Best car cup holders

Top pick: Swigzy Cup Holder Expander — the one I'd buy for most people. It drops into an existing console holder and widens it to grip big bottles and 32–40 oz tumblers, with an adjustable base that keeps it steady on bumpy roads.

Who the others suit:

• TYKOR Expander — if you want the same idea for the widest range of bottles (roughly 16–46 oz) on a tight budget.
• Seven Sparta Expander — if your main cup is a Hydro Flask 32 or 40 oz; it's built around those.
• Universal Foldable Cup Holder (with hook) — if your car has no usable console holder at all; it mounts elsewhere and folds away when not in use.
• EEEkit Seat Wedge Holder — if you're short on console space and want a holder that tucks between the seats.
• JUGUJUGU Door Cup Holder — if you'd rather clip a holder onto the door panel.
• Auto Drive Expander — a basic, low-cost expander for standard-size cups.

Check the diameter of your car's existing holder and your bottle before ordering — that's the one spec that decides whether an expander fits.