Travel insurance for people aged 70 and over helps protect you against unexpected costs if plans change or something goes wrong while you are away. Goodtogo can provide cover if you need to cancel your trip, or if you become ill or have an accident during your holiday, reassuring you from the moment you book.

Arranging travel insurance when you’re over 70 with goodtogo Travel Insurance is quick and straightforward. You can request a quote online or speak directly with our customer service team on 0330 024 9949. We’ll ask for your travel dates, destinations, and details of everyone who needs to be insured.

You’ll also need to tell us about any existing medical conditions. It’s important to answer these questions fully and honestly so the right level of cover can be offered. You’ll receive a quote straight away and can add optional cover if required. Once your policy is in place, your documents will be sent to you. These include emergency assistance and claims contact information, so be sure to keep them with you while travelling.

If you become unwell or are injured while abroad, our emergency medical assistance team is available 24 hours a day to help you access appropriate medical care.

Travel insurance specialists, including Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert, advise buying travel insurance as soon as your holiday is booked. This applies to travellers of all ages. Early purchase means you are protected if you have to cancel due to illness or injury, and it also gives you cover if strikes or industrial action disrupt your travel arrangements.

The price of travel insurance for over 70s varies depending on factors such as where you’re travelling, how long you’ll be away, and any medical conditions you declare. To find out the exact cost of your cover, you can get a quote online.

There is no upper age limit with goodtogo. We can often provide cover for travellers in their 70s, 80s, and even 90s, including cover for most pre-existing medical conditions.

Travel insurance can be more expensive as we get older, often because medical conditions become more common with age. At goodtogo we believe the best travel insurance for the over 70s is cover that suits your personal circumstances.

To get the right level of protection, make sure you provide full details of your medical history, travel dates, and destinations. Check that your cancellation cover matches the cost of your holiday and buy your policy as soon as you book. If you’re cruising, playing golf, or planning activities such as hot air ballooning or camel riding, be sure to select the additional cover you need.

Yes. Policies are available for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Travellers of different ages and most pre-existing conditions can be included.

Yes. Goodtogo can provide travel insurance for people over 70 that including cover for a wide range of existing medical conditions, with no upper age limit. When requesting a quote, you’ll be asked to declare any medical conditions so the policy can be tailored correctly.

A condition is pre-existing if you or anyone travelling with you answers “yes” to any of the following:

• Prescribed medication, treatment, or doctor visits in the last 2 years
• Hospital or clinic attendance as an inpatient or outpatient in the last 2 years
• Currently awaiting medical tests, investigations, or treatment
• Diagnosed with a terminal illness
  Diagnosed or treated for a mental health condition, including stress, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, or drug/alcohol misuse

The right travel insurance is the one that fits your personal circumstances. When getting a quote, provide full and accurate information about your health, travel plans, and activities so the cover offered meets your needs.

Goodtogo offers travel insurance for over-70s, providing worldwide cover for trips to destinations approved for travel by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). 

Our annual multi-trip policies have no age limit and allow for an unlimited number of trips (up to 31 days each) within a 12-month period. 

Our online screening is a simple series of multiple-choice questions. You won't need a doctor’s note or a list of medication names to get your initial quote.  

Unlike many insurers, goodtogo can often provide cover for travellers on a waiting list, provided the condition has been diagnosed. This allows you to plan your travel without waiting for a surgery date.