Backpacker Travel Insurance

There are many backpacker travel insurance and gap year travel insurance policies available. They focus on the needs of travellers on their year out before university, with some policies age limited (e.g. policy holders must be below 36).

The nature of backpacker travel insurance means many companies add special provisions, for example allowing you to return home a number of times during your travels. They can also provide cover for multiple destinations and trips if needed.

It is important to shop around for the right insurance, particularly in the case of extended trips abroad or if you’re passing through a number of countries. Comparing products from two or three companies is a good start, and examining the fine print and the conditions of the cover will allow you to see where the real differences lie. Be sure to choose a policy which covers you in all the areas required for your journey.

Careful shoppers should find it straightforward to choose backpacker travel insurance or gap year travel insurance suited to them.

Click on the links below to compare quotes from leading travel insurers.