1. To Pay less for great cover
You could save up to 42% on the cost of your travel insurance by choosing to book with us. Check out the table below to see how our prices compare to other brands.
| Insurer |
8-Day Policy Price* | Essential Travel Saving |
| Essential Travel | £9.50 | get a quote ? |
| The Post Office | £16.60 | 42.8% |
| Sainsburys | £12.55 | 24.3% |
| Tesco | £12.24 | 22.4% |
*Prices are based on 1 adult aged 24-29, European Single Trip for 8 days with cancellation cover. Correct on 10/07/12.
2. Customise your policy to suit your needs
No two people are the same, that's why we've made it easy for you to customise your policy to suit your specific requirements.
Customise your policy with the choice of:
- 4 cover levels to ensure you only pay for the cover you need
- 3 policy types to suit the type of trip your taking
- Extra medical if you have pre-existing medical conditions
- Specialist cover for sports, business, golf or cruise that can be added easily to your policy
3. Screen for your medical conditions online
That's right, there's no need to pick up the phone to screen for your pre-existing medical condition - you can do it online, immedidiately after getting your quote.
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4. Receive instant cover
If you're still in the UK, it's not too late to get our travel insurance - even if you're sat on the runway! Book online or give us a call and you'll receive full confirmation via email instantly - meaning you're covered.
5. Read reviews & book with confidence
If you've never booked with us before, and you're not sure if we're as good as we say we are, why not check out what our customers say about us on an independent website called TrustPilot.
Customers have scored Essential Travel on average 87% based on 1176 reviews.
5 Easy Steps to Book Online
Booking online is quick and easy, even for first timers. All you need to do is:
