Travel Insurance, Annual Travel Insurance

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Whether you are going on a short break or embarking on an adventurous world tour, Direct Line has a cost-effective travel insurance policy to suit you. Give yourself the peace of mind you deserve and save money in the process with an individually tailored insurance policy from Direct Line. We offer a versatile assortment of travel insurance policies including: single and annual multi trip cover and backpackers insurance.

Welcome to Travel Insurance

Travel insurance welcome: Information about Direct Line travel insurance
Get a travel insurance quote: Get a cheaper online travel insurance quote
Retrieve a saved quote: Login to Policy & Quote Manager

Policy details

View an existing travel insurance policy: Login to Policy & Quote Manager
Travel insurance policies: Check out our travel insurance policy documents
Tailored travel insurance: Our policies are designed to meet your travel insurance needs
Summary of travel insurance cover: Our quick reference summary of cover

Need Help?

Travel insurance phone numbers: How to contact our travel insurance team
Ask us a question: Answers to the commonly-asked questions
Travel insurance claims information: How to make a claim
Route planner: Plan your journey, find a map or locate points of interest on your route

Tips and advice

Shopping spots: Some handy global shopping tips
Student travel insurance: Read this if you are travelling for your Gap Year
General travel advice: Helpful hints to reduce the risk of injury or illness while on holidays
Is your passport lost or stolen?: Reporting a lost or stolen passport
Have a safe trip: Information on the European Health Insurance Card
Travel wise: How to avoid theft when abroad
Hidden treasures: Inspiration for holidays off the beaten track
No place like home: You don't need to leave the UK to have a great holiday
Health Factors: It's important we know about your pre-existing medical conditions before you travel
Advice on activity holidays: Why it's important to check your insurance before you take part in holiday activities
Last minute travel: What to consider when you want to book a last minute holiday
Over 50's travel insurance: Direct Line does insure age groups of 50 and over
Advice on working abroad: Tips on what to do and how to plan your working holiday
Advice on winter sports: How to plan your holiday and why travel insurance is essential
Staying secure abroad: Tips on how to avoid crime when you are travelling
Family holiday guide: Advice on how to plan for a family holiday and how to take out family holiday insurance
Carry on camping: How to plan the perfect trip, with advice on travel insurance and breakdown cover
Avoiding disease abroad: Precautions you should take before and during your travels
Holiday inventory: List it in case you lose it! – Why it’s important to record the details of any valuables you take on holiday
Responsible travel: How to offset or reduce your carbon footprint while on holiday
A case of bad timing: What to do when you have to cancel your holiday or cut it short
Holidays that help: How to find and take part in a charity or volunteering holiday as well as taking out adequate travel insurance
Winter sun: Take a well-deserved break in the winter sun – read our guide on finding your ideal hot spot
Christmas shopping breaks: Do your Christmas shopping abroad this winter and stay insured with Direct Line travel insurance
Beat jet lag: Don’t let jet lag mar the excitement of crossing continents for that once-in-a-lifetime holiday or important business trip. Here’s how to take the drag out of jet lag
Learn the lingo before you go: If you really want to get under the skin of the country you’re travelling to, then learning the language is a good place to start
Ethical travel: Go ‘green’ when you take a holiday
Hiring a car: A simple checklist for planning a great road trip
Take a gap year: Taking a break between studies? Want to enhance your skills or jumping at the chance of a career break? Then follow our tips on how to make the best of your time out.

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Pet insurance: Protect your cat or dog with Direct Line Pet Insurance
Car insurance: For all your car insurance needs.