Whether travelling abroad or struggling through your home city’s heatwave, these portable fans will keep you cool on the go.
Sometimes it just isn’t possible – or desirable – to hide away in the air con when the weather really heats up; no more so than when you want to explore the place you are visiting, or to soak up the sun on the beach. We’ve tried and tested some of the best portable and wearable fans to keep you feeling fresh, including our favourite trending neck fans. And, they aren’t just great for hot weather travels. They work brilliantly for the current heatwave in the UK, hormonal flushes and festivals, too!
The best travel-friendly portable and wearable fans
Perfect for really hot days (like today!), this portable fan with an impressive 10 speeds also has an ultra-fine mist attachment for a quick refresh on-the-go, and a cooling plate that instantly reduces your skin's temperature. That makes it brilliant post-workout, on the tube, and for travel days.
As well as investing in a Dyson fan for your home (we know you are seriously tempted every time there is a heatwave), you can now take the brand's cooling technology with you on the move. Best of all, this fan is really quiet, very powerful, and has a boost mode that's perfect for quick relief after commuting.
Consider this your sightseeing essential, especially if you want to be out and about all day. The wearable, bladeless fan is light, comfortable and foldable, delivering powerful 360-degree airflow, with a battery life that is particularly impressive – lasting up to 14 hours.
Perfect for popping on your desk, the bedside in your hotel room or by your lounger on the beach, this desktop fan can be angled to reach wherever is warmest on your face or neck with three wind speeds to keep you nice and cool. We also love the chic and compact design that blends in, rather than making a statement.
This neck fan gets over 100 purchases a day whenever it gets hot according to the brand, and it is easy to see why! Super affordable at just £15, it's also lightweight and small (so it doesn't take up room, or standout when worn). There's really no reason not to throw this John Lewis neck fan into your work bag or carry-on luggage.
This foldable fan is easy to slip into even a small handbag, but it packs a punch with four wind speeds. The handheld design also allows you to direct the cool air really close to your face and to the back of your neck when the weather is particularly humid, and you can pass it among your friends and family with ease (as long as they promise to give it back!).
Our top pick for children – and highly rated among tech reviewers too – the Gulaki neck fan has easy-to-use controls, three powerful fan speeds, isn't overly loud for sensitive ears, and includes playful LED lights on the side – just for fun – which we think your little ones will love. Best of all, it's pretty durable so will survive drops from little hands too.
If you don't like the idea of wearing something around your neck but still want to move around freely, this compact fan can be clipped onto your clothing with ease. With four powerful wind speeds to choose from and wide air vents for a speedy cool down, another bonus is that the fan charges quickly so you won't ever get caught out.
One of the most powerful fans on the list due to five helical fan blades that are designed to mirror aircraft engines (without blowing you away, we promise). This Dyzi model has an impressive five adjustable wind speeds and can be used as a handheld, neck fan and a desktop device. There's even a slot for aromatherapy tablets so you can relieve heatwave stress by misting your way to a mood boost.
Considering this fan is just £10, we highly recommend getting one (if not two) to have with you as part of your travel packing list. And don't worry about it being flimsy – the design is actually really durable; it can be used hand-held and as a desk cooler, with three powerful speeds to choose from.
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Becki Murray is Citizen Femme’s Beauty and Wellness Director. As one of the only UK journalists to hold a Distinction-grade diploma in cosmetic science, she combines her unique knowledge with an editor’s eye to help you make smarter choices about beauty, wellbeing, and aesthetics. Becki also heads up CF’s spa guide so you could say she’s an expert in the science of relaxation too…
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