More and more Australians are travelling than ever before. They are not just touring their own country, they are leaving the continent and choosing to explore the wonders of the world. Sadly, not all of them have taken the time to buy the right insurance.
Many Australians are finding out that not having insurance can be extremely costly. Losing your luggage is inconvenient, but it is probably one of the least expensive things that could happen while you are on a holiday. What would happen if you hit a person in your rental car? Are you covered? What if the person you are with gets injured, and they are unable to leave the country. Can you afford to stay with them and pay for the extra time? What about the medical costs? All of these things can run thousands if not hundreds of thousands of dollars. Without insurance, you are at risk. (See also gap year travel insurance and travel insurance Ireland.)
Key considerations for your travel insurance
Key considerations when choosing travel insurance should include
-do kids go free?
-can you buy online?
-do you need single trip or multi trip?
-do you need travel insurance for Ireland only or for worldwide travel?
-is flight insurance included in your policy?
-do you need single trip insurance or would multi trip be a smarter bet? Perhaps you will be going skiing later in the year as well as your trip to Ireland or to the sun from Ireland?
Comparison shopping will help to guarantee that you are able to find the right coverage.
Some leading companies who provide travel insurance in Ireland include Quinn insurance Ireland, the AA (Automobile Association), Bank of Ireland, AIB, Axa and many others.See also travel insurance for over 70s, gap year travel insurance, European travel insurance and budget travel insurance.
So do your research before you make your trip, shop around and check out rates on the internet and see what is and is not covered by the policy.
