Best Travel Kettles in the UK

The Russell Hobbs 24990 will prove equally convenient at home and on the road. With its stainless steel finish, the model sports an understated style that will mesh with the most upscale kitchen settings. Likewise, its 1-litre capacity will not make you feel restricted at home, meaning that you can prepare multiple cuppas without boiling water multiple times. Using the rapid boil zone lines that denote 1-, 2, and 3-cup volumes, you can prepare them without boiling excess water.

What is more, the model draws and outputs 2400 watts, which is quite a lot, to say the least. While this is far from economical, the upside here is that, with this output, the kettle boils one cup (~235 millilitres) in less than a minute, so you'll be wasting less time waiting for the water to boil.

Aside from that, there's not much here that less impressive travel kettles are not offering. The ergonomic spout enables easy pouring, the 360-degree base incorporates cord storage, so you can hide the cord from sight.

We're not necessarily crazy about the lid being a little difficult to open. Other than that, there's nothing wrong with the Russell Hobbs 24990 and plenty right. The model will fit restricted kitchens like a glove without compromising performance or style.

The Wahl Travel Kettle is a compact and lightweight solution that will work wonders with caravans and small kitchens. Its stainless steel housing is protected against rust and corrosion and is not the fingerprint magnet that glass kettles are. That being said, the housing does get pretty hot, so we would advise against touching it. Fortunately, the handle remains cool to the touch and so does the hinged lid, which means there's very little chance you'll be able to accidentally scald yourself.

Still, the best thing about this kettle has to be its concealed element, enabling easy cleaning as well as descaling. However, there's also nothing wrong with the two travel-size cups that arrive with the kettle and that can be fitted inside it, facilitating neat transit and storage.

Setting aside everything that we've outlined above, the model is fairly similar to most travel kettles, including the perfect pour spout that streamlines the flow and the 360-degree base that lets you put the kettle back without rotating it or the base.

In closing, the Wahl Travel Kettle offers easy use, easy maintenance, and easy storage/transportation, putting this kitchen appliance ahead of most travel models within the same price bracket.

If your quest was to find a compact travel kettle that thrives on the road, the Quest 35690 will let you complete this quest. Silly wordplay aside, what we have here is an affordable travel model that targets RVs. Of course, you can also use this kettle at home.

The problem here is that, with its 0.5-litre capacity and 600-watt output, the kettle requires somewhere around 4-5 minutes to boil about 1 litre of water, so making multiple cuppas will take you more time than usual. On the bright side, the entire plastic body remains cool to the touch, which means that you can use the kettle around kids and pets.

With the 2 cups that come with the package, you won't have to worry about packing any extras when you need to prepare a hot drink for 2. Likewise, the dual voltage switch will let you travel knowing that the kettle will work abroad about as well as at home. Apart from that, there's an automatic cut-off switch that prevents accidents, a power-on indicator light that tells you whether the kettle is boiling or not, and the perfect pour spout that eliminates spills.

Long story short, the Quest 35690 will travel with you wherever you go, making sure that you can always enjoy a hot drink at that destination.

The Russell Hobbs 23840 is pretty tiny considering its 0.85-litre capacity. At 12 x 18.8 x 18 centimetres, the model is more than portable. Contributing to the same cause are the 2 plastic cups and the 2 plastic spoons that are shipped with the kettle, making sure that you can hit the road without bringing extra utensils with you. Moreover, the cups and the spoons are made from BPA-free plastic, so you can use them without worrying about the plastic affecting the taste.

Small but mighty, the model draws 1000 watts, boiling water within ~2 minutes. From the ergonomics angle, we can get behind the hinged lid, enabling easy filling. We can also get behind the dual water level windows, letting you fill the kettle with just the right amount of water without rotating it. The boil-dry protection, the dual voltage switch, the removable and washable filter, this model incorporates everything that separates high-quality travel kettles from cheap alternatives.

The only downside is the relatively short cord that keeps you more tied to the mains than you would probably prefer. Aside from that, the Russell Hobbs 23840 will suit trips-away, motor homes, hotels, student accommodations, guests rooms, and more.

The LOUTYTUO Food-Grade Silicone Foldable Electric Kettle is an outlier. First things first, as the name implies, you can fold this kettle, which is new. Its heat-resistant silicone body can be collapsed, making sure that the model can fit even lightweight suitcases without taking up more space than necessary. Furthermore, you can detach the power cord and the handle, separating them and making this kitchen appliance even more space-saving.

But, as great as this feature is, the product's biggest selling point is shared between it and the heat preservation function, so you can also boil milk or noodles and keep them hot. When the temperature drops below 85 degrees Celcius, the water will start self-heating. Using the knob-type temperature adjustment dial, you can switch between insulation, tea, coffee, and boiling settings.

Of course, the model also has its shortcomings. Appearance-wise, the foldable construction looks a little awkward. Also, the lid is not very tight, so we would not recommend turning the kettle more than 90 degrees down.

Nevertheless, there are very few models that are as convenient on the road and can be as easily brought with you as the LOUTYTUO Food-Grade Silicone Foldable Electric Kettle.