While location-independent lifestyles are more doable and common these days thanks to the Internet, not everyone can have a full-time, salaried job that allows them to travel. Maybe you don’t have paid time off or just can’t quite afford that dream vacation you’ve been needing. From renting your car to running basic errands, make some extra cash to pay for your travels with these apps that offer flexible schedules and the ability to be your own boss.

Airbnb

One of the most popular apps for making money while you travel, Airbnb allows you to list your residence for rent, whether you live in a tiny studio loft, a houseboat or a 10-bedroom house. While you’re away on a trip, you won’t be using your space anyway, so let a fellow traveler make use of your home and earn money to cover costs of your own trip — it’s a win-win. While you can still communicate with your guests remotely, it’s smart to let a trusted neighbor know that you’ll be out of town and hosting an Airbnb guest. Maybe even ask your neighbor to be on-call if guests need assistance since you won’t be able to meet them in person.

Gigwalk

Gigwalk is known as a secret shopper app where large companies such as Red Bull or Whirlpool hire “gigwalkers” to complete simple tasks such as taking photos of commercial buildings, doing stock checks of items inside stores or taking photos to show how competing brands are placed on shelves. Gigs can pay anywhere from $3 to $20 or more. You probably won’t get rich off of Gigwalk, but why not pick up a few extra bucks on your next trip to Target? 

Roadie

Roadie is a user-generated shipping app, kind of like Uber or Lyft for your stuff. You can use it as a shipper or a driver. As a shipper, you can list gigs of items you need sent anywhere in the 50 states for less than the cost of traditional shipping. As a driver, you can pick up gigs to transport items in your vehicle, earning cash while doing it. Gigs range from quick deliveries across town like bringing cupcakes to a birthday party to cross-country deliveries like transporting a mattress from Atlanta to Los Angeles. Roadie is great for travelers who are already planning on taking a cross-country road trip and want to help offset travel costs. Drivers can pick up a few gigs here and there to help cover the cost of gas or even plan an entire trip around gigs.

Fiverr

Fiverr® (pronounced “five-er”) is a global online marketplace offering tasks and services, beginning at a cost of $5 per job performed, which is where it gets its name. Whether you want to develop a side hustle to make a little extra cash to pay for your next trip or make a transition to full-time freelance work, Fiverr® allows users to work where and when they want. Charmaine Pocek started offering services to help people write resumes and cover letters in 2011 on the side. Earlier this year, she surpassed $1 million in Fiverr® earnings, becoming the first female freelancer and first American to do so. If that’s not motivation to start a side hustle, I don’t know what is.

Turo

Turo, a peer-to-peer car rental service app, has been called the “Airbnb of cars”. Say you’re flying across the country for a friend’s wedding for the weekend, leaving your car parked and unused in your garage. Why not rent out your vehicle to travelers visiting your city for the weekend? Potential income varies based on type of car and how many days you rent your vehicle, but the average monthly owner earnings for Turo users renting vehicles is $720. Think of all the travel costs that could cover!