Travel Insurance

Economy Car Hire recommends Direct Travel Insurance, who offer a range of policy options to suit all requirements. Benefits Include:

  • Travel Insurance available for travellers up to age 75
  • Up to £20 million cover for medical expenses
  • 24 hour emergency assistance line
  • Dependent children (under 19) can be insured for free on family policies
  • Over 100 sports and hazardous activities covered
  • Cover available to those with pre-existing medical conditions
  • Travel delays, missed departure and abandonment are covered

Direct Travel Insurance offers Standard, Premier Plus and Winter Sports single trip policies, with either European or Worldwide travel cover available.

If you are over 65, a senior travel insurance policy can be selected, which covers those aged up to 75 years.

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For those of you who frequently travel abroad, an annual travel insurance policy with Direct Travel Insurance may be more suitable. In addition to the benefits of a single trip policy you will be entitled to:

  • Cover for a continuous 12 month period with no limit to the number of trips you can make abroad
  • Independent travel for your spouse or partner and children included for trips up to 21 days duration when insured on the same policy

Direct Travel Insurance offer Standard, Premier and Premier Plus annual travel insurance policies, alongside senior European annual holiday insurance for those aged between 66 and 75 years of age.


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