Haven't sorted out your travel insurance? It's usually cheap to book last-minute
Booking travel insurance early is always best, but booking last-minute is much better than not at all.
So you've booked your holiday, packed your bags and the countdown to your big summer getaway is on. But did you remember to book travel insurance?
Our research shows one in ten travellers take off without travel insurance, and you don't want to be one of them. You'll be left at risk and out of pocket if the unexpected happens, so the best time to get yourself covered is now.
As schools around the UK break up for the summer holidays, our message to anyone heading away soon without travel insurance is simple. It's almost never too late to book your travel insurance, even up to the day before you take off.
We'd always recommend sorting out your travel insurance as soon as you book your holiday. This way, you're covered in case pre-holiday headaches, like medical emergencies, force you to cancel your trip. But if you leave it to the last couple of days before jetting off like 6% of those asked, it will almost always be cheaper.
That's because your policy won't need to cover cancellation for as much time. This brings the cost down while making sure you're covered for big expenses like medical bills and repatriation while you're away.
So no matter how soon your holiday is, there's never a bad time before your trip to book travel insurance.
Need help booking the right cover for you? Take a look at our Holiday Extras Travel Insurance page for hassle-free advice on which policy you should choose and to break down all the industry jargon. And if you've already booked travel insurance with us, you can ask our AI assistant SYD anything about your policy and they'll tell you if you're covered.
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