Travel insurance: protect yourself on holiday

Getting the best travel insurance

  • Why you need travel insurance, plus top tips for finding the best value policy
  • Find out exactly what your travel insurance should cover before you buy
  • Help with choosing between multi-trip and single-trip cover
  • Travel insurance for over-65s: what to do if you can't find a policy

What's in this guide

Why do I need travel insurance

Find out why travel insurance is a holiday essential, plus tips on how to buy a policy

What your travel insurance should cover

Check that your travel insurance meets these requirements before buying

Multi-trip, single-trip, European and worldwide travel insurance

Choose the right travel insurance policy for you

Travel insurance for over-65s

Tips for over-65s, and anyone struggling to find affordable travel insurance

Tips for making a successful travel insurance claim

Plus what to do if your insurer won't pay out

Worldwide extended trip policies

What you need to know if you are travelling abroad for more than 30 days at a time

Which? works for you