11 Best Cheap Travel Strollers (Updated for 2023)

With an extra large storage basket plus a side pocket and a cup holder, you’ll be able to carry everything you need using this compact travel stroller. The Summer 3Dlite Convenience stroller is a budget stroller for travel that weighs only 13 pounds, has an umbrella style fold and a carry strap. While you won’t be able to store it in the overhead bin, you can bring it right to the gate of the airplane and easily fold it up.

With 4 recline positions to nearly flat, you’ll have no trouble getting your baby to sleep on vacation. This stroller is recommended for babies 6 months+ and up to 50lbs.

For a slightly higher price and at one pound heavier, you can get the Summer 3Dlite+ that has premium fabric, one hand multi-position recline, an oversized canopy, and a cell phone holder.

• Recline – 4 position recline to nearly flat

• Storage – Extra Large storage basket
• Wheels – Anti-shock front wheels
• Sun Protection – Adjustable and removable canopy with sun visor
• Height Adjustable Handles – No
• Size/Weight – 13 lbs
• Max Weight Capacity – 50 lbs
• Easy Fold – 3 step umbrella style fold
• Compatible with Infant Car Seat – No

For the most budget conscious, Pamo Babe is a basic umbrella style travel stroller that’s easy to travel with. For the most affordable travel stroller on this list, the Pamo Babe umbrella stroller is well rated, has a decent canopy and recline.

It has has a parent organizer on the back. Our biggest complaint is that this stroller is only good up to a maximum weight of 33 lbs, so if you have a large toddler you might want to consider one of the other options (like the Summer 3Dmini which has a comparably low price).

• Recline – Yes
• Storage – Under seat storage basket
• Wheels – Dual front and back wheels
• Sun Protection – Extendable canopy
• Height Adjustable Handles – No
• Size/Weight – 15.7 lbs
• Max Weight Capacity – 33 lbs
• Easy Fold – Umbrella fold
• Compatible with Infant Car Seat – No

The Jeep PowerGlyde Plus stroller by Delta Children has an umbrella style fold and is easy to travel with. Not a feature we see often, the 43" long handles will be comfortable for even tall parents. While it's not the most affordable on the list, it is a durable and well made stroller that your little one (and you) will find comfortable.

This travel stroller meets Disney size requirements and plenty of space in the basket to store what you need. It's recommended for babies 6 months+ and up to 50 lbs.

• Recline – 4 recline positions
• Storage – Large storage basket
• Wheels – Dual front and back wheels
• Sun Protection – Extendable with sun visor
• Height Adjustable Handles – Has extra long foam handles
• Size/Weight – 13.7 lbs
• Max Weight Capacity – 50 lbs
• Easy Fold – Umbrella fold
• Compatible with Infant Car Seat – No

With thousands of reviews, the Kolcraft Cloud Plus is a very popular compact baby travel stroller. The price point is great for anyone looking for a stroller under $100 for travel. It’s lightweight at only 11.8 pounds with a decent canopy and plenty of space to store all your baby travel essentials.

Available in red and slate grey plus it’s Disney size approved! What we really like is that the Kolcraft compact stroller includes a parent and child tray, both with cup holders.

This affordable travel stroller should be used from around 6 months when your baby can sit up unassisted

• Recline – Yes but not flat
• Storage – Large storage basket
• Wheels – Front suspension
• Sun Protection – Three tier canopy with peek-a-boo window
• Height Adjustable Handles – No
• Size/Weight –11.8 lbs / folds to 18 in x 12 in x 34 in
• Max Weight Capacity – 40 lbs
• Easy Fold – One hand, self standing fold
• Compatible with Infant Car Seat – No

The Graco NimbleLite Stroller is an excellent budget travel stroller for anyone who wants to create a travel system with any Graco infant car seat. This stroller has two cup holders for parents and a tray for your little one. The tray has a cup holder and a belly bar to attach a few toddler travel toys.

While the seat does recline, it’s not a full recline. This stroller is suitable for newborns using it with your infant car seat.

• Recline – Yes
• Storage – Large storage basket
• Sun Protection – Extendable canopy
• Height Adjustable Handles – No
• Size/Weight – under 15 lbs
• Max Weight Capacity – 50 lbs
• Easy Fold – One-step compact fold
• Compatible with Infant Car Seat – Yes

The Summer Infant 3D Mini Convenience umbrella stroller for travel has an adjustable backrest and canopy (with a pop-out sun visor). It has two cup holders for parents plus a storage pocket and at only 11 pounds, it’s easy to carry around as needed.
It doesn’t recline flat, so it’s best used for babies who can sit up unassisted and up to 45 lbs.

This is a pretty typical affordable umbrella stroller for travel at a great price, and despite it’s small size it does still have a full-sized seat.

• Recline – Multi position recline
• Storage – Large storage basket
• Sun Protection – Adjustable canopy with pop-out sun visor
• Height Adjustable Handles – No
• Size/Weight – 11 lbs / folds to 44 in x 15 in x 9.5 in
• Max Weight Capacity – 45 lbs
• Easy Fold – Umbrella style fold
• Compatible with Infant Car Seat – No

The Baby Trend Rocket umbrella stroller is a budget travel stroller with just the basics. It folds up umbrella style. The canopy isn’t overly large and not likely to offer a ton of protection. This is a good option for anyone looking for a cheap umbrella stroller for travel when you don’t need all the bells and whistles.

This cheap travel stroller comes with a parent organizer with cup holders. The only cheaper stroller in this list is the Jeep North Star and Summer 3D Mini.

• Recline – Yes
• Storage – Large storage basket
• Wheels – Dual front and back for a smoother ride
• Sun Protection – Canopy is small but removable
• Height Adjustable Handles – Has taller handles
• Size/Weight – 13.5 lbs
• Max Weight Capacity – 50 lbs
• Easy Fold – Umbrella style fold
• Compatible with Infant Car Seat – No

The Baby Joy lightweight travel stroller comes at a price under $100, has multiple position recline and an extendable canopy to keep your little one comfortable. The adjustable footrest is a nice feature that isn’t often found in the budget travel strollers.

This travel stroller does not have a full flat recline, making it better for babies who can sit up unassisted and up to 40 lbs. Compared to many other lightweight budget strollers, a 40 pound weight limit will make for a shorter use period. That being said, it does come with a tray for your baby and at only 13 lbs it would be easy to carry as needed.

• Recline – Multiple position to 170 degrees
• Storage – Large storage basket
• Wheels – 360-degree swivel for maneuverability
• Sun Protection – Extendable canopy
• Height Adjustable Handles – No
• Size/Weight –13 lbs / folds to 32 in x 18 in x 14 in
• Max Weight Capacity – 40 lbs
• Easy Fold – One hand fold
• Compatible with Infant Car Seat – No

The Honey Joy lightweight stroller has a near flat recline to 170 degrees and an easy one-hand fold. is a budget travel stroller with just the basics. At only 13 lbs, this makes an excellent travel stroller at under $100.

As an added bonus, this stroller comes with a tray for baby. This is a great option for giving (supervised) snacks on-the-go or a few baby travel toys. While it doesn’t fully recline (so we wouldn’t recommend it for newborns), it would be suitable for babies who have neck control and are close to sitting unassisted.

• Recline – Yes to near-flat recline
• Storage – Large storage basket
• Wheels – Dual front and back for a smoother ride
• Sun Protection – Extendable Canopy
• Height Adjustable Handles – Has taller handles
• Size/Weight – 13 lbs / 32” x 18” x 14” folded dimensions
• Max Weight Capacity – 40 lbs
• Easy Fold – One-hand compact fold
• Compatible with Infant Car Seat – No

While the price on the gb Pockit Air All Terrain travel stroller isn’t below the $100 threshold, for only slightly more you can get one of the most compact travel strollers on the market. This lightweight compact stroller can be collapsed in seconds and will fit in the overhead bin on the airplane.

At only 10 lbs, this compact travel stroller is easy to fold, lift and maneuver. However, what you get in compactness you sacrifice in features. This stroller doesn’t recline and the sunshade is going to offer very little protection. Rated up to a max weight of 55 pounds, this stroller is best for anyone who needs an ultra-lightweight travel stroller without all the extra features.

Recommended age for this compact travel stroller is from 6 months up to 55 lbs.

• Recline - No
• Storage - Limited
• Wheels – Double wheels to help make uneven terrain easier
• Sun Protection – Small sun visor
• Height Adjustable Handles – No
• Size/Weight – 10.4 lbs / folds to 11.8 in x 7.1 in x 13.8 in
• Max Weight Capacity – 55 lbs
• Easy Fold - Yes
• Compatible with Infant Car Seat – No

The Safety 1st Step Lite umbrella stroller is a lightweight travel stroller for parents with a strict budget or who don’t want to spend a bunch of money on a second stroller. It folds up umbrella style but still has an extra large canopy and a peekaboo window.

This cheap travel stroller comes with a cup holder and a storage pocket. With a lightweight frame this compact stroller weighs 15 lbs, has a near flat recline PLUS has a max weight capacity of 50 lbs. This compact stroller will meet Disney stroller requirements.

• Recline – Yes
• Storage – Under seat storage basket & parent storage pocket
• Wheels – Dual front and back for a smoother ride
• Sun Protection – Large extendable canopy
• Height Adjustable Handles – No
• Size/Weight – 15 lbs
• Max Weight Capacity – 50 lbs
• Easy Fold – Umbrella style fold
• Compatible with Infant Car Seat – No