Under 18 Travel Insurance

From only
£7.50 per week

Under 18 Holiday Insurance

Whether you are visiting family in Spain or going on a school tour of South Africa, we offer affordable and comprehensive under 18 holiday insurance. Next to calling mom and dad, our 24 hour emergency assistance line is the most comforting number to know. Available 365 days a year, young travellers are never out of helps reach, no matter what time zone they're in.

All Under 18 travel insurance policies include standard sports coverage, travel delay coverage and medical cover of up to £10 million pounds. For particularly adventurous young travellers, there is the option of extensive sports coverage, which covers winter sports, Go-Karting and mountain biking.

With a range of options that include single trip coverage up to 31 days, or annual multi trip up to 45 days, you can tailor your under 18 holiday insurance policy to suit your needs. Booking online is easy and hassle free. If your child has a pre-existing medical condition, this does not mean h/she can't travel alone. You can make it known when answering the questions at stage four of the booking procedure for more details.

So if you're thinking about letting your teenager travel alone, get our under 18 travel insurance policy for all the peace of mind you'll need to get through it.

24-Hour Emergency Assistance

If your child has lost their bags, had their camera stolen, or needs medical attention after falling off their skateboard - we've got them covered.

All our single trip travel insurance policies include access to a UK-based 24-Hour Emergency Assistance helpline, offering worldwide multi-lingual assistance - which means that you and your child can be sure of our support, and rely on us to be there anytime, anywhere.

Book Online: It's quick, easy, safe and secure

Booking children's holiday insurance online with EssentialTravel.co.uk is quick, easy, safe and secure. Our policies can be tailored to your child's needs, so you only pay for the cover they actually need. Plus our standard policy can be extended to include skiing, snowboarding and a wide range of adventure activities.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions covered

If your child suffers from a medical condition this doesn't automatically mean they can't travel without you. You can visit our pre existing medical condition insurance page where you will be asked four simple questions at stage four of the booking process, to assess the exact level of cover your child needs.

Note: This insurance is specifically for children only. If you are travelling with your children, please book on our Family Travel Insurance page, as all Kids Go Free when travelling as a family.

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