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By ESTHER MARSHALL

Published: 14:43 BST, 1 May 2025 | Updated: 14:47 BST, 1 May 2025

Handheld portable fans surged in popularity during 2024’s record breaking heatwaves. 

And with temperatures already hitting 29 degrees, it seems mini coolers will be even more in demand this year.

These incredible portable fans are easy to carry, simple to use and really effective at keeping you cool. 

The best portable fans are generally lightweight and easy to fit inside a bag – or even a pocket – as you don’t want to be weighed down by one while on your commute or summer holiday. 

It’s important to check for a long battery life as well as you’ll want to be able to take it out for the day without needing to stop at a charging point. 

MailOnline Travel generally prefers to opt for a fan with several speed settings, so you can adjust it depending on the heat and your mood. 

And some fans even come with funky extra features, so keep an eye out for those.  

Whether you’re fighting the heat in a tent in Cornwall or sightseeing in Barcelona, stay cool, calm and collected with our picks of this year’s best portable fans. 

£19.99

This 3 in 1 rechargeable mini fan has a flashlight and a portable charger as part of its design. 

It has two speed settings and it’s rechargeable via USB. The product comes in six different colours with the pink version currently the cheapest choice.  

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£12

A handheld and easily portable fan, this item has three different speed settings. The handle has a fold-out stand, so it can be put on a table for hands-free use. 

The fan is chargeable via USB and can operate for nine hours on low speed.  

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£7.92 

A good choice for any beauty fans, this hand held fan has a clip which means it can be easily attached to a mirror. 

It also comes with a ring light which can be used separately or while the fan is on. 

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£5

One of the cheapest options available, Superdrug’s portable fan has a sleek black design. 

It’s chargeable by USB and costs just £5.  

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£7.29

Available at Robert Dyas, this tiny pocket sized travel fan won’t take up much extra space in hand luggage. 

The fan is powered by batteries so it could be a great choice for a camping holiday. It has two speed modes.  

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£36.99

This quirky fan is designed to be placed around the wearer’s neck and keep their face cool. 

The product has been created to be ultra-light and easy to wear while its also designed to be quiet. It’s available in five different colours. 

 

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Portable fans are a handy essential for travel – these are the best mini fans to beat the heat

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