Planning a trip well takes hours most of us don't have.
And the tools that promise to help usually hand you the same tourist list as everyone else. That's the whole reason Runes exists.
Why we built Runes
We wanted something that plans like a friend who actually knows the place: honest cost estimates, sensible routes, and local gems worth your time — not a route that has you crossing the city four times a day.
Runes is a small, independent project built with a lot of care.
So we built one. Modern AI, deep route knowledge, and a companion that comes along for the trip and remembers what you loved for next time.
See what it does
What makes Runes different
Four things most planners skip — and the reason a Runes plan reads like someone who knows the city wrote it.
Personal, not generic
Most planners hand you the same tourist-trap list as everyone else. Runes builds around your style, pace and budget — and gets more you every trip.
Routes that make sense
Stops are clustered by location and ordered so you never zigzag across town or double back.
Priced per stop, not dollar signs
Every stop shows a concrete per-person estimate, totaled to your budget — never a vague row of dollar signs.
A profile that remembers
The Runes Travel Profile remembers what you loved and what you actually spent, so every future plan starts closer to your taste.
How it works
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Tell Navi the basics
Where, when, who's coming, and the vibe you're after.
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Get a real plan in seconds
Day-by-day, with cost estimates, smart routing and a map.
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Refine, share, and go
Swap stops, vote with your group, split costs. Then travel.
What we stand for
Free should mean free
Plan a real trip without paying. No credit card to start, no bait-and-switch.
Privacy first
We store what we need to plan your trips and reply to you. We never sell your data, and there are no ads.
Built deep for US travel
One country, done properly. More countries are on our roadmap.
Get in touch
Questions, feedback, partnerships — we read everything.
Email replies within 1 business day.
Leave a message and we'll get back to you within 24–48 hours.
Navi, your AI travel companion, replies instantly — planning questions, comparisons, how Runes works, and more.
Quick answers
Is Runes free?
Yes — your first full itinerary is on us, no credit card needed. Paid plans unlock unlimited trips.
See pricingIs Runes free?
Yes — your first full itinerary is on us, no credit card needed. Paid plans unlock unlimited trips.
See pricingWhere can I travel with Runes?
Runes covers US destinations right now — cities and national parks, each with the local spots most planners miss.
Browse destinationsIs my data safe?
We store your trips securely, never sell your data, and never send spam.
Read our privacy policyDoes it work on my phone?
Yes — Runes runs in any modern browser on phone, tablet, or desktop.
See featuresCan I change the plan Navi makes?
Always. Swap any stop, re-order days, or adjust your budget, and Navi recalculates the day around it.
See featuresCan I plan a trip with friends?
Yes — invite fellow travelers, vote stops up or down, and split the costs together.
See featuresCan I keep, share or print my plan?
Export a PDF, add the days to your calendar, or share a view-only link anyone can open — no account needed.
See featuresDoes Runes book things for me?
Runes doesn't book anything itself. It plans the trip and hands you off to flights, stays, cars and restaurant tables with your dates and party already filled in where the partner supports it — you complete the booking there.
See featuresPlan your next trip the better way.
Start free with your first full itinerary — no credit card needed.
Runes is built by Runes LLC, a US company. We'd rather do the US brilliantly than the whole world thinly — more of the world is on our roadmap.