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Walmart Overnight Parking
Technically, Walmart allows RV campers to stay overnight in parking lots where it’s not explicitly prohibited. This app IDs the lots as either “no” (red) or “maybe” (yellow) — no “yes” listings. In practice, that means you find a “maybe” Walmart, like we did in Pico Rivera, California, pull down the shades, and snuggle in for the night.
WIRED Idling trucks off-loading product = white noise.
TIRED Ugly interface. Too few user reviews.
$2.99 (iOS, Android) | Walmart Overnight Parking
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Hotel Tonight
Unlike TripAdvisor and Priceline, this app lists hotels for only about 40 major U.S. cities and airports, and it limits users to same-day bookings. But: better deals. The developer boasts up to 70 percent off advertised rates. In practice, most prices were only a few dollars cheaper than Priceline’s, but there were one or two options with much deeper discounts.
WIRED Savings for poor planners. Gorgeous interface.
TIRED Marginally cheaper than rivals, with fewer options.
Free (iOS, Android) | Hotel Tonight
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CouchBug
If you’re looking to stay at the wheelchair-accessible LA home of a French-speaking man under 35, CouchBug will provide four to choose from. It’s the app companion to Couchsurfing.org, the international crash-pad sensation. Searching within the app is straightforward, but you have to go to the website to update your profile.
WIRED Free places to stay, worldwide.
TIRED Can’t upload pics of your new bon ami in app. Name conjures visions of bedbugs.
Free(iOS) | CouchBug