Families Seek Savings On Travel Insurance As Cost Of Summer Holidays Mount Up

According to a study commissioned by Travelodge[1], the average family spends £351 on childcare, £504 on days out and £665 on additional transport and food. The report found that 53 per cent of families are planning to holiday in the UK this year to save money. Less than a third of parents reported that they were able to afford more than one break a year.

According to a study commissioned by Travelodge^[1], the average family spends £351 on childcare, £504 on days out and £665 on additional transport and food. The report found that 53 per cent of families are planning to holiday in the UK this year to save money. Less than a third of parents reported that they were able to afford more than one break a year.

For those planning to go on holiday, both in the UK and abroad, travel insurance remains a necessary if somewhat begrudged expense. In a bid to avoid overpaying on this purchase, families are expected to use price comparison websites, including comparethemarket.com, to compare quotes and find the best travel policies available.

Andrew Stocks, Director at comparethemarket.com said: "Many families are scrimping and saving to be able to afford a summer holiday this year. While travel insurance is an essential purchase, there's no need for it to be expensive. comparethemarket.com offers a quick and easy way to compare a range of different travel insurance policies from across the market. We can help holidaymakers to find the right travel insurance at a great price."

Specialising in more than just travel insurance, comparethemarket.com provides customers with an easy way to find the right deal on a wide range of insurance and financial products including car insurance, home insurance, van insurance, bike insurance, life insurance, pet insurance and credit cards.  It also offers comparisons for a range of household utilities including electricity, gas, phone, broadband and digital TV.

^[1]http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2177673/When-going-school-Eye-watering-cost-week-holidays-revealed-CLUE-You-won-t-change-3-000.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

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