The 16 Best Travel Mugs to Keep Drinks Hot or Cold on the Move

Travel mugs deserve due diligence. You might be tempted to grab whatever mug you see on sale, only to realize later that it leaks or has terrible thermal properties.

Good travel mugs are simple to use, leakproof, durable and stylish. The best ones also fit easily in a cupholder (with some exceptions) and keep your coffee hot or cold for hours on end. These picks do all that and more.

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Best Overall Travel Mug

Hydro Flask

Hydro Flask Wide Mouth Flex Sip Lid Travel Mug

Pros

• Fits in standard cupholder
• Dishwasher-safe
• Large variety of color options
• Lifetime warranty

Cons

• No extra bells or whistles

• $25 at Amazon
  $35 (29% off)

Hydro Flask’s double-wall, vacuum-insulated, stainless steel water bottles are known to keep beverages cold or hot all day long, and the same goes for its coffee mugs.

The Wide Mouth Mug keeps cold drinks chilled for a whopping 24 hours, and hot drinks hot for 12 hours. The variety of colors and sizes Hydro Flask offers is wide, the flexible carry handle is comfortable to grip and makes it easy to strap to any pack and the lifetime warranty is sweet.

Best Upgrade Travel Mug

Yeti

YETI Rambler 20 Ounce Tumbler

Pros

• Sturdy design
• Dishwashe-safe

Cons

• No handle

• $35 at Amazon

Yeti is pretty firmly ensconced as the cooler king. No big surprise then that the company makes some pretty damn good mugs, as well.

This double-wall vacuum-insulated option keeps your beverage as hot or cold as you like while also looking good and standing up to the elements. The no-muss Magslider lid makes it even more travel friendly.

Best Budget Travel Mug

RTIC

RTIC Travel Coffee Mug

Pros

• Top-tier insulation
• Comes in multiple sizes

Cons

• Hand-wash only

• $23 at Amazon

Rtic makes top-of-the-line coolers, so it’s understandable the brand also crushes the hot beverage game — with style to spare.

Double-wall vacuum insulation keeps each sip toasty, and the 16-ounce capacity ensures there will be plenty such sips.

Brand to Watch

SMMT Outdoor

SMMT Outdoor Serpa Tumbler

Pros

• Easy to clean

Cons

• Doesn't fit cupholders

• $42 at SMMT Outdoor

Created by former Nike execs and located in Park City, Utah, SMMT Outdoor specializes in elevating outdoor gear, and its Serpa Tumbler is no exception.

The leak-proof lid separates into two components — the durable plastic sipping lid and a magnetic base, which doubles as a coaster when sipping lid-free.

The Serpa can hold 16 ounces, and it is shorter and stouter than other insulated mugs. It doesn’t fit in car cupholders (which is a shame) but it’s chic design and ability to keep drinks at their optimal temperatures will probably inspire you to have it in-hand, anyway.

Best Large Travel Mug

Stanley

Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler

Pros

• Large handle makes carrying easy
• Compatible with all cup holders

Cons

• Heavy when full

• $45 at Amazon

Thanks to TikTok, Stanley’s humble Quencher has gone from standard issue to red-hot over the last couple years. If you’re seeing one in practically everyone’s hand, it’s not just the effect of social media: the bottle is that good.

The 40-ounce capacity with cup holder compatibility is spill-proof, easy to drink out of thanks to its reusable straw and easy to grip thanks to its extra-large handle. It’s easy to clean since it’s dishwasher safe, and it comes in a variety of colors.

And, yes, it keeps your drinks at just the temp you want — four hours for warm drinks, and 11 hours for cold beverages.

Innovative Lid Design

Miir

Miir 360 Traveler

Pros

• Sleek and sophisticated design
• Pricey per ounce

Cons

• Only available in smaller sizes

• $28 at Miir

If you’re constantly on-the-go, sometimes it can be a pain to take the time to sip out of one tiny little opening in your travel mug lid. You want options! And Miir offers them with its 360 Traveler.

The unique pop-up design of the lid allows for sipping anywhere around the rim — no thinking required. It’s spill proof, sleek and easy to use.

The lid can be a little annoying to clean, but that’s not anything new in the world of insulated mugs and bottles.

Most Versatile Design

CamelBak

CamelBak MultiBev Water Bottle & Travel Cup

Pros

• Easy to share beverages
• Can also store dry goods

Cons

• Too tall for daily use

• $40 at Amazon
  $52 (23% off)

If you’re looking for a travel mug that can do more — and are willing to shell out for it — CamelBak’s Red Dot Design Award-winning innovation is your play.

The insulated 22-ounce bottle features a removable, lidded 16-once cup you can use to reduce waste at a coffee shop, stash snacks and even use to share some of your precious rocket fuel with a friend, if you’re feeling generous.

Best Travel Mug for Long Journeys

Ember

Ember Travel Mug 2

Pros

• Keeps drinks at a specific temperature for three hours

Cons

• Not for cold drinks
• Requires setup

• $120 at Amazon

If you’re the type to let your coffee or tea go cold, just to microwave it and let it go cold again, then the Ember 2 should be on your radar.

Yes, other insulated mugs and bottles can keep your favorite drink semi-hot for up to six hours. But Ember’s keeps your coffee, tea or other hot beverage at the same exact temperature for three hours.

Classic Travel Mug

Ello

Ello Campy Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Mug

Pros

• Comfortable handle

Cons

• White lid stains easily

• $18 at Amazon

If you love to get outdoors, this backcountry-inspired travel mug looks just like the ceramic mugs that used to be everyone’s go-to for camping.

The sliding leak-proof lid keeps things hot and secure for up to five hours. We recommend pairing this mug with some easy-to-make camp coffee like Kuju’s pour-over grounds or Alpine Start’s instant coffee.

Best Travel Tumbler

CamelBak

CamelBak Horizon 10 Ounce Rocks Tumbler

Pros

• Fits easily in your hand or pack
• Non-slip silicone base

Cons

• Won't hold a standard 12-ounce can of beer

• $16 at Amazon
  $19 (16% off)

Camelbak’s small-but-mighty 10 ounce tumbler is perfect for keeping drinks — alcoholic or not — chilled and ready for sipping at a moment’s notice.

The double-walled insulated stainless steel is powder-coated for a sweat-free finish: use this for your afternoon cocktail this weekend, and you won’t get those annoying drops rolling off every time you raise your glass to take a refreshing sip.

CamelBak’s non-slip silicone pad on the base keeps things upright and steady, and its tumbler-style lid slides open into three different positions, so you can find the flow that works for you.

Best Travel Mug for Bike Rides

Velo

Velo Canteen

Pros

• Fits standard bottle cages

Cons

• Only holds 13.5 ounces

• $45 at Velo

For the cyclist that enjoys a quality brew but doesn’t want to pour it into plastic — or simply refined riders that want a beautiful, functional bottle to complement their kit — it doesn’t get much better than Velo’s Stainless Steel Canteen.

It fits in a standard cage, works on and off the bike and double-walled stainless steel keeps warm drinks warm for hours on end.

Best Snap-Lid Design

Zojirushi

Zojirushi Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Mug

Pros

• Comes in two-dozen colorways
• Multiple sizes available

Cons

• Cold retention is short

• $26 at Amazon

Offered in two-dozen attractive hues, Zojirushi mugs are renowned for their quality. This one keeps beverages hot for up to six hours, and there’s a five-year warranty on the heat retention, so you’re essentially getting five years of steaming java in one purchase.

Best Travel Mug for Iced Coffee

Kleen Kanteen

Klean Kanteen Insulated TKWide 16 oz Travel Mug

Pros

• Some of the best thermal retention on the market
• Easy to clean

Cons

• Appearance is pretty plain

• $33 at Amazon

This vacuum-insulated bottle gives you loads of liquid refreshment options. But simply using the included leak-proof Café Cap and carrying handle, you can tote hot coffee for an impressive 14 hours — or iced coffee for a mind-blowing 47.

An Aesthetically Pleasing Design

S’well

Swell Teakwood Traveler

Pros

• Triple-layer vacuum insulation
• Comes in three sizes

Cons

• Not real wood

• $40.00 at swell.com

The 16-ounce version of this distinctive-looking option will keep your coffee steaming for a a generous 12 hours thanks to stainless steel and triple-walled insulation.

If the wood finish isn’t your style, there are several other colors and patterns to peruse.

An Old-School Design

Stanley

Stanley Classic Trigger-Action Travel Mug

Pros

• Lid can open with one hand
• Classic stylng

Cons

• May be too old-school for some

• $25 at Dick's Sporting Goods

Stanley’s been at it for more than a century, with consistent quality you can trust.

This mug combines timeless good looks with reliable 18/8 Stainless Steel and double-wall vacuum insulation to ensure hours of toasty joe.

It’s easy to drink while driving, too, thanks to the push-button lid you can trigger with your thumb.

Best Travel Mug for Tea

Thermos

Thermos Stainless King Vacuum-Insulated Travel Tumbler

Pros

• Has thousands of positive reviews
• Built-in tea hook

Cons

• Not the most durable design

• $22 at Amazon
  $28 (21% off)

This fan-favorite has over 8,000 Amazon ratings and a 4.6-star average. The vacuum insulation will keep coffee or tea hot for up to five hours, while the built-in tea hook handily suspends tea bags and most loose leaf infusers.

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