 of Brits opting for local getaways over travelling abroad this year, holidaymakers may want to considering taking out travel insurance to cover UK trips, should the worst happen. Cosmin Sarbu, head of travel at Admiral Insurance, said: "In the UK we are lucky to have plenty of great holiday destinations on our doorstep that can be enjoyed rain or shine, so it's no surprise that over half of us are choosing staycations over travelling abroad. "Yet, despite the growing popularity of UK trips, and people spending over £800 on average for a one-week trip, two in three admit they don't bother with travel insurance for a staycation. While only 19% say they have taken out insurance specifically for a UK holiday. "It's crucial to ensure you know your insurance options in the event of an emergency or cancellation, as you can still encounter problems whether you holiday in){kind=link}
According to both Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis and Admiral Travel Insurance, not mustering the energy to book travel insurance directly after you’ve secured a holiday can be costly
Holidaymakers regularly make blunders costing more than £500 when booking trips away, according to one travel firm.
Once you’ve finally taken the plunge, chosen your holiday destination and secured transport and a place for stay, it’s natural to want to unwind after hours of navigating the Ryanair website or considering whether the south of France is too hot.
According to both Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis and Admiral Travel Insurance, not mustering the energy to book travel insurance in this moment can be very costly.
Mr Lewis has previously spoken about how important it is to get cover as soon as your holiday is booked, as something could go wrong with the accommodation or transport long before your journey actually begins.