AI models ranked for travel and hospitality applications. Scored with bonuses for web search (real-time travel info), streaming (chatbots), function calling (bookings), JSON mode (itineraries), and vision (destination images). 55 models with web search,217 with function calling, and 128 budget options under $1/1M tokens.
| # | Model | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GPT-5.4 ProOpenAI | 91 |
| 2 | GPT-5.2 ProOpenAI | 90 |
| 3 | GPT-5 ProOpenAI | 90 |
| 4 | o3 ProOpenAI | 82 |
| 5 | Claude Opus 4.1Anthropic | 81 |
| 6 | o3 Deep ResearchOpenAI | 74 |
| 7 | Claude Opus 4Anthropic | 76 |
| 8 | Claude Opus 4.6Anthropic | 71 |
| 9 | Claude Opus 4.5Anthropic | 70 |
| 10 | GPT-5.4OpenAI | 70 |
| 11 | Claude Sonnet 4.5Anthropic | 69 |
| 12 | Qwen3 VL 30B A3B ThinkingAlibaba | 69 |
| 13 | Qwen3 VL 235B A22B ThinkingAlibaba | 69 |
| 14 | GPT-5.2OpenAI | 68 |
| 15 | Claude Sonnet 4.6Anthropic | 68 |
| 16 | GPT-5.1OpenAI | 67 |
| 17 | GPT-5.3-CodexOpenAI | 67 |
| 18 | GPT-5.2-CodexOpenAI | 67 |
| 19 | GPT-5OpenAI | 67 |
| 20 | o1-proOpenAI | 77 |
| 21 | o4 Mini Deep ResearchOpenAI | 66 |
| 22 | GPT-5.1-Codex-MaxOpenAI | 66 |
| 23 | GPT-5 MiniOpenAI | 65 |
| 24 | GPT-5 NanoOpenAI | 64 |
| 25 | Grok 4.1 FastxAI | 64 |
| 26 | Grok 4 FastxAI | 64 |
| 27 | Claude Haiku 4.5Anthropic | 63 |
| 28 | GPT-5.3 ChatOpenAI | 62 |
| 29 | GPT-5.2 ChatOpenAI | 62 |
| 30 | o3OpenAI | 62 |
Create personalized travel itineraries based on traveler preferences, budget, and time constraints. Models with function calling can integrate with booking APIs, while JSON mode outputs structured day-by-day plans with times, activities, and estimated costs.
Recommend accommodations and dining based on reviews, location, cuisine preferences, and budget. Web search capabilities provide real-time availability and pricing, while vision models can analyze destination photos to suggest experiences matching traveler interests.
Provide instant translation and cultural insights for travelers visiting new destinations. Streaming support enables real-time conversational translation, while web search pulls current local events, safety information, and hidden gems that guidebooks miss.
Deliver live flight updates, weather forecasts, traffic conditions, and travel alerts. Web search integration ensures access to current information about disruptions, visa requirements, and dynamic pricing, while function calling automates rebooking and notification systems.