Is travel insurance worth it?

Travel insurance can add to the cost of your holiday, but it could be crucial if things don’t go as planned.

Travel insurance document on clipboard beside passports, pen, sunglasses and hat among other items.
It's recommended travel insurance is bought as soon as possible, such as when the holiday is booked, rather than before travelling.
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While some may see travel insurance as an unnecessary expense that isn't worth it, it can offer important peace of mind to travellers. An insurance policy is a reminder that wherever you go, trip protection will follow.

But is travel insurance truly worthwhile? Here's everything you need to know.

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Rebekah is a news and personal finance journalist with extensive experience in digital journalism. She is currently Newsletter Editor (Global) at TheWeek.com, and a regular contributor to The Week Unwrapped podcast. Rebekah was previously Senior Personal Finance Reporter at Express.co.uk. Her interests include pensions, savings and money saving tips.