Our Experts Written by Pamela Vachon Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement Why You Can Trust CNET 16171819202122232425+ Years of Experience 14151617181920212223 Hands-on Product Reviewers 6,0007,0008,0009,00010,00011,00012,00013,00014,00015,000 Sq. Feet of Lab Space How we test CNETs expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise.Table of Contents Our Picks Best overall travel mug Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug View details $22 at Amazon View details A close second for under $30 Miir Flip Traveler View details $28 at Amazon View details Best variety of sizes, colors and features Yeti Rambler View details $35 at Amazon View details Best budget travel mug Contigo West Loop View details $16 at Target View details Best travel mug for espresso drinks KeepCup View details $30 at Amazon View details Best travel mug with top handle Hydro Flask Flex Sip View details $27 at Amazon View details Best design S'well Tumbler View details $30 at Amazon View details Table of Contents What's the best travel mug?A good travel mug can make all the difference, offering spill-proof convenience and keeping your hot coffee or iced tea just right. CNET recommends Zojirushis $30 stainless steel travel mug as the top pick for keeping your beverages at the perfect temperature on the go. Often available for under $20, its a reliable choice for busy mornings or commutes. But your requirements may differ, and weve tested the best options to help you find the one that suits your needs. A travel mug can come in quite cheap, but you may have to spend a bit to get a good one. They can cost up to $45 (which makes it a great gift under $50). To help you navigate through the sea of travel coffee mugs on the market, we tested several of the best to see which ones keep drinks hot the longest, protect against leaks and feel nice to hold -- and look at. These are the seven best travel mugs of 2025, to keep your car's cup holder busy.Best travel coffee mugs Photo Gallery 1/1 $22 at Amazon $38 at Zojirushi Sizes 12, 16 ouncesColors 8Price $30 $22 at Amazon $38 at Zojirushi Admittedly, sometimes choosing the "best" model of a given product is a matter of extreme nuance, but in this case, it wasn't even close. Zojirushi's sleek travel mug was the top performer in every possible metric. After 5 hours, the liquid was still piping hot. The screw-on lid was infallible and yet easy to drink from, with a spring-loaded button that opens the lid, and a lock feature to prevent it from being jostled open when in the closed position. (Let it be a testament to my faith in these mechanisms that I put the Zojirushi full of coffee in an overnight bag along with my clothing for a train ride out of town.) Regardless of this additional measure of security, the slim design made it easy to operate one-handed while not risking control of the mug. For the aesthetically conscious, the Zojirushi stainless mug comes in a variety of sizes, colors and patterns.