Don't Neglect Domestic Travel Insurance

Most people only consider taking out travel insurance for overseas or worldwide travel. Taking out domestic travel insurance can also save you a fortune and provide a vital financial security net should things go wrong.

Even domestic travel can cost a great deal of money, especially if you have booked in for tours, top of the range accommodation or special events, and then have to cancel at the last minute. Many companies will not refund if you need to cancel with less than a week's notice, which could leave you seriously out of pocket.

Cancelled travel is one of the main areas where we pay out on claims, so we know how common and important this cover is. That's why our Domestic policy protects you for unlimited cancellation fees and lost deposits, and why we advise customers to be sure to take out travel insurance as soon as they have made a payment whether it's for domestic or overseas travel.

Other areas our Domestic policies cover include up to $50,000 for both your and other people's additional expenses, up to $5,000 for lost or stolen luggage and personal possessions, accidental death cover, disruption or delay of travel, and up to $5 million Personal Liability. Another valuable component for many of our customers is our generous rental vehicle excess of up to $3,000 in the event you have an accident or the vehicle is stolen, which invariably works out cheaper than paying a daily excess waiver through one of the rental companies.

In fact, purchasing through our online facility works out far cheaper than purchasing your travel policy through a travel agency or tour company. Click through for a quote to compare the difference. And when you are looking around, take note of the excess on each policy component. We have No Excess on any aspect of our Domestic policy, which can make a significant difference if you need to claim.

If you're travelling through the country first and then heading off overseas next holidays, be sure to check out our fully comprehensive overseas travel insurance policies for both single and multi trip travel. If your budget's tight, our Medical Only policy will still protect you for unlimited overseas emergency evacuation plus medical, dental and hospital.

Taking out domestic travel insurance is doubly worth it for the peace of mind and the financial protection you'll receive. Even in our own back yard, incidents can and do happen.