1Best cheap travel stroller
Colugo Compact Stroller+
For $299 the Compact Stroller+ includes a rain cover, cup holder and carry backpack, folds with one hand and carries 55 lb.
- Weight
- 16.18 lb
- Folded
- 22 x 17.6 x 10.6 in
- Child up to
- 55 lb
- 22 x 14 x 9 bag
- Too big
Why it stands out
- Rain cover, cup holder and carry backpack included
- One-hand auto fold with no latch
- 55 lb child limit, higher handlebar on the + version
Watch out for
- 4 months minimum, no car seat option
- 16.18 lb, heavy for its size
- Reviewers disagree on whether it fits overhead bins
Read the full Colugo Compact Stroller+ review
2Best small fold for the money
Cybex Libelle
At $349.95 the Libelle has the smallest fold from a maker’s own specs, with Cybex car seat adapters in the box.
- Weight
- 13.7 lb
- Folded
- 18.9 x 12.6 x 7.8 in
- Child up to
- 55 lb
- 22 x 14 x 9 bag
- Fits
Why it stands out
- Folds to 18.9 x 12.6 x 7.8 in, inside a standard US carry-on
- 13.7 lb with a 55 lb child limit
- Adapters for Cybex infant seats come in the box
- Current version adds a near-flat recline and front suspension
Watch out for
- Seat from 6 months only, no bassinet option
- Small, shallow basket (11 lb) and a short canopy
- Two-step fold, no bag or strap included
Read the full Cybex Libelle review
3Cheapest from birth
Mountain Buggy nano urban
The nano urban is $389.99, lies flat and holds an infant car seat with a built-in belt.
- Weight
- 13 lb
- Folded
- 21 x 20 x 12 in
- Child up to
- 49 lb
- 22 x 14 x 9 bag
- Too big
Why it stands out
- Lay-flat seat from birth
- Built-in travel-system belt holds an infant car seat, no adapters
- Two wheel sets in the box: small travel wheels and bigger urban wheels
- Folds into an included satchel
Watch out for
- Mountain Buggy’s page lists conflicting weights (13 lb and 7.6 kg)
- Handlebar does not adjust
- Reviews of the earlier nano found the basket hard to load
Read the full Mountain Buggy nano urban review
4Best under $150
Summer by Ingenuity 3Dlite
The 3Dlite is a $109.99 aluminum umbrella stroller with a 4-position recline, child tray and carry strap.
- Weight
- 14 lb
- Folded
- 40 x 14 x 12 in
- Child up to
- 50 lb
- 22 x 14 x 9 bag
- Too big
Why it stands out
- $109.99 list price, aluminum frame
- 4-position recline, 50 lb limit
- Carry strap, child tray and cup holder included
Watch out for
- Folds 40 in long
- From 6 months; no car seat option
- Small canopy that can pop off
Read the full Summer by Ingenuity 3Dlite review
5Cheapest
Kolcraft Cloud Plus
At $89.99 and about 11 lb, the Cloud Plus is a backup stroller for one trip or a theme park.
- Weight
- 11 lb
- Folded
- 34 x 18 x 12 in
- Child up to
- 50 lb
- 22 x 14 x 9 bag
- Too big
Why it stands out
- $89.99 list price
- About 11 lb
- Child tray and parent tray with two cup holders
Watch out for
- Long 34 in fold, gate check only
- No infant car seat option
- Testers found it hard to steer with a low handle
Read the full Kolcraft Cloud Plus review
6Light, with a safety caveat
Zoe Traveler
The Traveler is $279 and 13 lb, but Consumer Reports rated it Don’t Buy in 2026 after it tipped backward on an incline. Zoe disputes the result.
- Weight
- 13 lb
- Folded
- 22 x 19 x 10 in
- Child up to
- 45 lb
- 22 x 14 x 9 bag
- Too big
Why it stands out
- 13 lb with a one-hand, self-standing fold
- 2-year warranty and a 30-day trial
- Snack tray and belly bar fold in
Watch out for
- Consumer Reports Don’t Buy rating for tipping backward (Zoe disputes it)
- From 3 months, no infant car seat
- Carry strap and bag cost extra
Read the full Zoe Traveler review
What You Give Up on a Budget
Under $150: umbrella strollers
The Kolcraft Cloud Plus and Summer 3Dlite fold long and thin, 34 to 40 in. They go in a trunk or gate check, never an overhead bin, and neither takes an infant car seat.
$280 to $400: compact folds
This is where true travel strollers start. The Libelle gives you the smallest fold, and the nano urban gives you a flat seat for newborns. The Colugo gives you the most in the box.
Over $500: the extras
The Joolz Aer2 and Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus add lie-flat seats, bigger baskets and longer warranties. Flying with a baby? Compare them in our travel strollers for newborns and strollers for airplanes.