Best Travel Insurance for Backpacking

SafetyWing

Best for: Long-term ‘digital nomads’ and backpackers.

Covers: Travel delays, medical and some adventure sports.

Countries: 180 +

SafetyWing is built for those who are jumping from country to country and don’t have a set fixed address. This comes in handy as you can get covered if you have already left the country.

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World Nomads

Best for: Adventure travel & flexible coverage.

Covers: Medical emergencies, trip cancellation, baggage loss and a range of adventure sports.

Countries: 180 +

A more premium option but is built for adventurous backpackers who want solid coverage and the freedom to extend their policy.

True Traveller

Best for: Those from Europe/ UK looking for comprehensive cover.

Covers: Trips already in progress, medical, theft/ loss, cancellations.

Countries: Can select a package based on what area you are travelling- Europe, Worldwide excluding US & Canada, Worldwide including US & Canada.

Additions: Can select a number of add-ons like extended activities cover, gadget cover and extreme sports.

True Traveller is the best option we have seen for UK/Europe-based backpackers but make sure to read the fine print to check you are covered before travelling.

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Other Options

Now, if you want general cover that isn’t targeted towards backpacking, there are lots of options! If you aren’t focused on having coverage for adventure sports and the risk with moving around, then you can opt for travel insurance provided by your bank, your local post office or a local insurance provider, but just remember these probably won’t be suited to backpacking activities!

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