Top 100 Travel US Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 100 travel us influencers in 2026 covers 100 public Instagram profiles with 27M combined followers. Median audience size is 113K (mean 267K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 2.8% (median 3%). That is 1pp below the 3.8% travel us industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 1.2pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 21.7% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $1,487–$6,526 and a Reel $2,754–$10,357 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× travel us premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $7,435–$32,630.
Key takeaways for travel us in September 2026
- Garrett Jee & Jessica Gee, Quin Schrock, Kara & Nate currently sit at the top of this travel us ranking.
- Follower mix: 41% micro, 39% mid, 12% macro. Dominant tier: micro.
- Geography: 0 countries on the list, led by a mix of countries.
- 100 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 100 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is David Duran at 4.6%, which is not the largest audience (Garrett Jee & Jessica Gee at 3.2M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- Do not brief a hobby account like a lifestyle page. If they teach quilting, the product has to live in a quilting workflow.
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Travel US Influencers ranked
1.
Garrett Jee & Jessica Gee Mega
@thebucketlistfamily✈️ Follow for kid friendly travel ideas!🌎 Family Travel Journalists National Geographic.🏰 LINK TO OUR DISNEY EVENT! ⬇️
3.2M Followers 23.3K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 6,928 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
2.
Quin Schrock Mega
@everchanginghorizonIt’s never too late to feel a little more alive.
1.4M Followers 9.5K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 3,743 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
3.
Kara & Nate Mega
@karaandnateHusband and wife ❤️112 countries 🌎Join 4+ million on YouTube 🎥Founders of ✈️
1.2M Followers 9.2K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 4,042 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
4.
Chelsea Yamase Mega
@chelseakauaiSlow traveling the world to find my new home🐴🏔️🏝️Nature, wellness, depth & freedom📖Notes to Mindfulness Journal💌
1.1M Followers 8.6K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 8,469 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
5.
Louis Cole Mega
@louiscole🌍⚡️Dad, Adventure traveller & DIY projects! Solar & EV enthusiast official & Ambassador🌱 Plant powered
1M Followers 6.2K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 3,169 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
6.
Jess Dales Macro
@jess.wanderingIt’s the little things that make life big.Based in SeattleTravel, hiking, & gear guides linked!
915K Followers 6.7K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 4,687 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
7.
Alice Gao Macro
@alice_gaophotographer and design enthusiastportfolio: alicegao.comemail: bts:
863K Followers 8.4K Avg. Likes 1.4% Engagement 3,058 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
8.
Catarina Mello Macro
@professionaltraveler✈︎ Luxury travel & beautiful destinations✧ ex-Google | 🗞️ft. in Business Insider, Forbes, WSJ ↓ I help creators build successful influencer careers
832K Followers 8K Avg. Likes 1.5% Engagement 6,446 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
9.
Jamie Kidd Macro
@jamienkiddMom | Lifestyle | Fashion | Beauty | Travel | Cats💌 Collabs: 🌎📍LA
792K Followers 11.6K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 1,799 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
10.
Christian LeBlanc Macro
@lostleblancEscaped the 9-5 Travel, Filmmaking, Realestate I help creators build their dream lives
744K Followers 9.8K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 4,609 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
11.
Kelley Flanagan Macro
@kelleyflanaganAttorney | Miami | ✈️ Traveler✨Health | Beauty | Fashion ✨On a health journey
720K Followers 7.3K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 8,001 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
12.
Travis Burke Macro
@travisburkephotographyPhotographer | Athlete | Dreamchaser🗺️ On the road from Oceanside, California to Patagonia📍 Central America🌌 Live passionately, follow your dreams!
708K Followers 7.6K Avg. Likes 1.2% Engagement 3,705 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
13.
Elma Beganovich Macro
@elmabeganovich📈 Co-CEO of Amra & Elma |📍NYC | 📧 |🎓Georgetown (BA and LLM) |🌎🐰Advocate
704K Followers 12.5K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 5,496 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
14.
Amra Beganovich Macro
@clubfashionistaFortune Favors the Brave Co-Founder of Amra & Elma LLC Collab/PR : Vegetarian 🌱🌎Home📍NYC ~ Miami
619K Followers 7.3K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 4,587 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
15.
Sam Horine Macro
@samhorineEx-NYC, now Seattle // Photography // Travel Enthusiast // Pizza Connoisseur // 🐶 // 🕰️ Say Hi 👉🏻
554K Followers 9.6K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 4,925 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
16.
Christine Tran Ferguson Macro
@tourdelusttravel, outfits, motherhood, nyc life♡boy mom 🩵🩵💌 Amazon Profile
530K Followers 5.8K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 1,631 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
17.
Kiersten Rich Macro
@theblondeabroad✈️ Travel Tips from 70+ Countries Family Travel: -Female Tours: Your Photos: Guides ↙️
517K Followers 8.5K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 3,797 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
18.
Eric Rubens Mid
@ericrubens✨It’s always golden hour here ✨Southern California based 🌴✨Travel, Photography, and good vibes along the way
447K Followers 10.4K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 2,386 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
19.
Brian Kelly Mid
@briankelly✈️ Founder of ✍️ NY Times Bestselling Author of “How to Win at Travel.”
432K Followers 4.9K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 5,360 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
20.
Riley Harper Mid
@lifeof_rileyProfessional Hollywood Stuntman 🎬Check my Links below for Substack and much more!For partnerships:
431K Followers 8K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 4,923 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
21.
Michelle Gonzalez Mid
@michutraveltravel content creator → addicted to beautiful islands + beaches + sunsets ♡can’t resist good food & cute puppies Maldives Booking ⬇️
404K Followers 10K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 1,507 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
22.
Lesley Murphy Mid
@lesleyannemurphyTraveler | BRCA Previvor | Mama👧🏼👧🏻Founder of 🌎Creator of ✈️Campaigns➡️
398K Followers 5K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 8,561 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
23.
Elona Mid
@elona↠ cancer Survivor🎗↠ Ambassador↠ Luxury Travel | Philanthropist | Avgeek↠ NYC | Tokyo | Dubai • 💌
392K Followers 4.6K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 3,872 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
24.
Brock & Chris Lin Mid
@yummertimeBrock + Chrisrenovating our 100-year-old Spanish house in LA ✨home • garden • skincare • food • fashionpartnerships:
375K Followers 3.5K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 6,471 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
25.
Tiffany Nguyen Mid
@tiffpenguin📷: Photographer, videographer, & dentist📍: Los Angeles based📬: 🐶:
355K Followers 5.3K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 4,310 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
26.
Colleen Mid
@colleen.travelsColleen is a travel us influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
351K Followers 8.8K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 8,569 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
27.
Claudio Bezerra Mid
@cbezerraphotos🌍World Travel Photographer - 70 countries ✈️📍Currently- South Florida - USA 🇺🇸 📩
348K Followers 5.6K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 9,313 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
28.
Cynthia Andrew Mid
@simplycyn📍Brooklyn | Traveler✈️| Attorney | 📸: 📩: Travel Inspo in Highlights Below⬇️
301K Followers 3.3K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 8,260 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
29.
Andy To Mid
@andytoOakland raised NYC basedFilm | Tech | Travel
280K Followers 5K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 7,346 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
30.
Gillie Houston Mid
@gilliehoustonBrooklyn based food and travel writer with an appetite for adventure✉️:
260K Followers 3.6K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 7,568 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
31.
Eva Tsang Mid
@thetrottergirlEva Tsang is a travel us content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
247K Followers 6K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 5,166 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
32.
Alyssa Ramos Mid
@mylifesatravelmovieOne of the 1st Solo Female Travel blogger/influencers, still adventuring 10+ yrs🌎136 countries, 7 continents GroupTrips: ⬇️Blog
206K Followers 3.6K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 8,064 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
33.
Jonathan Irish Mid
@jonathan_irishConservation Photographer Contributor to Nat Geo and Conservation InternationalTravel | Photograph | Repeat
203K Followers 2.2K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 7,516 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
34.
Emily Hart Mid
@emilyventuresSᴏʟᴏ ғᴇᴍᴀʟᴇ ᴛʀᴀᴠᴇʟ + US/NPS 63/63 🇺🇸 Nᴀᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟ Pᴀʀᴋs • 50/50 Sᴛᴀᴛᴇs soloI take the photos 📸🤗🌵🗻🧘🏻♀️📚 & ʟᴏɴɢ ᴄᴀᴘᴛɪᴏɴs
186K Followers 4.1K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 1,660 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
35.
Kirsten Alana Mid
@kirstenalanaLA-based travel photographer & conscious storyteller, on IG since 2010. Sharing adventures from the road + at home in CA. 🎥:
185K Followers 3.3K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 7,773 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
36.
Gary Arndt Mid
@everythingeverywhere📷 3x American Travel Photographer of the Year.🌎 Host of the Everything Everywhere Daily podcast. ⬇️ Listen to our 10 minute episodes below.
177K Followers 2.8K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 9,195 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
37.
David Rule Mid
@davidmrule🏔️Wyoming Grown YouTube Creator🌎48 Countries and Counting🏃♂️Personal: 🐻Alaska Cabin Video 👇
171K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 6,011 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
38.
Matt Kepnes Mid
@nomadicmatt🙋🏻♂️ NYT best-selling writer that helps you travel more for less.⬇️ Links, Books, & More ⬇️
160K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 3,493 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
39.
Clint Johnston Mid
@triphackrLaguna Beach ⌘ Travel Photographer132 Countries Photographed Local Club Latest from the Blog ⬇️
152K Followers 2.6K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 2,715 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
40.
Haley Plotkin Mid
@readysetjetsetgroup trips 👉 (Uganda, Kenya, Japan, Peru, Thailand)solo & group travel expert • unique stays✨ 300K+ on TikTok📧
149K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 2,996 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
41.
Kellee Edwards Mid
@kelleesetgo“Most Interesting Woman in the 🌎” 3x by , , Travel & Adventure Expert/TV Host
147K Followers 2.8K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 2,792 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
42.
Melanie Sutrathada Mid
@melaniesutrahost ∙ actor ∙ traveler 🫶🏽sharing where to go + what to see next📍 NYC/LA💌 🎙️ *NEW* episode of 👇🏼
140K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 1.6% Engagement 3,731 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
43.
Kristin Addis Mid
@bemytravelmuse🌎 Solo Female Traveler of 13 years 🦥 Also on: 🦁 Join our next women’s Africa trip 👇🏻
133K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 1,330 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
44.
Matt Karsten Mid
@expertvagabondYouTuber & Digital NomadExpat living abroad in France 🇫🇷 Founder
133K Followers 3.4K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 7,086 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
45.
Ciara Johnson Mid
@hey_ciaraQuit my job to travel the 🌎 soloRegular girl showing you HOW & WHY to travel Solo Travel Queen 👑 📍Houston heyciara.com
131K Followers 2.5K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 2,526 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
46.
Ashley & Mike Mid
@adventurpro✈️💏Ashley & Mike💗 80 Countries🎥Seen on 📸 ✈️Travel w/us 📍🇺🇸🔜🇮🇹🇦🇶🇳🇿🇯🇵
126K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 8,559 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
47.
Gareth Leonard Mid
@traveldeeper🐢 15+ Years of Slow, Meaningful World Travel.🎥 I make videos about people, culture, & food!👇 Latest Episode & More
124K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 1,711 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
48.
Kate McCulley Mid
@adventurouskate🙋🏻♀️ OG Solo Female Travel Blogger✈️ Forbes Top 10 Travel Influencer🌍 90 countries 📍American immigrant in Prague 🇨🇿
124K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 1.8% Engagement 2,107 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
49.
Melissa Findley Mid
@melissafindleyPHOTOGRAPHER. Australian living in the PNW.Moments shaped by travel, nature + human connection.♥️
119K Followers 2.2K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 7,108 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
50.
Jetset Christina Mid
@jetsetchristinaYour go-to for luxury travel destinations, resort style & family travel tips👙Designing clothes that feel like sunshine ❣️Charleston
116K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 669 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
51.
Annette White Mid
@bucketlistjourney✎ Sharing Itineraries,Tips & Unique Experiences✈︎ California Travel & Beyond | Bucket List Ideas→ Helping You Live Your List. Fear Less. Do More.
110K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 6,897 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
52.
Carley Mid
@carleyscameraphotographer, artist, mothermaine-based | 📸 around the world↓ shop prints and inquire for shoots
109K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 2.4% Engagement 2,186 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
53.
Lee Abbamonte Mid
@leeabbamonte🌍Been to Every Country + N🎅🏼S🐧 Poles🇺🇸State🦅National Park⚾️Stadium⛳️Top 100🧭Marco Polo of the 21st Century✈️Travel🏈Sports👔Biz💪🏼Fit🎸Music📍LA🌴
108K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 483 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
54.
Cameron Lee Mid
@thecameronleeLuxury Travel, Lifestyle, ExperiencesLA/LDN basedProfiled by The Washington Post.Seen on CNN Travel, Forbes Travel, Afar Mag, Business Insider
102K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 2,746 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
55.
Captain Liz Clark Mid
@captainlizclark20,000 miles Sailing to Surf • Author of SWELL • Change maker • Animal lover • • Let’s build a better world!
101K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 1,728 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
56.
Emily Mid
@emitoms༶ Photographer & adventure enthusiast↬ Owner of & ⍔ San Diego + Seattle ✎
100K Followers 2.5K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 8,153 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
57.
Asdghik Melkonianaa Micro
@thejetsetterdiaries🌍 Digital Nomad🗺 64 Countries🙋🏼♀️ 🇦🇲 🇱🇧 👇 Travel Tips
94.2K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 5,544 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
58.
Rachel Rudall Micro
@rachelroamsEMMY-nominated storyteller 📹Helping YOU live adventure ✈️✍️Expert travel tips🌎80+ Countries, 7 Continents🏆Explorers Club Fellow↓ links + more
91.8K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 3,937 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
59.
Michael Germano Micro
@culturaltouristExploring the world one culture at a time.
91.6K Followers 3.7K Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 6,430 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
60.
Shawn & Ali Micro
@lifeandmylensShawn & Ali is a travel us public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
91.3K Followers 2.8K Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 9,409 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
61.
Becky van Dijk Micro
@beckyvandijk✧ Work, Life & Everything In Between ✧ Connecting professional women ✧ Ex. UBS banker, COO, Exited Founder ✧ Join the community ↓
86.9K Followers 1.4K Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 1,427 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
62.
Noël Russell Micro
@noel_russ• Mexican-American hope slanger & word weaver• Daughter of an immigrant • Rescue mutt momI sleep around a lot 🚐⛺️
84.7K Followers 2.9K Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 823 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
63.
Damon and Jo Micro
@damonandjo🤦🏼♂️🤦🏾♀️ Follow for DAILY updates
82.9K Followers 2.6K Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 1,965 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
64.
Alexandra Baackes Micro
@alexinwanderland🗽 Bali + Brooklyn✈️ Founder of 💻 Oversharer of travel tales🐚 Owner of 🎤 Speaker of keynotes🫶🏼 Lover of y’all
77.1K Followers 2.2K Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 9,251 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
65.
Mason Strehl Micro
@masonstrehlMason Strehl is a travel us creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
69K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 3,203 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
66.
Eric & Allison Micro
@theendlessadventureWe’re Eric & Allison 👋 Full-time explorers, making fun videos of our 👫Join 600k others on ⬇
68.8K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 4,377 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
67.
Krista Rossow Micro
@kristarossowFreelance travel photographer, photo editor, educator. Sometimes farmer Former photo editor /consulting ⤵️
63.1K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 1,976 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
68.
Esther Micro
@estherjulee♡ Finding u local adventures in♡ Vegas + California + Beyond☟ Travel Guides
57.2K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 4,035 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
69.
David & Lina Stock Micro
@divergenttravelers♊️ Dromomaniacs • 128/195 • 7/7↡ DREAM: Travel Inspo↡ DARE: Planning/Tips↡ DIVERGE: Off-Beat & Unique PlacesCollabs:
55.9K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 2,237 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
70.
Stephanie Be Micro
@stephbetravel♥️ Let’s do everything we’ve ever dreamed of🌏 💃🏻 Latina • UCLA📍 Just moved back to LA
55.7K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 6,363 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
71.
Jenn & Ed Micro
@coleman_conciergeStorytellers|ExplorersAmazing Adventures 4 Ordinary People 🚴♂️ 🌲 👇 Get It 👇
53.2K Followers 990 Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 9,116 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
72.
Ryan Neeven Micro
@neevenrFounder of & Travel Well. Travel Often.Licensing:
51.7K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 1,988 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
73.
David Duran Micro
@mrdavidduranAntarctica 🇦🇶 x2, 🥾Kilimanjaro, 80+ countriesP/T Lux Travel Writer . F/T Marketer, Vegan, DogDad. Gardener.
45.4K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 8,569 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
74.
Meg Kee Micro
@megkkeeMeg Kee is a travel us influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
38.6K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 3,798 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
75.
Karen Ramos Micro
@naturecholaKaren Ramos is a travel us content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
37.8K Followers 1.5K Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 8,381 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
76.
Amanda Williams Micro
@dangerousbiz✈️ travel guides & tips from a Midwest gal🏅 award-winning content creator 📧 ⬇️ blog • gear • links ⬇️
32.9K Followers 775 Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 1,816 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
77.
SARAH GREAVES Micro
@jetsetsarahSINGLE (+ looking!) writer + on-air travel expert | seen , + 📧 | | 📍🛳️
31.7K Followers 563 Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 1,240 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
78.
Jessie Festa Micro
@jessieonajourney🤸🏻♀️Solo trips, blog tips & outdoor adventure🌏NYC & beyond🎒Founder & 👇Free workshops & resources
31.6K Followers 975 Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 9,296 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
79.
Kaya Lindsay Micro
@onechicktravelsCo-owner of momStop following me
30K Followers 573 Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 9,335 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
80.
Johnny Jet Micro
@johnnyjet📝 Named “the original travel influencer” by Forbes💻 Money/time-saving travel expert✈️ Too many✉️ 🇺🇸Currently
28.8K Followers 434 Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 5,449 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
81.
Caroline & Craig Micro
@ytravelblogGlobal travelers helping wanderlusters create epic memories through travel!. 🌎 26 years 60+ countries. & -winning travel blog 👇
27.8K Followers 853 Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 7,453 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
82.
Nomadic Fanatic Micro
@nomadicfanatic.tvCheck out my YouTube channel!!!
25.4K Followers 868 Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 1,653 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
83.
Olivia Christine Micro
@ochristineTRAVEL • WELLNESS • OUTDOORS👋🏽I’m Olivia Christine✨ travel guides, wellness, outdoor inspo 📍 Miami / NYC 🇵🇷afro-latina w lupus📧
24.9K Followers 513 Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 2,821 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
84.
Jessica Sample Micro
@jessicasamplePrints and more at contributorBased in Los AngelesMama to
24.1K Followers 755 Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 1,457 Posts
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85.
Nikki + Pam Micro
@motheranddaughterabroad🌎 New places & memories 📸 We’re real — not perfect📍 Based in North Carolina📧
22K Followers 548 Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 6,574 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
86.
Juno Kim Micro
@runawayjuno런어웨이주노 여행블로거✈️🌏 Photography, Adventure, Culture👧🏻 👧🏻 Mom🇰🇷 Korean adventurer in Alaska🔗 Click to read stories, tips & deals👇
21.4K Followers 807 Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 7,286 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
87.
Dani Heinrich Micro
@globetrottergirlsI’m Dani 🏳️🌈I ❤️: Travel * Street Art * Photography * Urban Exploration * Pizza * Coffee📍🇮🇩 Next: 🇵🇭 & 🇯🇵 My Brooklyn pix
18.5K Followers 391 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 4,739 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Eric & Darcee Micro
@theblpblogThe Bucket List Project✈️ Travel | Food | Adventure 🌎 Helping others chase their Bucket List 📍Nola livin'👇🏻 How to Visit Chicago in the Spring
16.9K Followers 320 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 3,295 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Sherry Ott Micro
@ottsworldKitten foster mom & travel blogger at Ottsworld.com. Traveling non-stop since 2006- all photos u c are mine!Get my free ebook - Where to Go & When
16.6K Followers 406 Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 5,841 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Michael Bonocore Micro
@michaelbonocoreTravel Editor , Travel Photo/Video, Workshops | BTS IG:
15.8K Followers 519 Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 3,148 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Melissa Jimenez Micro
@delrosario.adventuresATL📍travel & wellness founder of ✈️ TikTok (130k)Helping girls travel 🌎💌 Jesus first 🤍🕊️
15.6K Followers 592 Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 2,053 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Hope Lane Micro
@hopeisdopeeCreative Director • Photographer • Videographer • Travels ❤️ Los Angeles, CA
15.3K Followers 443 Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 971 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Erin Rose Micro
@roseblacqueWriter + Mother, from the coffee to the graveCreating at 🌞order my book + read my Substack👇🏼
13.9K Followers 523 Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 6,568 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Joe & Kait Micro
@weretherussosLive Free and Explore!🌐weretherussos.com🎥YouTube.com/weretherussos
13.8K Followers 330 Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 8,353 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Rosi Kay Micro
@rosi_travelsRosi Kay is a travel us content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
13.6K Followers 549 Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 1,921 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Ashlee Tuck Micro
@willdrinkfortravel✈️ the 🌍 through🍹|🔌Black-owned spirits📍Houston via Baltimore/DC📧 Watch, Shop
12.9K Followers 283 Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 8,710 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Andrea Tagliaferro Micro
@theclevertraveler✈️ Follow for travel tips & inspiration📍 Los Angeles 📩 🎙️
10.5K Followers 284 Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 5,084 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Josh Campbell Nano
@joshscampbellRealtor in Utah | architectural and unique spaces
8.8K Followers 269 Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 9,297 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
99.
Ana Nano
@chasingwildgustsStoryteller | Adventurer | Forever Exploring ✈ 🏡 Florida, USA and beyond...Featured in account:
3.4K Followers 69 Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 8,250 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Megan Christianson Nano
@visitgrandrapidsIce Fishing & Winter Trail Reports:
2.7K Followers 118 Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 7,212 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× travel us adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $1,487 | $6,526 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $2,754 | $10,357 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $7,435 | $32,630 |
What this travel us influencers ranking actually shows
How-to content with a named method. Tiny specialist audiences punch above their follower weight on conversion because every viewer is already in-market. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2010 (average age ~10.3 years; oldest 2011, newest 2020) with roughly 4,946 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (100%). The list is relatively monolingual, which simplifies caption and landing-page language.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 60 female / 29 male (11 unlabelled). Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 3 | 3% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 41 | 41% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 39 | 39% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 12 | 12% |
| Mega (1M+) | 5 | 5% |
How to brief travel us influencers
- The creator is an expert — let them reject a talking point that would embarrass them in their community.
- Send the actual tool/product, not just talking points.
- Saves and tutorial completions beat raw views.
Formats that usually work here: tutorial Reels, tool reviews, community AMAs, before/after carousels. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Travel US Influencers vs related lists
Travel US Influencers matches AI Influencers on average engagement (2.8%) and has a smaller median audience (113K vs 137K).
Travel US Influencers averages 0.9pp more engagement than Cosplay Influencers and has a smaller median audience (113K vs 623K).
Travel US Influencers averages 0.9pp less engagement than Watch Influencers and has a larger median audience (113K vs 27.6K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel US Influencers (this page) | 100 | 113K | 2.8% |
| AI Influencers | 70 | 137K | 2.8% |
| Cosplay Influencers | 100 | 623K | 1.9% |
| Watch Influencers | 100 | 27.6K | 3.7% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 100 ranked profiles (100 verified public figures, 0 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Travel US Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top travel us influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 100 travel us influencers is led by Garrett Jee & Jessica Gee, Quin Schrock, Kara & Nate. Combined they represent 27M followers, with an average engagement of 2.8%. 100 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this travel us list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 113K followers, 2.8% average ER, 21.7% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for travel us Instagram accounts?
For travel us we treat ~3.8% as the 2026 industry midpoint (specialist hobbies (how-to, pets, crafts, education) are Instagram’s engagement leaders in 2026 tables). This list averages 2.8%, which is 1pp below that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do travel us influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.95× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $1,487–$6,526; a Reel is $2,754–$10,357. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these travel us influencers based?
The ranking spans 0 countries. The largest shares are not labelled. If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these travel us influencers?
100 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the travel us list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with travel us?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix tutorial Reels, tool reviews and before/after carousels. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.