Does everyone on the trip need an account?

No. Split works without registration. Share the group by link or QR code; no email address or password is required.

Do we need to install an app while travelling?

No. Split works directly in a browser on phones, tablets and computers.

Can Split handle different percentages or individual shares?

Not currently. Split is designed for shared trip expenses that are divided equally among all members of the group.

Group trips · holidays · road trips

Split travel expenses with friends

Q: How do you split travel expenses with friends?

Create a trip group, add the travellers and record each shared expense with the amount and the person who paid. Split divides shared costs equally among all group members and calculates who owes whom.

Q: Which travel expenses can I track in Split?

Typical shared travel expenses include accommodation, rental cars, fuel, parking, groceries, shared restaurant bills and group activities. Personal purchases can simply be left out.

Q: How long are trip groups stored?

Inactive groups are automatically deleted after 21 days, which makes Split well suited to temporary trips and holidays.

One person pays for the accommodation, someone else covers the rental car, and another picks up the groceries? With Split, your group keeps shared trip expenses in one place and automatically sees who owes whom.

Create a trip group How it works

No sign-upNo accounts for your group

No app requiredUse it in your browser

Easy to shareGroup link or QR code

Automatic settlementSee who owes whom

Split trip expenses in 3 simple steps

Instead of keeping notes or building a spreadsheet during the trip, keep all shared costs in one group.

Create your trip group

Add everyone who is sharing the trip costs. No account or email address is required.

Add shared travel expenses

Record accommodation, transport, groceries or activities and select who paid.

Settle up at the end

Split totals the shared costs and shows the payments needed to balance the group.

Example: four friends on a group trip

Different people pay for different parts of the holiday. The total is shared equally among four travellers.

Shared trip expenses4 travellers

Accommodation

paid by Anna

$600

Rental car & fuel

paid by Ben

$200

Groceries

paid by Carla

$120

Parking & activity

paid by David

$80

Total

$1,000 ÷ 4 travellers

$250 each

Split compares each traveller's $250 share with what they already paid and calculates the settlement automatically.

Which travel expenses belong in the group?

The cleanest way to use Split is to record costs that everyone in the group actually shares. Personal purchases can stay outside the group.

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Accommodation

Hotels, holiday apartments, hostels, campsites or other accommodation paid for the whole group.

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Transport

Rental cars, fuel, tolls, parking, taxis or shared bus and train tickets.

Groceries

Breakfast, drinks, food and other shared supplies for your accommodation or day trips.

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Activities

Tickets, tours, excursions or bookings that the whole group takes part in.

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Shared meals

If one person covers a bill that the whole group agrees to share equally, add it as a shared expense.

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Personal spending

Souvenirs, individual drinks or purchases for one person do not need to be added to the shared group.

Why Split works well for group trips

On a trip, the person paying changes constantly. Split keeps the process lightweight so your group can focus on the trip instead of the spreadsheet.

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Share a link, not accounts

Open the trip group through one shared link or QR code. Nobody has to create a profile first.

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One shared current view

Recorded group expenses are synchronised so participants can see the current state of the trip group.

PDF

Export your records

If you want a simple record after the trip, you can export the recorded expenses as a PDF.

Good to know: Split currently divides each recorded shared expense equally among all members of the group. It works best when your group has agreed to share those costs equally.

Trips where a shared expense splitter helps

From a weekend away to a longer road trip, a central group expense list is useful whenever several people take turns paying.

Group holidays Weekend trips Road trips City breaks Holiday rentals Camping trips Ski trips Trips with friends

Frequently asked questions about splitting travel expenses

The essentials for your shared trip budget.

How do you split travel expenses with friends?

Create a trip group, add everyone travelling and record each shared expense with the amount and the person who paid. Split divides those shared costs equally among all group members and calculates who owes whom.

Which travel expenses can I track in Split?

Typical shared costs include accommodation, rental cars, fuel, parking, groceries, shared restaurant bills and group activities. Personal purchases can simply stay outside the group.

Does everyone need to sign up?

No. Split works without registration. Share the trip group using its link or QR code; no email address or password is required.

Do we need to install an app?

No. Split runs directly in a browser on phones, tablets and computers.

Can everyone in the group see the expenses?

Anyone with the group link can open the shared group. New and changed entries are synchronised so participants can see the current state.

Can I include personal travel expenses?

For the shared settlement, it is best to record only costs that everyone in the group should share. Split currently divides each recorded expense equally among all group members.

Does Split support custom percentages or unequal shares?

Not currently. Split is designed for shared trip expenses that your group wants to divide equally.

How long are trip groups stored?

Inactive groups are automatically deleted after 21 days, making Split particularly suitable for temporary trips, holidays and road trips.

Create your trip group and split the costs

Add your travellers, share the link and record shared expenses as you go. Split calculates the settlement when you are ready.

Create a trip group