The best travel bidets we tested
Best travel bidet: Luxe Bidet
Best packable travel bidet: Brondell Gospa Collapsible Travel Bidet
Travel bidet with the best water pressure: Bidet Buddy PureJet
Bidets offer a practical alternative to toilet paper, but the challenge is that most stay fixed at home. That’s where travel bidets come in, which provide a portable solution for a clean experience wherever you go. These compact devices typically feature a water reservoir and spray nozzle, which makes them easy to slip into a bag and use in public restrooms, hotels or anywhere away from home. With the growing need for on-the-go convenience from our travel gear, I tested eight popular travel bidets to find the best options.
From the powerful water pressure of Bidet Buddy to the practicality of Brondell and Tushy, these are all great options when picking out a bidet to throw in your bag.
This bidet can hold 450 milliliters of water. Its ergonomic bottle feels great in hand, and the retractable nozzle has a 10-hole spray pattern that provides a great clean. It includes a waterproof nylon pouch, making it easy to store.
This bidet has a 500-milliliter, BPA-free silicone squeeze bottle for effective cleansing. It compresses to less than 5 inches and is easy to store for on-the-go use.
Depending on how far you expand the bottle, this bidet can hold 350 to 550 milliliters of water for each use. It is rechargeable with a 5,000mAh battery that lasts up to 65 uses. It also has two modes to ensure an effective clean.
Best travel bidet: Luxe Bidet
The Luxe Bidet combines ergonomic design with portability with a safe, BPA-free and dishwasher-safe option that’s easy to clean. It holds 450 milliliters of water per fill and provides up to three squeezes for a thorough clean without needing a refill. If you need more than that, though, you would need to refill, which can be difficult, especially when using a public restroom with stalls.
The water compartment on the Luxe isn’t collapsible, but the retractable 10-hole nozzle does tuck into the bottle when not in use. It delivered a balanced water flow that was neither too strong nor too weak. Since it’s manually operated, the pressure is user-controlled, but the nozzle design ensured an even spray for efficient cleaning.
It also comes with a discreet carrying case.
The Luxe bidet is only $18 when its on sale and $36 at full price. Whether you are completely new to bidets or just want a reasonably priced and practical option, the Luxe Bidet is great for anyone and everyone.
Best packable travel bidet: Brondell Gospa Collapsible Travel Bidet
Many portable bidets feel like you’re squeezing a regular water bottle due to their plastic nature, but this collapsible option is made of thick, BPA-free silicone. In my opinion, it’s a better experience for two reasons. First, you aren’t using an attachment on a water or plastic bottle, which makes a loud noise when being squeezed. The beauty of a portable bidet is how discreet it can be, and the thick silicone is practically silent when in use. The second is that it just feels more sturdy. Some other bidets feel low-quality with the thin plastics being used, but the Brondell feels like a significant product. It has weight, feels grounded and is easy to grip when using.
The Brondell’s standout feature, though, was the large, nonslip, textured grip in the middle of the water compartment, which offers an even more secure hold when using it upside down.
Its collapsible design is also perfect for portability without compromising size. The nozzle tucks into the cap, and the bottle compresses to under 5 inches, yet fully expanded, it holds up to 500 milliliters (16.9 ounces) of water, which is plenty for a thorough clean. It comes with a discreet storage bag that’s ideal for travel too.
In terms of price, this bidet is only $25 at full price. It’s a great option for anyone to purchase if you aren’t sure how often you would use the bidet.
Travel bidet with the best water pressure: Bidet Buddy PureJet
The Bidet Buddy features two parts: an expandable plastic water bottle and an electric, rechargeable bidet. The bottle has a detachable base and an expandable center that you fill with water. When compressed to its smallest capacity, it can hold 350 milliliters of water, and when fully expanded can hold a staggering 550 milliliters.
The bidet itself is a small electric component that screws to the top of the bottle that has a charging port, pressure modes and battery indicator. Powered by a 5,000mAh battery, it offers up to 65 washes per charge, which means you don’t need any external batteries and can simply recharge it when needed. It charges via USB-C, which is super convenient for travelers.
What sets the PureJet apart is its impressive water pressure. With two modes — a soft 227 milliliter per minute setting for sensitive areas and a stronger 380 milliliter per minute option for a deeper clean — it feels like a luxury device.
Also, it’s waterproof and can withstand submersion in up to 3 feet of water for 30 minutes, so minor spills or splashes aren’t a concern. It comes with a velvet travel case too and a cap for covering the bottle when not in use.
When looking at price, this bidet is a bit more expensive due to the electric capabilities that power it. While $55 may seem like a hefty price, if you are an avid bidet user, it is completely justified. It’s also often on sale — it’s $10 off at the time of publishing — so if you are new to bidets and want to try it, a discount makes it even more worth it.
How we tested
To conduct my testing, I exclusively used travel bidets by bringing each one along on trips to assess their portability and practicality in real-life situations. I then evaluated each based on the following criteria:
- Compactness: A truly portable bidet should be easy to carry without taking up much space. While all the bidets in our testing pool were small enough to put in a backpack, some compressed completely and others only had retractable nozzles. I noted the style and process required to compress each bidet, how small they compressed and if there was any difficulty throughout the process.
- Water pressure: The bidets that were tested varied a lot in terms of water pressure. Some did not provide a thorough enough cleaning when squeezing, while others outperformed. A bidet’s main goal is to clean, so good pressure is crucial. I noted the level of pressure each bidet provided and considered any trouble I had when producing the pressure or with the pressure itself.
- Capacity: The bidets tested ranged from 180 to 550 milliliters. Some on the smaller side required multiple refills to get a full clean, while those with a larger capacity could get a thorough clean in just one fill. I noted the capacity of each bidet as well as how much refilling, if any, was required.
- Manual/battery power: Travel bidets can be completely manual, battery powered or electric. Each has drawbacks, such as lack of water pressure, needing external batteries or requiring recharging every few weeks. The choice remains up to you on what you value the most, but I considered the type of power as well as the maintenance required and factored that into my ranking process.
- Cost: While all the travel bidets in our testing pool were under $100, I kept track of the price of each and if the quality of each bidet was worth its price.
Other travel bidets we tested
This “bidet” is more of an attachment than full-fledged device. It inserts into the top of a water bottle and transforms it into a manual bidet. While it is one of the smallest of the bunch, it relies on a separate component to function, which isn't ideal.
This bidet offers a 180-degree nozzle, making it great for getting that perfect aim. However, it relies on two AA batteries to operate, which can be frustrating to keep replacing.
This bidet is another attachment-style device. It fits into any standard water bottle and has a super-snug fit. It is the smallest bidet we tested and can fit right in your pocket. It provides a decent stream of water, but the pressure is based on the user.
The Tushy bidet is great. It not only collapses down but has an adjustable nozzle and anti-leak design. It comes with a cushioned pouch and carabiner clip, making it easy to attach to your bag for easy access.
This bidet is wider in size than the others in our testing pool and quite heavy. While the water pressure is good, it requires a AA battery to work. It shrinks down into an outer shell when not in use and has a lanyard to ensure you don’t drop it, which can be handy. It is, however, very expensive for a travel bidet.
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