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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.

Our top 4 guides and articles

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When to buy travel insurance?

The sooner you buy travel insurance after booking a trip, the sooner you’re protected against any eventualities – from breaking your leg to your holiday company going bust – that force you to change your plans. That’s why it’s best to buy travel cover on the day you book your holiday.
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Pregnancy travel insurance

Find out how being pregnant might affect your travel plans, especially if you’re intending to fly, and what you need to know about travel insurance when you’re expecting.
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Travel Cancellation Insurance

Can you get your money back if you have to cancel your holiday or if the company you booked with goes bust? Our guide explains what travel cancellation insurance covers and how it might be able to help.
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What is a GHIC card

The GHIC is a type of free health insurance for UK residents that covers health care at state-run hospitals when visiting Europe.

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  • Airline strike travel insuranceAirports never want to see strike action as it upsets customers and costs everyone money, but they still occasionally happen
  • Travel insurance for children travelling alone If you are planning a trip for an unaccompanied minor you will need to find specialist cover if they are travelling without you. Our guide explains.
  • Travel disruption insuranceTravel plans can be thrown awry for many reasons, but how can travel insurance help? Our guide explains the basics of travel disruption cover and other compensation you can find if your travel plans are disrupted.
  • Volunteer travel insuranceIf you are thinking of taking some time out to volunteer abroad, while it's great you will be helping others, you will need to look after yourself first with the right kind of travel insurance.
  • Extreme sports travel insuranceLooking 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.
  • Ultimate Holiday Packing ChecklistPutting off packing your bags ahead of your big trip? We’ve all been there.
  • Stroke travel insuranceYou 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
  • Crohn’s Disease Travel InsuranceIt is still possible to get travel insurance if you have Crohn’s disease, but there are a few extra things to consider. Our Q&A helps to explain all you need to know.
  • Snowboarding InsurancePlanning a winter sports holiday? Find out all you need to know and more about snowboarding insurance right here!
  • Travel insurance and natural disastersThis 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.
  • Cystic Fibrosis Travel insuranceTravel insurance with a pre-existing condition like Cystic Fibrosis can be complicated. Cover can vary, and sometimes you might need more than a standard policy. Our guide outlines how to find the right cover if you've been diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis.
  • Travel insurance for epilepsyWhen 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.
  • One-way travel insuranceThis page gives information about a financial product that’s not currently available through MoneySuperMarket. We hope you find this information useful, but bear in mind that we’re unable to help you buy this product at the moment.
  • Travel insurance claimsTravel insurance policies offer peace of mind in case your holiday doesn’t go to plan – but it’s still important to get the claim process right
  • Lost or stolen passportsA lost or stolen passport is more common than you might think. This is what to do if it happens to you: how to get a new one and make a claim on your travel insurance
  • Rock climbing travel insuranceIf you’re the adventurous type, rock climbing can be an exciting holiday activity but one that brings risks. Find out how travel insurance can help keep you safe and what you need to look for when comparing policies.
  • High-risk travel insuranceNormal travel insurance won’t cover you for travel to a high-risk destination or country where the Foreign Office advises against travel
  • Travel Insurance for DiabeticsFind out more on how to get the best travel insurance policy with a pre-existing condition like diabetes.
  • Travel insurance: SchengenIf you’re travelling to the Schengen area and you aren’t a UK citizen, you’ll need a Schengen visa – and you’ll also need travel insurance
  • What is no-excess Travel Insurance?You can avoid losing out when you make a claim by choosing no-excess travel insurance. Here, we explain the pros and cons
  • Repatriation insuranceIf you have a medical emergency during your holiday, you might need to be brought back to the UK early. This can be very expensive, but repatriation insurance can offer a helping hand.
  • Travel insurance with high blood pressureHigh 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.
  • Missed flightsGetting successfully from one place in the world to another often relies on smooth interconnecting flights. But will your travel insurance pay out for missed flights?
  • Scuba diving travel insuranceScuba diving is a fun way to explore the sea, and the right travel insurance policy will help protect you and your belongings against holiday mishaps
  • Motorcycle travel insuranceMoneySuperMarket does not offer specialised motorcycle travel Insurance. We can. however, help you find standard travel insurance as well as standard motorbike insurance that may offer some over for overseas motocycle riding.
  • Travel insurance and death in the familyIf your holiday is cancelled due to a bereavement, will your travel insurance pay out? Here’s what you need to know.
  • Travel insurance for cancer patientsIf you have recently been diagnosed with cancer, a holiday can give you the time and space to come to terms with the illness. Alternatively, it could be that you need a few days away to recuperate from cancer treatment. You might even want to go on holiday to celebrate the all-clear.
  • Supplier Failure Holiday ProtectionIn this guide we'll tell you what protections you have when booking a package holiday and what travel insurance will cover.
  • European Health Insurance CardAs of January 2021, the UK no longer participates in the EHIC scheme. However, valid cards can still be used in certain countries.
  • ATOL protectionIt’s always important to ensure your holiday is ATOL protected. Read on to find out what ATOL protection means and how it can help you.
  • Cycling holiday insuranceWhen you’re on holiday, it’s always wise to take out travel insurance – and cycling holidays are no different
  • Water sports travel insuranceWhether it’s surfing, kayaking or scuba diving, travel insurance for water sports will cover your holiday activities
  • Travel insurance for childrenTravelling 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.
  • Trekking and hiking travel insuranceHolidays are not just about lounging on the beach, they're also about exploring new territories.
  • Travel insurance and Defaqto ratingsNavigating the world of travel insurance can be daunting, with a myriad of options and factors to consider. Defaqto Star Ratings can provide an invaluable tool in helping you to make informed decisions. This guide will explain how Defaqto Star Ratings can help you to find the right travel insurance policy.
  • Short break travel insuranceWe all like escaping overseas on holiday, even if it’s only for a short while. Short break travel insurance gives you the freedom to truly relax and enjoy your little getaway.
  • Adventure sports travel insuranceLying on the beach with a cocktail in one hand and a book in the other is not everybody's idea of the perfect holiday