No two trips are exactly alike, and one-size-fits-all travel insurance isn’t always your best option. That’s why it’s critical for your peace of mind, and your bank account, to find a trip protection plan that allows you to choose only the coverage you need. This makes trip protection both affordable and sensible.
Not familiar with trip protection? This guide provides real-life situations to help you understand what each coverage means, if you need it for your trip and how it will benefit you should the inevitable trip debacle happen.
These are two of the most common types of trip protection coverage. This will cover non-refundable or prepaid deposits for cancellations and interruptions due to sudden illness or accidents that happen either before or during your trip.
“I was on a trip with my husband, and midway through I came down with the flu, so we went home earlier than planned. Because we had to suddenly cut our trip short, we lost all of the money we'd paid for the hotel and activities at our final destination.”
– Cassie K.
Good for: travelers who book activities with hefty deposits, longer-term stays, and prepaid accommodations in multiple destinations
Skip it: travelers using frequent flier miles, or staying with family/friends
This is an add-on for your trip insurance, providing the best flexibility.
Good for: dream vacations, high-dollar deposits, long trips booked over 6 months in advance, anyone who reserves the right to change their mind
Skip it: quick trips with cheap or free accommodation
Trip delay insurance covers unexpected hotel room costs, transportation costs, and meals as a result of the travel delay. Unexpected travel delays are all too common, so being able to affordably add this coverage to your trip could really be worthwhile.
“We were on vacation in Europe, and after three days in Lisbon, Portugal, we headed to the airport to catch an evening flight to our next city—only to find out it was delayed due to a staffing shortage. ... We had to book a last-minute room at a hotel near the airport and spend the next day traveling instead of sightseeing.”
– Jon S.
Good for: people who like to sleep in beds, anyone traveling during the current staffing shortage
Skip it: budget travelers with flexible schedules and the yoga skills necessary for sleeping in airport chairs
Who hasn’t had their luggage get lost, items damaged in transit, sent to the wrong destination, or it arrived days after you did. Baggage insurance coverage allows you to get reimbursed for lost, damaged or delayed luggage.
“I was flying from Los Angeles to Syracuse, New York. When I got off the plane and went to the baggage carousel, I realized that my bags didn’t make it on the flight, and the airline was unable to locate them. ... My first stop was the mall for a change of clothes to replace the delayed items.”
– Natalia G.
Good for: fashionistas, travelers with multiple checked bags or sports equipment
Skip it: people who don’t care about their belongings
Cover your bumper when you’re traveling in unfamiliar areas, parking in tight quarters, or renting a vehicle you’re not used to driving. Driving a different vehicle can be stressful enough, let alone worrying about damage out of your control.
“I’m used to driving a sedan, but my rental got upgraded to an SUV during a work trip. ... Not seeing the concrete barrier in front of me, I destroyed the front bumper on my first parking attempt. I assumed my corporate card would include [insurance]. It did not.”
– Elyssa S.
Good for: people driving in foreign countries, on the other side of the road, or in unfamiliar areas
Skip it: those who leave the driving to someone else
Most people are diligent about taking care of rental properties, but sometimes you can’t prevent those “uh oh” moments. You’re on vacation too, so protect yourself from having to helicopter over your friends if the rental booking is in your name.
Good for: families (especially with children), large groups, the accident-prone
Skip it: people roughing it in the woods, hostelers and couch-surfers
Protect yourself (and your wallet) with travel medical insurance to avoid unaffordable medical bills.
“I was visiting friends in Ecuador, and we went on a bike ride along an unpaved trail with rocky terrain. I took a turn too fast and fell, landing directly on my left arm. It broke in multiple spots, requiring surgery..”
– Greg M.
Good for: all domestic and international travelers and adventurers
Skip it: hefty medical bills don’t phase you
Just like you, your pets may need medical care while you’re traveling. Ensure you can take care of your pet’s medical needs and get reimbursed for emergency pet care, whether traveling domestically or abroad.
Good for: owners without pet insurance, pets outside of a domestic coverage area, all pets traveling internationally
Skip it: pets within a domestic pet medical insurance coverage area
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