Colorlib Lists 14 Best Free Travel WordPress Themes for Blogs and Agencies
On September 9, 2026, Colorlib released a guide highlighting the top free WordPress themes for travel, distinguishing between those suitable for travel blogs and tour operators. The primary differences lie in booking capabilities: blogs prioritize speed and visuals, while agencies focus on itineraries and checkout options. Among the recommended themes are Travelify (rated 4.9), Travel Agency by Rara (rated 5.0), and Travel Monster. Other noteworthy options include Blossom Travel, Travel Nomad, Minimal Travel, and Activello, with Tour Operator being suggested for agencies. Astra and Blocksy provide framework themes with free travel starter sites, with Astra noted for its speed. The article also features a speed testing methodology and guidance on theme selection, stressing the significance of plugins for booking and image optimization.
Key facts
- Colorlib published the guide on September 9, 2026.
- Travelify is Colorlib's own theme, rated 4.9 across 94 reviews.
- Travel Agency by Rara has a perfect 5.0 rating across 58 reviews.
- Travel Monster is made by the WP Travel Engine team.
- No free theme includes booking functionality; plugins are required.
- Astra offers a free Travel Agency starter site.
- Speed tests were conducted using Google Lighthouse on mobile.
- Paid themes include Travel Agency Pro, Soledad, Jannah, and Divi.
Entities
Artists
- Alex
Institutions
- Colorlib
- Rara
- WP Travel Engine
- WordPress
- Astra
- Blocksy
- Hestia
- Zakra
- Neve
- OceanWP
- Soledad
- Jannah
- Divi
- TripAdvisor
- Skyscanner
- Booking.com
- Kayak
- AirBnB
- Entrepreneur
- Huffington Post
- TheNextWeb
- The Divine Indigo