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Discover how our coverage can help turn costly travel issues into smaller speed bumps. 

How our road trip travel insurancecan help you

Like any type of vacation, road trips come with the risk of something going wrong — and costing a lot of money. If it does and you’ve packed our coverage, we’ll be here for you behind the wheel and beyond.
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If you want travel insurance for a car rental

Our rental car damage upgrade can help give you the protection you’re after.

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If you want to be reimbursed for unexpected medical costs …

Our emergency medical coverage may offer the support you’re looking for.

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If you want 24/7 assistance on and off the road …

Our travel assistance provider is here for you anytime, anywhere.

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If you want trip cancellation coverage …

We include this benefit with our Ultimate, Advantage, and Essential plans.

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Here's what you get with our comprehensive road trip travel insurance plans

Ready to steer through our comprehensive plans and find the best travel insurance for your road trip? Cruise through the table below to see the benefits and limits for our road trip-ready plans! 

Before you buy: Don’t forget we can only offer coverage for trips at least 100 miles from your home, and we can’t cover damage to your personal vehicle. Be sure to check your destination and auto insurance policy before you depart.

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Ultimate

For travelers who want maximum protection.
  • Up to $50,000 trip cancellation
  • Up to $75,000 trip interruption
  • Up to $2,000 travel delay
  • Up to $250,000 emergency medical*
  • Up to $1,000,000 emergency evacuation and repatriation

Advantage

For travelers who want a step up from basic coverage.
  • Up to $10,000 trip cancellation
  • Up to $12,500 trip interruption
  • Up to $1,000 travel delay
  • Up to $50,000 emergency medical
  • Up to $250,000 emergency evacuation and repatriation

Essential

For travelers who want reliable coverage at a lower cost.
  • Up to $10,000 trip cancellation
  • Up to $10,000 trip interruption
  • Up to $600 travel delay
  • Up to $25,000 emergency medical
  • Up to $200,000 emergency evacuation and repatriation

Important:

* This coverage only applies to emergency medical expenses that first arise during your trip. You’ll have a $50 deductible if your primary residence is in Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Vermont, or Washington. Residents of New Hampshire are eligible for up to $50,000 emergency medical and dental coverage with the Ultimate plan.

 

Why vacation with our road triptravel insurance?

You can match your coverage to your trip and move forward with a team that understands the ups, downs, and surprises of travel.
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With up to nine optional upgrades like cancel for any reason and rental car damage, you can add coverage that fits your travel needs.

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We’ve been helping our travelers have safer road trips for decades — and we continue innovating with award-winning technology.

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24/7 travel support

Our emergency assistance provider is here for you whenever and wherever you need help — from travel document replacement to finding emergency medical care on vacation.

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Buckle up for the ride of your life and protect yourself from travel bumps slowing you down with our benefits and upgrades. 

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Unpack our benefits

From emergency medical expenses to travel delay, we built our benefits to handle the twists and turns of any trip. 

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Discover our upgrades

Want to boost your coverage to better protect your vacation? Our nine optional upgrades let your road trip insurance go the extra mile.  

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Pack our Travel On app

Keep your policy in your pocket — and more. Travel safer with our app’s tap-to-call 24/7 assistance, destination information, and real-time safety alerts. 

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Inspiration and tips forroad trips

Want a smoother ride? Read these before you get behind the wheel.
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What do I do in a vehicle accident on vacation?

Find out what to do if you’re in a collision on your road trip, from filing a policy report to reaching the emergency assistance team to filing a claim for reimbursement on unforeseen expenses.

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Is this your new favorite travel app?

Our Travel On app offers more than just your coverage details — it can send real-time safety alerts and teach you about your destination on the go.

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How much does travel insurance cost?

Before you get a quote for road trip insurance, check out seven factors that could affect the price you’ll pay for a policy.

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Many people purchase travel insurance for their expensive trips that involve long-haul flights, but don't think to buy travel insurance when taking a trip in the car (whether they’re taking their own or renting one). However, there are many mishaps and accidents that can happen in and out of the car on a road trip — particularly if you’re in another country.

Even if you’re an incredibly careful driver, there’s always the risk that you’ll be involved in a car accident during your road trip — and accidents can often result in costly vehicle damage and medical care. If you’re outside of the U.S. (or even in certain states), your health and auto insurance may not cover the medical costs, meaning you’ll be footing the bill alone. The best travel insurance for your road trip can help ensure you’re eligible for reimbursement of these costs and more, so you can get on the road to recovery sooner.

What if severe weather and other factors affect the timeline of your road trip? Travel delays and trip cancellations can lead to expensive rescheduling fees for your accommodations and other scheduled plans. With travel insurance for a road trip, you can receive reimbursement for an eligible event. An unfortunate incident doesn’t have to completely throw your trip or finances off track. 

We recommend it, especially if you’re visiting another country.

Your U.S. auto insurance policy likely won’t apply in another country, and your credit card rental car protection may also have exclusions and conditions. Even if you’re staying in the U.S., it’s worth knowing the limits for your auto policy and credit card insurance before you hit the road. Many credit cards and auto policies only help with basic collision damage or theft, and they might not offer coverage (or enough of it) when it comes to things like rental car repair costs, vandalism, or even weather-related damage.

With separate coverage like our rental car damage upgrade, you can have support with repair costs up to $50,000. Plus, it’s primary coverage, meaning you don’t have to deal with your personal auto insurance first. Just make sure the car isn’t an exotic ride or worth more than $75,000, and you’re good to go!

So, while your credit card or auto insurance might help a little, our upgrade can ensure you’re not left in the dust if something unexpected happens.

Want to get more details on the differences between credit card coverage and travel insurance? Check out our guide on choosing between credit card travel insurance and a separate policy.  

Yes! If you’re stopping in more than one country or U.S. state, your policy can ride in the backseat with you — as long as you avoid our short list of blocked destinations (most popular vacation areas aren’t on it).

If you’re doing a road trip in the U.S., we can provide road trip travel insurance as long as you’re traveling at least 100 miles away from home.

If you’re renting a car and driving in another country, our coverage can also help! We offer coverage for road trips to most vacation destinations, except for Costa Rica, Ireland, Jamaica, and Mexico.

Our plans have a wide range of benefits to back up your finances for a smoother ride whether you’re in or out of the car, such as:

  • Travel insurance for trip cancellation and interruption
  • Travel delay coverage
  • Emergency medical expense coverage
  • Emergency medical evacuation coverage
  • Baggage and personal effects coverage

Plus, you can customize your policy to suit your road trip with up to nine optional upgrades for additional medical, adventure activities, rental car damage, and more. Want to know more about our optional travel insurance with car rental coverage? Keep reading to learn about our rental car damage upgrade.

Discover which of our plans could offer the best travel insurance for your road trip

Traveling with your kids in tow? Our Ultimate plan provides kids-included pricing, meaning one child age 17 and under is eligible for coverage per insured adult (age 18 and up) at no additional cost. The child’s individual trip cost must be equal to or lower than the insured adult’s individual trip cost for this offer to apply. If you include upgrades, each traveler will be charged individually for the upgrade.

Want more affordable coverage for your budget-friendly road trip? Check out our Essential plan, which has inclusive coverage at a lower price. For higher benefit limits, our Advantage plan provides the next level up in coverage.

One of our most popular benefits is our 24/7 travel assistance, which is available on all our travel insurance plans. Whether you get into a vehicle accident on vacation or need to see a doctor while traveling, our provider is on-call and ready to support you. They’re easy to reach from our Travel On app, where you’ll also find access to destination risk ratings and real-time safety alerts while you’re on the go. 

It can — but you’ll need to include our optional rental car damage upgrade in your policy to be eligible for this coverage. This upgrade is available with our Essential, Advantage, Ultimate, and Travel Med Go plans.

If you include this upgrade in your policy, our travel insurance with car rental coverage can mean you’re eligible for reimbursement of up to $50,000 with a $100 deductible for accidental damage caused by the following:

  • Collision
  • Theft
  • Vandalism
  • Windstorm
  • Fire
  • Hail
  • Flood
  • Stolen rental car
  • Any cause outside of your control while renting the car

If you rent a standard car with an original price under $75,000, we could reimburse you for one of these expenses (minus the $100 deductible) up to $50,000:

  • The cost of repairs and rental charges during repair
  • The actual cash value of the car

Important: You must have a valid driver’s license, be listed on the rental agreement, and be legally and financially responsible for the damages for our primary coverage to apply.

Plus, to be eligible for coverage, you must:

  • Take all reasonable and necessary steps to protect the car from further damage.
  • Report the loss to local authorities and the rental company ASAP.
  • Obtain all information from anyone else involved in an accident, such as their name, address, insurance information, and driver’s license number.
  • Provide us with all documentation, such as the rental agreement, police report, and damage cost estimate.

Good to know: This upgrade isn’t available in all destinations, including Costa Rica, Ireland, Jamaica, and Mexico.

If you have any questions about our travel insurance for car rentals, you can call our award-winning customer service team at 1-800-228-9792. 

Yes, our travel insurance can cover driving in your own car on a road trip, but it’s important to know what’s covered and what’s not.

Our road trip insurance won’t replace your regular auto insurance, so we can’t reimburse you for damage to your personal vehicle. However, with our coverage you’ll have access to 24/7 travel assistance plus support with a wide range of other issues like trip interruptions, medical emergencies, or even trip cancellations.

If you’re looking for coverage for damage to your own car, reach out to your auto insurance company before you depart to find out what’s covered while you’re on vacation in your specific destination. 

While we don’t provide roadside assistance if your vehicle breaks down, our 24/7 travel assistance services are available to you with any of our plans.

With just a tap in our helpful Travel On app, you can reach our assistance provider anytime, anywhere for support with a variety of travel mishaps and medical assistance. It’s our way of helping to keep you safe on vacation — behind the wheel and beyond!

 

Yes, if our emergency medical benefit is included in your policy. It can be especially helpful in other countries, where your U.S. health insurance likely doesn’t apply.

Wherever your vehicle accident happens — in your car, in a taxi, or in a rental car — we can help with your medical care. Check out our steps to take if you’re in a vehicle accident on vacation so you’re prepared before you go. 

It’s easy to find out — just scroll to the top of this page and enter your destination in the quote box to start your travel insurance quote.

After you enter your trip and traveler details, we’ll show you your plan options and pricing. If you want our travel insurance with car rental coverage, choose our Essential, Advantage, Ultimate, or Travel Med Go plan and add our rental car damage upgrade on the next screen.

 

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