Whether you’re planning an action-packed vacation or a relaxing weekend away, one of the biggest hurdles that holidaymakers face is packing their bags.
From to-ing and fro-ing with what you need to make sure everything fits, packing can quickly become overwhelming—especially when you need to pack for others who can’t pack for themselves.
But with the right luggage in the right sizes, you’ll easily fit everything you need for your next family trip away from home.
That’s why we’ve rounded up which luggage sets are best for families to travel with.
2024’s top luggage for families
- Expandable carry-on luggage set in moss, $510 (usually $1020), Antler (here’s why)
- NERE Stori Suitcase Set in Delicate Blue, $399 (usually $690), STRANS (here’s why)
- Pierre Cardin Musee bundle luggage set in blue, $291 (usually $485), Myer (here’s why)
The best luggage sets for families in 2024
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Expandable carry-on luggage set in moss
$510 (usually $1020) at Antler
Best overall family luggage set
This three-piece luggage set from Antler is the perfect blend of style and functionality. Purpose-built for seamless and stress-free travel, this luggage set is a must for families.
Strong and lightweight, each suitcase if fitted with expandable zips, a cross strap compression system, and zip pockets to keep everyone’s belongings separate, and the dirty from the clean.
With multi-directional silent double spinner wheelers, TSA-approved locks, and multi-stop ergonomic grip handles, with Antler luggage by your side, travel will be effortless.
Key features:
- Expandable carry-on luggage (54.5 x 36 x 24.5 cm)
- Medium luggage (67.5 x 47.6 x 30 cm)
- Large luggage (81 x 53.7 x 35.5 cm)
- TSA-combination lock
- Lifetime warranty
02
NERE Stori Suitcase Set in Delicate Blue
$399 (usually $690) at STRAND
Best for affordable matching luggage
Travelling as a trio? Or maybe you’ve over done it on your holiday wardrobe. This set of three hard shell suitcases from NERE will have your every travel need sorted. Designed with a triage of storage solutions from zipped compartments to open and closed folding space, there is a spot for everything.
Key features:
- Small suitcase (55 x 35 x 24.5 cm)
- Medium suitcase (65 x 42.5 x 27.5 cm)
- Large suitcase (75 x 47.5 x 31cm)
- Built-in TSA combination lock
- Eight spinner wheels
03
Pierre Cardin Musee medium and cabin bundle luggage set in blue
$291 (usually $485) at Myer
Best for smooth gliding suitcase
Travel in style with this affordable family-friendly two-piece luggage set from Pierre Cardin. Made from durable plastic, each suitcase is built to last and makes for a great companion for all your domestic and international trips.
What we especially love about this set is the 360-degree smooth spinner wheels that allow for easy manoeuvring – a must when travelling with little ones.
Key features:
- Carry-on case (54 x 37 x 24 cm)
- Large case (70 x 47 x 30 cm)
- Three-point combination lock
- Fully lined interior
04
SHOWKOO luggage expandable suitcase set
$339.99 at Amazon
Best for longer travel
Whether you are travelling for a lengthy period of time, or just need additional space to store everything you and your family need while away from home, this five-piece luggage set from SHOWKOO is exactly what you need.
The budget-friendly suitcase set will help you pack with ease thanks to various compartments with compression straps. It’s also fully expandable just in case you need a little extra room.
Key features:
- Large suitcase (50.8 x 32.5 x 75 cm)
- Medium suitcase (44.5 x 27.94 x 65 cm)
- Small suitcase (38 x 22 x 53 cm)
- Duffel bag and toiletry bag
- 360 degree swivel wheels
05
Mazam luggage suitcase trolley set in green
$133.10 (usually $148.90) at Amazon
Best for lightweight suitcases
Pack smart and safe with this suitcase set designed for families. With a hardy and durable outer shell and storage-saving design, you’ll be flying all over Australia and abroad for years to come.
As well as easy handling thanks to smooth dual-wheel castors, aluminium pull handles, and top and side carrying handles, this lightweight luggage will make getting from A to B a breeze.
Key features:
- Large suitcase (50cm x 31cm x 76 cm)
- Medium suitcase (42cm x 27cm x 68 cm)
- Small suitcase ( 38cm x 23cm x 56 cm)
- TSA-approved lock
- Super lightweight design
Also available at:
- $156.90 from Woolworths
- $134.01 from Bunnings
06
Advwin hard shell luggage set in black
$199.90 at Amazon
Best black suitcase set
Pack your belongings stylishly and securely with this shock-resistant travel set from Advwin. With internal zip mesh pockets, a central zip-close divider, and elasticized packing straps, everything will have its place before, during, and on your way home from wherever you are in the world.
Key features:
- Large suitcase (48 x 29 x 76 cm)
- Medium suitcase (42 x 25 x 65 cm)
- Small suitcase (36 x 22 x 55 cm)
- Extra small suitcase (30 x 19.5 x 46 cm)
- 360 degree mute universal wheel
How do you pack for a family of four in one suitcase?
Packing cubes are a great solution for those who are travelling with a family of four in one suitcase. Using packing cubes allows you to compress garments together to allow for more space in the suitcase, as well as keep each individual garment separate in its own space within the suitcase.
We also recommend bringing a drawstring bag to store underwear and/or dirty clothing.
And for those really looking to save on space, vacuum-sealed bags are another great way to go.
What brand of luggage is the most durable?
Experts often recommend Samsonite, Travelpro, and Rimowa as the most durable luggage brands.
Traditionally, hard-shell luggage is the most durable (and expensive) type of luggage – specifically aluminium hard-shell luggage. While it is a huge investment, this luggage has been built to last you on all your escapes both in Australia and abroad.
Related article:
- How to pack your carry-on luggage for a stress-free trip
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- Get ready to take flight with these affordable carry-on bags
- Our favourite affordable suitcases that you can travel across the globe with
