Trip Insurance

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ABOVE: If you get a life-threatening sunburn and lose your passport on the beach at Calvi, Corsica, insurance can cover your medical expenses and the cost of rescheduling your trip home.

General Information

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When the unexpected occurs, trip coverage can save the day. This article explains the types of coverage that are available and includes links to online agencies and brokers.

Terrorism and Supplier Default Insurance europeforvisitors.com
Travel insurance is valuable, but not all policies offer adequate coverage against terrorism, civil unrest, and the bankruptcy of an airline, cruise line, or tour company. Here's what to look for before you buy a policy.

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Do you need liability insurance in Europe? Should you pay extra for a Collision Damage Waiver, or can you rely on your credit card's free coverage?

InsureMyTrip.com our partner
"The largest travel insurance comparison site on the Internet" offers coverage from eight leading insurers. Use the automated quote form to price and compare policies instantly. If you live in the United Kingdom, see:

TravelInsuranceGuide.co.uk
This site offers product comparisons for 70 insurance companies that sell policies in Britain, along with general insurance advice for UK-based travelers.

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Need a car in Europe?

Auto Europe guarantees the lowest rental rates for standard cars, sports cars, SUVs, luxury cars, chauffered sedans, and RVs. Its Web site also has driving information for 38 countries.

If you live outside the EU, a tax-free Renault or Peugeot tourist lease can be cheaper than renting. Minimum driver age is 18, there' s no upper age limit, and rates include insurance. See: Short-term car leasing.

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Traveling by train?
Rail Europe has schedules, maps, and guides for 50+ European railroads. (Residents of North and Central America can buy tickets and rail passes online.)

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