2 nights Paris by Eurostar - is insurance necessary?

richardw

It isn't insurance, so if you want insurance for your trip buy it.

You just don't know when those serious accidents happen and it could be you.

lolly5648

Thanks everyone for the replies, I will almost certainly get the insurance but £32 for 2.5 days in Paris seems a lot. Problem is I take pills for high blood pressure and cholesterol but have no other problems.

richardw

How much spending money will you take with you?

zappahey

colmil wrote: »

Aynone who travels abroad without insurance deserves everything they get-surely it it worth a few pounds for peace of mind?

That's pretty harsh.

It's all about risk assessment and an individual's comfort level with that risk (both emotionally and financially). I usually have an annual policy but I allow it to lapse unless I have a big trip in the offingm, so I quite often travel for a day or two with only an EHIC for company and my mind is perfectly at peace because the chances of needing expensive care are pretty slim and I can afford to pay my contribution if the worst happens.

robpw2

get insurance better to be safe then sorry

richardw

zappahey wrote: »

I can afford to pay my contribution if the worst happens.

So you can afford an air ambulance then, how much have you budgeted for one?

lolly5648

richardw wrote: »

How much spending money will you take with you?

None, apart from a few euros for ready cash. I will use my Nationwide credit card for everything I can and if I need more cash, I will use the debit card. Got to make the most of them before they start charging for use in a couple of months' time!

Tarry

I always get insurance when I go abroad. Tend to pay about a tenner from the Post Office just for the peace of mind.

Irishorangutan

I must say that Travel Insurance has saved me on a few occasions. I had my hire car, passport, keys etc stolen one holiday. It was only a short trip, but without insurance I'd have been screwed.

Have you shopped around fully for insurance? Done some comparisons? Remember to get your insurance through quidco too for cashback.

bryanb

lolly5648 wrote: »

None, apart from a few euros for ready cash. I will use my Nationwide credit card for everything I can and if I need more cash, I will use the debit card. Got to make the most of them before they start charging for use in a couple of months' time!

I read they are only charging outside the EU. Do you know different?