As Vacation Costs Rise, Farmer’s Fridge Is Helping Travelers Save On Healthy Airport Meals

Spring break travel is in full swing — but so are the prices. The average cost of a prime-time vacation has more than doubled since 2019, reaching $8,306, according to data from travel insurance comparison site Squaremouth.

For travelers looking to stretch their budgets, one unlikely place to save could be the airport terminal. Farmers Fridge, a company known for its network of more than 150 smart vending machines, offers fresh, healthy meals and snacks at a fraction of the cost of typical airport dining.

With prices ranging from $4 to $12, Farmers Fridge provides a rotating menu of more than 25 salads, bowls, snacks, and breakfast options available 24/7 at over 20 major airports across the U.S., including LAX, JFK, and Chicago OHare. Frequent flyers can save even more by ordering through the companys mobile app, which offers discounted pricing — bringing most meals to $10 or less.

“Travel is expensive, but a good meal at the airport doesnt have to be,” said Farmer’s Fridge Founder and CEO Luke Saunders. “Farmers Fridge wants to make fresh, healthy meals as accessible as a candy bar — and weve turned our smart vending machines into the worlds smallest restaurants – ideal for busy, cost-conscious travelers.”

The brand, which has sold more than 17 million meals, has built a loyal following among airline crew members, pilots, and flight attendants who rely on the machines during off-peak hours. In addition to their airport footprint, Farmers Fridge meals can also be found at hundreds of HMSHost and Hudson News locations and at more than 2,000 retail points nationwide.

For travelers looking to save on their spring break without compromising on nutrition, a salad in a jar might just be the easiest — and healthiest — hack in the terminal.