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Cover from as little as 36p per day¹

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Backpacker Travel Insurance

Here at Holidaysafe, we understand that backpacking adventures come in all shapes and sizes, with lots of unexpected twists and turns. No backpacking trip is the same, which is why we offer an array of policies for you to choose from based on your budget and travel needs. Our backpacker policies offer cover for up to 18 months, which means you can explore new places and create unforgettable memories knowing you’re protected! Click below to get a free quote today.

What Does Our Travel Insurance Include?

  • Cover starting from as little as 36p per day¹
  • Trips up to 18 months covered (depending on your age and destination of choice)
  • Cover for coronavirus as standard⁴ (we also offer an extension at an additional premium to enhance this cover – find out more here)
  • Cover if you are made redundant and need to cancel your trip, subject to policy terms and conditions
  • Europe and Worldwide policies available
  • Cover for lost or stolen gadgets including smartphones, tablets, cameras and more available
  • Discounts for couples and families
  • Cover can include emergency medical expenses, cancellation, personal possessions, money, personal liability, legal expenses, personal accident plus much more
  • Over 100 sports and activities included as standard with an opportunity to extend your cover to include more!

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Why Choose Holidaysafe?

  • Rated ‘Excellent’ By Over 16,500 Customers!⁵
  • Award-winning cover! §
    • Finalists for ‘Best Travel Insurance Provider‘ in the 2022 Insurance Choice Awards
    • Your Money ‘Best Online Travel Insurance Provider‘ in 2018
    • Featured in the Which? Best Rate Tables since 2010 ᶤ
    • The British Travel Awards’ Bronze Place in the ‘Best Travel Insurance Provider’ category in 2017
    • Moneywise ‘Most Trusted Travel Insurance Provider’ in 2016
    • Moneyfacts ‘Travel Insurance Provider of the Year’ in 2014 & 2016
  • Discounts available when buying cover online*
  • Discounts on Couples & Family Policies
  • FREE and SECURE Customer Area to access your policy details
  • We’re not on comparison sites – we cut out the middleman and focus on keeping prices low!

Holidaysafe has been rated 4.5 out of 5 based on over 18,500 customer reviews on Trustpilot.
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Activity Packs & Extensions

Activity Packs

If you wish to partake in any activities whilst on your trip abroad, you need to ensure you have the right cover.

We cover a number of activities as standard. You can view these by simply clicking our ‘view activity packs’ button below, and find your chosen activity. If your sport or activity does not fall into the list we have, you may be signposted to our sister company who will be able to cover you.

View activity Packs

Extensions

Extensions

We offer a range of extensions on our Single Trip policies, including;

Cruise
Golf
Large Scale Events
COVID-19
Excess Waiver

To add any of these extensions to your policy, simply select them on the options page of the quote process.

Award Winning Travel Insurance

  • Travel Insurance Provider of the Year at the National Insurance Awards 2025*
  • Winner for 'Best Family Travel Insurance Provider 2024' in the 2024 SME UK Finance Awards*
  • Finalists for 'Digital Broker of the Year' in the 2024 Insurance Times Awards*
  • Finalists for ‘Best Travel Insurance Provider’ in the 2022 Insurance Choice Awards*
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¹ Pricing based on a 35-year-old travelling around ‘Europe’ for three months, on a Standard Backpacker Longstay policy

² Under all our Premier, Premier Plus & Platinum policies

³ Under all our Premier Plus & Platinum policies

⁴ For more information about our coronavirus cover, including what is covered as standard on our policies and what additional cover can be purchased, please visit this page

⁵ Based on Trustpilot data from 2023

§ Awards include: Finalists for ‘Best Travel Insurance Provider’ in the 2022 Insurance Choice Awards – Winner of Your Money ‘Travel Insurance Provider of the Year’, 2018 – Bronze Award Winner for ‘Best Travel Insurance Provider’ at The British Travel Awards, 2017 – Winner of Moneywise ‘Most Trusted Travel Insurance Provider’, 2016 – Winner of Moneyfacts ‘Travel Insurance Provider of the Year’, 2016 – Winner of Moneyfacts ‘Travel Insurance Provider of the Year’, 2014 – Finalist at Personal Finance Awards, 2012 – Featured in the Which? Best Rate Tables, since 2010

*Please note, Holidaysafe’s online prices automatically include a 15% discount against our Customer Service Centre prices. The discount code ‘HSSAVE’ entitles you to an additional 5% off your policy, and is a discount from the base price, not including the additional cost of optional extensions or any additional medical premium – Code expires 31/12/2030

ᶤ Holidaysafe has been featured in the Which? Travel Insurance review tables since 2010. To view the Which? table of results including their Best Buy travel insurance policies, click here.

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Takara Moore

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13 Mar 2026 Updated
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