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Best reusable travel mugs compared in 2026

Travel mugs differ more than they first appear. This roundup compares five stainless-steel options: the 470ml Contigo Byron with its Snapseal lid, the 380ml Tlater with a screw cap and buckle closure, the 470ml Contigo West Loop Autoseal with a sip-sealing button, the 450ml Moon 360 with a 360-degree drinking lid, and the 470ml Thermos Icon Rock Cap. The mug designs, capacities and lid mechanisms vary. Capacity runs from 380ml to 470ml, and the stated hot-hold times range from 5 hours to 7 hours. Lids vary from button-operated and auto-sealing designs to a screw cap, so think about how you like to drink, whether you need the mug to fit a car cup holder, and how you prefer to clean it.

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Our Top Pick

Contigo Byron

Contigo Byron combines a 470ml capacity with full dimensions (8.3 x 8 x 18.3cm, 296g), a stainless-steel vacuum-insulated body and a Snapseal lid. Its stated hot-hold time of up to 7 hours and cold-hold time of up to 12 hours are among the longer hot-hold times in this roundup, it fits most car cup holders, and the lid is dishwasher-safe, with the body washed by hand.

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Travel mugs compared by capacity, lid and insulation

Product	Brand	Price	Retailer	Capacity	Dimensions and weight	Body and lid materials	Stated insulation	Cup-holder fit and cleaning
Contigo Byron Snapseal Travel Mug, Leakproof Thermal-Mug, 7h hot, 470 ml	Contigo	£9.0Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC	Amazon UK	470ml	8.3 x 8 x 18.3cm; 296g	Stainless-steel vacuum body; plastic lid	Hot up to 7h; cold up to 12h	Fits most car cup holders; lid dishwasher-safe; body hand-wash
Tlater Coffee to go Mug, 380 ml, with Leak-Proof lid, Double-Walled, Stainless Steel, for Coffee and Tea (Black)	Tlater	£9.99Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC	Amazon UK	380ml	—	Double-wall stainless steel; removable screw cap with silicone seal	Hot or cold up to 6h	Buckle closure
Contigo West Loop Autoseal Travel Mug, Stainless Steel Thermal Mug, Vacuum Flask, Leakproof Tumbler, Coffee Mug with BPA Easy-Clean Lid, 470 ml, Gunmetal	Contigo	£17.59Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC	Amazon UK	470ml	9.2 x 8.9 x 19.7cm	Stainless-steel vacuum body; BPA-free plastic lid	Hot up to 5h; cold up to 12h	Fits common car cup holders; lid dishwasher-safe; body hand-wash
Moon 360° Travel Mugs - Leakproof Reusable Coffee Cup for Hot Drinks - Insulated Stainless Steel Thermal Mug, Fits Car Cup Holders (450ml, Powder Coat/Black)	Moon	£21.79Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC	Amazon UK	450ml	—	18/8 stainless steel; double-wall insulation	Double-wall insulation	Narrow base fits standard car cup holders; top-button 360-degree lid
Thermos Icon Rock Cap Green Travel Coffee Tumbler (470ml) 7h Hot \| 22h Cold \| Adults stainless steel metal insulated leakproof reusable BPA-free thermal cup with lid for drinks, water, tea, gym, camping	Thermos	£19.99Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC	Amazon UK	470ml	—	Commercial-grade 18/8 stainless steel; BPA-free components	Hot up to 7h; cold up to 22h	Fits standard cup holders; non-slip base; leak-proof lid

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Reusable travel mugs at a glance

Best all-rounder

Contigo Byron Snapseal Travel Mug, Leakproof Thermal-Mug, 7h hot, 470 ml

A 470ml vacuum-insulated mug with a Snapseal lid, clear dimensions and stated hot-hold of up to 7 hours.

Contigo Byron holds 470ml and measures 8.3 x 8 x 18.3cm, weighing 296g. The body is vacuum-insulated stainless steel with a plastic lid, and the Snapseal lid closes the drinking opening. It is stated to keep drinks hot for up to 7 hours and cold for up to 12 hours. It fits most car cup holders. The lid can go in the dishwasher, while the body is hand-wash only.

Price£9.0Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC

Key Details

Capacity: 470ml
Dimensions and weight: 8.3 x 8 x 18.3cm; 296g
Body and lid materials: Stainless-steel vacuum body; plastic lid
Stated insulation: Hot up to 7h; cold up to 12h
Cup-holder fit and cleaning: Fits most car cup holders; lid dishwasher-safe; body hand-wash

What We Like

470ml capacity with stated hot-hold of up to 7 hours and cold-hold of up to 12 hours
Fits most car cup holders, and the lid is dishwasher-safe

Considerations

Body is hand-wash only, so only the lid can go in the dishwasher
Snapseal closure is a different style from button-operated drinking lids, so check it suits how you like to drink

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Best for a screw cap and buckle closure

Tlater Coffee to go Mug, 380 ml, with Leak-Proof lid, Double-Walled, Stainless Steel, for Coffee and Tea (Black)

A 380ml double-wall stainless-steel mug with a screw cap, silicone seal and buckle closure.

Tlater is a 380ml double-wall stainless-steel mug. It has a screw cap with a silicone seal and a removable lid, and a buckle closure. It is stated to hold hot or cold temperatures for up to 6 hours. It is the smallest capacity here, so it suits shorter drinks rather than a large refill.

Price£9.99Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC

Key Details

Capacity: 380ml
Body and lid materials: Double-wall stainless steel; removable screw cap with silicone seal
Stated insulation: Hot or cold up to 6h
Cup-holder fit and cleaning: Buckle closure

What We Like

Screw cap with silicone seal, a removable lid and a buckle closure
Stated to hold hot or cold temperatures for up to 6 hours

Considerations

380ml is the smallest capacity of the five mugs
The screw cap and buckle closure work differently from the push-button and auto-sealing lids of the other mugs, so it takes a different routine to open and close

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Best for a sip-sealing lid

Contigo West Loop Autoseal Travel Mug, Stainless Steel Thermal Mug, Vacuum Flask, Leakproof Tumbler, Coffee Mug with BPA Easy-Clean Lid, 470 ml, Gunmetal

A 470ml mug with an AutoSeal button that seals between sips and a lid lock.

Contigo West Loop Autoseal holds 470ml and measures 9.2 x 8.9 x 19.7cm. It has a stainless-steel vacuum-insulated body and a BPA-free plastic lid. The AutoSeal button seals the lid between sips, and there is a lid lock. It is stated to keep drinks hot for up to 5 hours and cold for up to 12 hours. It fits common car cup holders. The lid is dishwasher-safe, and the body is hand-wash.

Price£17.59Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC

Key Details

Capacity: 470ml
Dimensions and weight: 9.2 x 8.9 x 19.7cm
Body and lid materials: Stainless-steel vacuum body; BPA-free plastic lid
Stated insulation: Hot up to 5h; cold up to 12h
Cup-holder fit and cleaning: Fits common car cup holders; lid dishwasher-safe; body hand-wash

What We Like

AutoSeal button seals between sips, with a lid lock
470ml capacity, and it fits common car cup holders

Considerations

Stated hot-hold of up to 5 hours is shorter than the up to 7 hours of the Byron and the Thermos
Body is hand-wash only, and it is slightly larger than the Byron at 9.2 x 8.9 x 19.7cm

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Best for a 360-degree drinking lid

Moon 360° Travel Mugs - Leakproof Reusable Coffee Cup for Hot Drinks - Insulated Stainless Steel Thermal Mug, Fits Car Cup Holders (450ml, Powder Coat/Black)

A 450ml double-wall stainless-steel mug with a top-button 360-degree drinking lid.

Moon 360 holds 450ml and is made from 18/8 stainless steel with double-wall insulation. Its 360-degree drinking lid is operated by a top button, so you can drink from any side. The narrow base fits standard car cup holders.

Price£21.79Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC

Key Details

Capacity: 450ml
Body and lid materials: 18/8 stainless steel; double-wall insulation
Stated insulation: Double-wall insulation
Cup-holder fit and cleaning: Narrow base fits standard car cup holders; top-button 360-degree lid

What We Like

360-degree drinking lid operated by a top button
450ml of 18/8 stainless steel with a narrow base that fits standard car cup holders

Considerations

450ml capacity is slightly less than the 470ml models
The top-button 360-degree lid works differently from the screw cap, Snapseal and AutoSeal lids of the other mugs

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Best for stated cold-hold

Thermos Icon Rock Cap Green Travel Coffee Tumbler (470ml) 7h Hot | 22h Cold | Adults stainless steel metal insulated leakproof reusable BPA-free thermal cup with lid for drinks, water, tea, gym, camping

A 470ml 18/8 stainless-steel mug with a leak-proof lid and stated cold-hold of up to 22 hours.

Thermos Icon Rock Cap holds 470ml and is made from commercial-grade 18/8 stainless steel. It has a leak-proof lid and a non-slip base, and it fits standard cup holders. It is stated to keep drinks hot for up to 7 hours and cold for up to 22 hours, the longest cold-hold time in this roundup. The components are BPA-free.

Price£19.99Checked 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 UTC

Key Details

Capacity: 470ml
Body and lid materials: Commercial-grade 18/8 stainless steel; BPA-free components
Stated insulation: Hot up to 7h; cold up to 22h
Cup-holder fit and cleaning: Fits standard cup holders; non-slip base; leak-proof lid

What We Like

Stated hot-hold of up to 7 hours and the longest cold-hold time in this roundup, up to 22 hours
Leak-proof lid and a non-slip base, and it fits standard cup holders

Considerations

Its cap-style closure differs from the Contigo West Loop's AutoSeal sip button
It has no button-operated sip lid, so drinking works differently from the Moon 360 and Contigo West Loop

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