Travel Insurance Guides
Our guides to buying Travel Insurance
Here at moneysupermarket.com we have put together a series of travel insurance guides to help you get the best deal on your travel insurance. Read our guides for tips on finding the right policy for your individual needs and learn how to lower your premiums with our money saving ideas.
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- Does travel insurance cover cycling?
- Does travel insurance cover water sports?
- Does travel insurance cover quad biking?
- Does travel insurance cover trekking and hiking?
- Does travel insurance cover scuba diving?
- What travel insurance do I need for the Caribbean?
- What is a GHIC card?
- What is volunteer travel insurance?
- Does travel insurance cover rock climbing?
- What are the cabin bag rules by airline?
- Can I get travel insurance with a disability?
- Can I have more than one travel insurance policy?
- What is high-risk travel insurance?
- How do I claim on my travel insurance? Travel insurance policies offer peace of mind in case your holiday doesn’t go to plan – and they can save you a lot of money if youo need to make a claim. Here we look at how the claim process works.
- What is FCDO travel advice?
- What the EU's new entry-exit system means for you
- Can I get travel insurance with a mental health condition?
- Do I need supplier failure or airline failure insurance?
- Can I get travel insurance if I have diabetes?
- Travel insurance and Defaqto ratings
- Repatriation insurance
- Travel disruption insurance
- Airline strike travel insurance
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- Checked baggage allowance The number of bags you can take with you a flight, and their weight, will depend on the airline you’re flying with, where you’re going, and the type of ticket you have. Get it wrong and you’ll end up with an extra unwelcome charge to pay.
- When to buy travel insurance?
- How travel insurance for unaccompanied minors works If a child has to travel on their own, it’s important to have the right cover in place to keep them, and their belongings, safe. Here we look at how travel insurance for unaccompanied minors works.
- How does no-excess travel insurance work? If you make a claim on a travel insurance policy, you’ll usually be required to pay an excess. That’s a pre-agreed amount you pay your insurer, such as £100. But if you choose no-excess travel insurance, you won’t be required to pay anything. Here, we explain the pros and cons…
- What is ATOL protection? No one wants to think about something going wrong with their holiday, but from cancelled flights to companies going bust, issues can arise. If your holiday has ATOL protection though, you should be able to claim money back or continue your holiday.
- What is EHIC? The European Health Insurance Card explained The EHIC scheme gives UK residents access to the same healthcare as a local, at the same cost, when they’re travelling in certain European countries, The card has now been replaced by the GHIC but valid cards can still be used in certain countries.
- Can I get travel insurance if I have cancer?
- Motorcycle travel insurance MoneySuperMarket does not offer specialised motorcycle travel Insurance. We can help you find standard travel insurance as well as standard motorbike insurance that may offer some cover for overseas motorcycle riding.
- Travel insurance and natural disasters This guide will outline who you can turn to for help or compensation in the event of a natural disaster – whether you've booked a package holiday or are travelling independently.
- Missed flights Missing a connecting flight can throw your travel plans into disarray, so it’s good to know your travel insurance policy might be able to help.
- Travel insurance and death in the family An unexpected death in the family can hit hard, and it’s understandable that travel plans will take a back seat. Here’s how your travel insurance policy might be able to cover you.
- Travel insurance with high blood pressure High blood pressure and hypertension can affect the price of your travel insurance and your cover options. In this guide we'll outline how to handle travel insurance with high blood pressure.
- What should I do if my passport is lost or stolen?
- Travel insurance for Malta
- Do I need travel insurance for the UK?
- Travel insurance for caravans and campervans
- Travel insurance for interrailing
- Extreme sports travel insurance Looking to take part in extreme sports while you're on holiday? Standard travel insurance may not cover activities such as sky diving or rock climbing. Find out everything you need to know about extreme sports travel insurance in this guide.
- Can I get travel insurance if I have Crohn’s disease?
- Stroke travel insurance You can still enjoy going on holiday after having a stroke – and with a good travel insurance policy, you can relax knowing you’re fully protected
- Snowboarding Insurance Planning a winter sports holiday? Find out all you need to know and more about snowboarding insurance right here!
- Can I get travel insurance with cystic fibrosis?
- Travel insurance for epilepsy When you have a pre-existing medical condition like epilepsy, travel insurance is an essential – but it can also be more expensive. Here’s everything you need to know about finding insurance and travelling with epilepsy.
- What does travel insurance cover? Need some help choosing the right travel insurance? We've got you. Read on and we'll walk you though what standard travel insurance covers and what may require a specialist policy.
- Travelling abroad with a baby Planning a trip with an infant? Explore our guide for travelling with a baby, offering practical advice, a handy checklist, and insights on choosing the best family travel insurance for a stress-free journey.
- Travel insurance for children Travelling is an exciting adventure, especially for children. However, it's also a time when things can go wrong, from minor injuries to lost luggage. That's why it's essential to consider children's travel insurance. It offers peace of mind, so no matter what happens, you're covered.