31 of the best gifts for people who drive a lot

You can be sure they're drinking enough water when they have one of these Stanley Quencher insulated mugs. These 40-ounce containers come in 20 different stylish colors, and come with a lid and straw. 

Never worry about dropping your phone, keys, wallet, or a stray French fry down between your car seat cushions ever again with the as-seen-on-TV Drop Stop. These seat gap fillers attaches to the seat belt catch via built in slots and provide coverage in front of, surrounding and behind seat belt catch. 

Reviewers say it's simple and smart. "This is one of those products that you can't help but look at and think, 'Why didn't I come up with that?!?'"

Each order comes with two seat belt gaps — one for the driver's side and one for the passenger side. 

For the coffee lover who really hates when their cuppa goes cold, this Ember temperature-control travel mug is a no brainer. I'm a long-time owner of the original Ember mug and I love it because it prevents me from having to heat up my drink over and over when I'm having a leisurely morning.

In fact, we ranked the original mug as one of our best heated coffee mugs of the year because it's "the self-heating mug that made me fall in love with self-heating mugs," according to our tester Rick Broida.

The charging base keeps your drink warm to your preferred temperature for up to 3 hours on a full charge or all day on its redesigned charging coaster. It comes with an app where you can set temperature preferences, make presets and more. The charging base also works without an app.

Best of all, for those on-the-go, the leakproof, push-to-open lid is designed to keep hot beverage from spilling and you can drink from any side of it — useful if you're on the road. 

Keep in mind that's it's hand-wash only.

The Renpho eye massager is a powerful addition to anyone's self-care routine, but especially those who've been under a lot of stress behind the wheel. It's an eye mask and massager that provides targeted relief for migraines and eye strain. It offers heat, vibration, massage, compression, and even music to help provide a bit of sensory deprivation for those who need it. 

It secures to your face with an adjustable strap, while the mask itself it surrounded by cushioned fabric and gently massages your temples.

Never loses your phone, keys, luggage or wallet again with an Apple AirTag. Use them to keep tabs on all of your most prized possessions and make it easy to find them when they're misplaced.

If you aren't familiar with AirTags, they work by using the same technology as the "Find My" features on all Apple devices. Basically, they work by sending a Bluetooth signal to nearby Apple devices that then send the AirTag's location to Apple's servers. There's also separate technology within AirTags that lets you more closely locate items within a closer range like in a room or house.

Keep their transport smelling fresh with this three-pack of Yankee Candle car fresheners which includes beachy scents like Pink Sand, Sun & Sand and Beach Walk. They neutralize odors for up to 30 days. 

Hooks are useful inside the home and, as it turns out, inside the car, too. These headrest hooks can be used to hold your kids' backpacks, grocery bags, purse and other essentials off the floor and easy-to-collection on the back of your headrest. 

Reviewers say they're a "simple and ingenious solution for clutter-free car interiors."

When you spend a lot of time in your car, it's inevitable that you'll end up with a spill or two eventually. Make sure your car looks good as new afterward with the Bissell Little Green portable carpet cleaner, which removes spots and stains by lifting away messes from carpets, upholstery, car interiors and more. It has a strong spray and suction design that helps you target stuck-in stains and work them out.

More than 10,000 reviews on Walmart are obsessed with this stain-fighting tool, too. 

"After months of my kids trashing my car and spilling smoothies, milk, lemonade, etc., the backseats in my car looked awful," said one parent. "I used this carpet cleaner for my seats and, wow, the difference speaks for itself."

A lot of sitting — be it driving or working — can inevitably lead to back and tailbone pain. This protective memory foam seat cushion contours to the behind to provide support and relief whether you're in the driver's seat or the offie. 

Unlock crimes and thrillers, romances and comedies, biographies and novels, as well as thousands of stories through the gift of an Audible audio book subscription. With this three-month subscription, they'll receive a credit for a new audio book every 30 days. It's a great gift for anyone who has a long commute. 

Keeping your truck organized is the most important way you can keep your entire car tidy while you're on the road.This hard-sided trunk organizer is collapsible, so you can fold it up on down when you need to. Use the two compartments to keep groceries, travel essentials, outdoor gear and more organized and safely stored when you're behind the wheel. The attached carrying straps can help you transport it inside and out as needed. 

A dash cam can provide a level of peace of mind while on the road, whether you're keeping tabs on your own passengers or others on the road. This 3-channel dash cam includes both interior and exterior cameras to capture what's going on inside the car as well as what's happening in front of you as you drive. It includes a wide angle dashboard cameras that also has night vision. 

If your vehicle crashes while parked, or someone tries to steal your car, the car camera will automatically turn on and start recording when it detects the vibration, providing 24-hour protection for your car.

The camera also comes with a free 32GB SD card that supports loop recording, so once the storage space is full, new video files automatically overwrite the old unlocked ones, ensuring real-time recording.

Keep your car clean, accessories organized and, most importantly, the kiddos occupied with these back seat organizers that hold everything they might want on a long trip. This organizer neatly contains all your road trip essentials in 10 to prevent spills and clutter. It even has a space to hold a tablet with a Velcro closure to allow easy access to charge and use devices while keeping the tablet in place. Just attach it to the back of the seat rest, fill it with gadgets, toys and other essentials, and it's ready to use. 

Keep food fresh and drinks cold on the road with this zipperless hard-body cooler. It's designed with multiple layers of leakproof lining and insulation that'll keep ice for up to three days! Access what you need quickly with the "flip-open" zipperless lid. 

Keep sandwiches and other soft foods separated from heavier items that might squish them using the removable hard body liner that comes with a separater shelf. Removing the hard body liner gives you storage for up to 30 cans.

"I searched A LOT for a hardbody lunchbox that still had pockets and what not, which believe it or not is a lot harder than you'd think on Amazon," said one reviewer. "This is the best of both worlds, I have an easily cleaned, waterproof inner body that won't collapse on itself (my biggest gripe with soft coolers) but also external pockets. I also really like the removable inner tray, that'll come in handy."

People who drive for a living know how important it is to have a food you can rely on to keep you awake. 

Kopiko is an Indonesian coffee candy that's popular among coffee drinkers who want to enjoy the flavor of coffee without the trouble of preparing a cup. It has a distinct combination of actual coffee bean extracts and milk that has made it a popular confectionary around the world. And yes, they do have caffeine — about three or four of the candies has about the same amount of caffeine as a shot of espresso. 

Amazon reviewers give it 4.7-stars. One five-star reviewer has this to say: "I’ve been seeing this brand coffee candy in a lot of K-dramas so wanted to give it try and WOW it is so good now I am hooked into this thing. It’s also very convenient when you don’t have time to make coffee or drink it it’s easy on the go just anywhere. I keep some in my purse and at work." 

IF they're not into coffee, don't fret — there's a hard candy for tea lovers, too! This tea candy taste like a sugary glass of iced tea, with a hint of milk. It'll satisfy their sweet tooth and their tea craving in one go.

For the guy who’s really into those deep-cleaning, power-washing videos on YouTube (you know the ones…), he’ll get a kick out of how satisfying it is to use this cleaning putty. Designed for removing dust and dirt from the crevices and vents in your car, it can also be used to remove crumbs from keyboards, dog hair from hard-to-reach places and a lot more. It can be reused many times.

Your cup holder already acts like the mini trash can of the front seat. Make it official with this cup holder trash can.

With its cyclonic force and strong suction, this compact and lightweight portable vacuum can tackle just about any mess in your car. The kit includes a filter brush, a carry bag, a spare HEPA filter and three attachments for detailing.

Next time there’s a Cheetos spill, don’t crush all that orange dust into the carpet. Just grab your ThisWorx car vac from the trunk, plug it into the car’s 12-volt outlet and clean like a pro. Thanks to a HEPA filter, this gadget also eradicates allergens to keep your car healthy and safe. Just think of all the money you’ll save by not having to hit the car wash as often.

Girl math is having 10 nice purses, but still using a canvas tote bag nearly every day. Make sure she has a bag that can carry everything she needs to and from the car. After all, if she’s going to gravitate toward a tote bag, it might as well look nice and be sturdy, like this grid lined Duck Bag from Baggu. It comes in many other colors and prints, too.

Enjoy a frothy espresso wherever the road takes you with this portable espresso machine from OutIn. The Nano coffee machine heats water to the perfect brewing temperature — 198°F — in less than 200 seconds. The force of 20-bar pressure produces a rich, frothy espresso that's ready to enjoy in under 4 minutes. Best of all, it charges with the same cables as your phone charger!

"As my job requires, I have to travel a lot," wrote one reviewer. "For us who needs and enjoy a fresh brewed cup of coffee, this is a must." 

"I love this little machine and would recommend it to anyone who loves espresso and travel," wrote another reviewer. "The product is compact, looks great, works well, charges with my cellphone charger, and makes great espresso that is nice and hot."

Remember: You can still get sunburned through car windows. But experts agree that most people don't apply enough sunblock to begin with — 1.5 ounces for most adults — so a high SPF option can act "like an insurance policy to give you the best level of protection possible," said to Dr. Joshua Zeichner of Zeichner Dermatology when interviewed about the best sunscreens.

“This sunscreen has been clinically tested and shown to give better sunburn protection compared to sunscreens with lower SPFs,” Zeichner continued. Neutrogena’s Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen is lightweight, fast-absorbing and has a non-greasy, matte finish that can be used all over the body.

Ease stiff joints and aching muscles with this heated back massager that can be used at home, the office or in the car. Choose from two heat settings for back and/or seat, as well as four massage locations including seat, lower back, upper back and neck. Low, medium and high intensities are available with varying massage patterns, from pulsating to kneading. 

"This is very well made and comfortable to use," wrote one shopper. "Helps with the pain. We take it in the car on those long rides." 

Make sure they're not a member of the sad desk salad club with one of these electric portable Crock-Pot lunch boxes that’ll ensure they have a hot lunch every day. It's no surprise this little device is a hit among teachers and truck drivers alike. Reviewers say they “love this little” machine, and that because of its leak proof design it keeps food “nice and hot.” The food storage container and inner liner are dishwasher safe, too.

For the guy who's doing travel these days, he could probably use a stylish toiletry bag like this Kobby Dopp kit. It’s made of a durable water-resistant silicone so even if something spills it won't seep through ruin his other luggage. It’s ideal for liquids and bathroom toiletries.

For the gal who's on the road, this travel cosmetic bag comes with compartments and organizational slots so she can keep track of everything she needs while she's on the go.

What's especially nice about the design of this bag is that it's waterproof (no spilled liquids will damage clothing!) and it can open flat so you can see everything at one glance. It even has an easy-to-clean brush bag so you can keep your foundation, bronzer and eye makeup brushes clean and separate from everything else.

"Great size for holding creams, foundations, powders and brushes without crowding," according to one reviewer. "Love that it opens up on the counter so I can see everything inside and pockets/slots to keep things organized."

Choose from Medium, Large and Extra Large sizes.

Because cold and flu season never rests. This car visor tissue holder is a genius way to keep useful tissues within reach but out of the way. It easily clips onto your car's visor — preferably the passenger side visor. Reviewers say it's essential for parents or those who frequently travel with kiddos in the car.

What if the backseat of your car had the versatility of an airplane seat? With this multi-pocket backseat organizer, now you can make your backseat feel a bit more like traveling in the air. This organizer comes with a fold-down table function that allows your backseat passengers to feel a bit more like they're traveling in first class. 

Use the organizer pockets to store notebooks, pencils and pens, and anything else you'll want to keep the kiddos organized. It's a great option for parents who are trying to keep their kiddos of screens while on the road. 

Make your ride more fun with this car LED light set. It comes with two lines of LED lights that can be used to make a fun and vibrant driving experience. A built-in mic helps the lights sync with your music, while the app allows you to customize your lighting effect so it's exactly right. 

After all, they say it's not the destination, but the journey, that really matters. 

"These smart interior lights have completely transformed the look and feel of my car, making every drive more enjoyable," said one enthusiastic reviewer.

If you're ont he road a lot, you end up with a lot of stuff in your car, including clothes. Whether you're bopping between clients or deliveries, it's inevitable that you'll end up with a couple of outfit options in the backseat after a couple of weeks. Keep things tidy and wrinkle-free with this expandable car clothes rack that hooks onto your car's interior window hooks. It's a universal size that expands to fit in any vehicle. 

Reviewers say it holds lots of clothes without sagging.

You never know when you'll need some roadside assistance. This car jumpstart kit comes with the essentials you'll need in an emergency: emergency triangle, booster cables, flash light, first aid kit, gloves, poncho, power bank, SOS banner, tire inflator and gauge, batteries and more.

"This really is a well-coordinated bag for any emergency," said one five-star reviewer. "I will feel confident knowing that this useful safety kit is always in my car and available in any situation."