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Cut the cost of gap year travel insurance - we help you compare cheap gap year travel insurance quotes from the leading UK providers so you can get the best protection possible for less. We make finding quality gap year cover online simple, cheap and hassle free.
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Gap Year Travel Insurance Guide

How to protect yourself with a gap year travel insurance policy without breaking the bank.

Gap year travel insurance is a necessity for giving you peace of mind whether you are travelling or working abroad. Most policies offer cover for at least 365 days, some up to 2 years so whatever the length of your trip you will be sure to find adequate cover. Most gap year insurances only cover you for one trip which means that you can travel throughout the world but the cover ends when you return back to the UK. If you are planning to take several different trips over the course of a year, annual cover may be a more suitable option.

Insurers understand that you want to make the most of your gap year and so many include a wide variety of sports and activities within the cover, for those who plan a more adventure based trip, additional cover for more extreme sports such as parachuting or white water rafting is available can be added to your policy.

Whether you plan to travel in style or on a budget you are sure to find a level of gap year cover suitable for your needs. Often gap year policies give you only basic cover for your possessions so be sure to familiarise yourself with your policy documents to make sure that any valuables you intend to take with you are covered.

The majority of providers of gap year travel insurance have a 24 hour emergency helpline so that you can be sure that no matter where you are and whether you speak the local language, there will be someone available to advise you if you encounter a problem.

It is essential to sort out your gap year travel insurance before you leave the UK, especially because very few countries offer a free medical service. This means that if you do need treatment, without insurance it could end up costing you literally thousands of pounds.

With comprehensive gap year insurance in place before you embark on your travels, you can be sure that wherever you go and whatever happens you will be covered, giving you the reassurance and confidence to really make the most of your gap year.

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