and travel strollers with both specs published; further right is more basket capacity, lower is cheaper. Numbered dots are the shortlist.
- 1MAMAZING Ultra Air Carbon FiberHighest basket limit
- 2Evenflo Hummingbird Carbon Fiber StrollerLightest
- 3gb Pockit Air All-TerrainSmallest fold · not on the chart: no published list price
- 4Zoe Tour v3Highest weight limit
All 37 on the chart, cheapest first
- Ingenuity 3Dquickclose CS+10 lb · $119.99
- Safety 1st Easy-Fold Compact Stroller10 lb · $129.99
- Mompush Lithe V24.4 lb · $179.99
- Mompush Lithe V14.4 lb · $179.99
- Mompush Nexis13.2 lb · $199.99
- Safety 1st Foldtastic10 lb · $199.99
- Britax Juniper10 lb · $219.99
- Bombi Bēbee V315 lb · $225
- Evenflo Hummingbird Carbon Fiber Stroller10 lb · $229.99
- Joovy Kooper15 lb · $229.99
- Britax Juniper+10 lb · $249.99
- Momcozy TuckGo6.6 lb · $249.99
- MAMAZING Ultra Air Carbon Fiber22 lb · $269.99
- Zoe Traveler10 lb · $279
- Colugo Compact+10 lb · $299
- Zoe Tour v310 lb · $299
- Baby Jogger City Tour 215 lb · $299.99
- Mompush Velo13.2 lb · $299.99
- Momcozy TuckGo Carbon6.6 lb · $299.99
- Cybex Libelle11 lb · $349.95
- Evenflo Otto+10 lb · $349.99
- Joovy Kooper RS15 lb · $349.99
- Nuna TRVL10 lb · $350
- Zoe Every22 lb · $379
- Mountain Buggy nano urban11 lb · $389.99
- Inglesina Quid 322 lb · $399
- Joolz Dot11 lb · $399
- Bellini Juno3 lb · $479.99
- UPPAbaby Minu V320 lb · $499.99
- Mima Miro11 lb · $549.99
- Silver Cross Nia22 lb · $549.99
- Nuna VIAA Cabn22 lb · $550
- Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus17.6 lb · $579
- Joolz Aer²17.6 lb · $579
- Nuna TRVL lx10 lb · $600
- Cybex Coya11 lb · $699.95
- Nuna TRVL 36022 lb · $800
Too close to label: a Colugo Compact+b Cybex Libelle
What to look for in compact and travel strollers
The range across every stroller here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.
Basket limit
The most weight the maker says the storage basket holds.
Typical: 10 lb to 15 lb. 43 of 75 list it. Highest basket limit: Ultra Air Carbon Fiber.
Weight
You feel this every time you lift it into a trunk, up stairs, or onto a bus.
Typical: 13.9 lb to 17.1 lb. 69 of 75 list it. Lightest: Hummingbird Carbon Fiber Stroller.
Folded size
Decides whether it fits your trunk or closet with room left over.
Typical: 1.8 cu ft to 3.4 cu ft. 53 of 75 list it. Smallest fold: Pockit Air All-Terrain.
Child weight limit
The heaviest child the maker rates the seat for.
Typical: 50 lb to 55 lb. 65 of 75 list it. Highest weight limit: Tour v3.
Questions about compact and travel strollers
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
What is the lightest travel stroller?
The Evenflo Hummingbird Carbon Fiber Stroller at 9 lb, of the 75 we track.
Which travel stroller folds the smallest?
The gb Pockit Air All-Terrain folds to about 0.7 cubic feet (7.1 × 11.8 × 13.8 in).
What is the most affordable travel stroller?
The Ingenuity 3Dquickclose CS+ has the lowest list price at $119.99.
Which travel stroller can be used from birth?
Thule Shine, Silver Cross Clic, Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus, Mima Miro, Mockingbird Travel Stroller, Mompush Nexis, and 20 more. Some need a bassinet sold separately; each stroller page says which.
Which travel stroller has the highest weight limit?
The Zoe Tour v3 holds a child up to 60 lb.
Which travel stroller fit in an airplane overhead bin?
Cybex Orfeo, Silver Cross Clic, Zoe Traveler, Inglesina Quid 2, MAMAZING Ultra Air Carbon Fiber, Bellini Juno. Check your airline's size limits before you fly.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
Most-compared pairs
Side-by-side specs for the closest rivals in this category.
- vsBugaboo Butterfly 2 vs Thule ShineWeight 16 lb vs 21.6 lb
- vsBugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus vs Thule ShineBasket limit 17.6 lb vs 22 lb
- vsCybex Orfeo vs Inglesina Quid 2Weight 13.9 lb vs 14.1 lb
- vsCybex Orfeo vs Graco JetsetterBasket limit 11 lb vs 10 lb
- vsInglesina Quid 3 vs Silver Cross ClicWeight 14 lb vs 13.9 lb
- vsJoolz Dot vs Silver Cross ClicWeight 12.2 lb vs 13.9 lb
- vsErgobaby Metro3 vs Mockingbird Travel StrollerWeight 17.1 lb vs 17.7 lb
- vsErgobaby Metro3 vs Maxi-Cosi Oxford CabinWeight 17.1 lb vs 16 lb
- vsMAMAZING Ultra Air Carbon Fiber vs Zoe TravelerBasket limit 22 lb vs 10 lb
- vsBabbleRoo HopLite vs Zoe TravelerWeight 12.3 lb vs 13 lb
- vsBaby Jogger City Tour 2 vs Zoe Tour v3Basket limit 15 lb vs 10 lb
- vsBaby Jogger City Tour 2 vs Momcozy TuckGo CarbonBasket limit 15 lb vs 6.6 lb
Not quite right? Other types
Full-sizeBig baskets and room to grow. Many work from birth with a bassinet, and some convert to doubles.127 models$229 to $1,69918.4 lb to 42.5 lb
Mid-sizeLighter than a full-size, roomier than a travel stroller. A good fit for one stroller that does most things.28 models$144 to $1,34910 lb to 33 lb
Budget & umbrellaSimple, affordable strollers for errands, a second car, or the grandparents.36 models$22 to $2497.4 lb to 17.2 lb
Jogging & all-terrainAir tires, suspension, and a locking front wheel for running, trails, and rough sidewalks.34 models$134 to $89920.5 lb to 35.3 lb
DoubleSide-by-side and tandem strollers for twins and siblings close in age.75 models$79 to $2,41920 in to 33 in
WagonsRoom for two or more kids plus gear. Heavier than a stroller.95 models$99 to $1,99924.5 lb to 70 lb
SpecialtyAdaptive strollers for children with extra support needs, and ultralight options.2 models$1,249.99
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