Travel Insurance for Italy

With culturally rich cities, stunning beaches, beautiful scenery, top class ski resorts and of course incredible food, Italy is a truly diverse country with a whole host of activities for all to enjoy.

The short flight times to Italy from the UK make Italy the ideal destination all year round, for a short break or a longer stay.  

Destinations in Italy that certainly don’t need any introduction are Rome and Venice. Hugely popular, millions of tourists flock to these Italian hotspots every year.

For a more relaxed visit to Italy, why not explore the Amalfi coast, Sorrento, Lake Como or wineries in the region of .

Travel to the heel of Italy and you’ll discover the beautiful region of Puglia. This is the ideal Italia destination if you love beaches, Puglia has more coastline than any other region of Italy!

Away from the mainland, Italy also has some amazing islands on which to enjoy your Italian holiday.

Are you going to be driving to Italy? If so, it’s a good idea to ensure that you have suitable breakdown cover in place for your vehicle. offers European breakdown cover, including short term European cover, as well as annual policies that include both UK and European cover.

City Breaks to Italy

Aside from city breaks to Rome and Venice, there are the cultural delights of the UNESCO World Heritage Site cities of Florence or Naples, home of the pizza, or why not enjoy a short break in trendy Milan?

If you require travel insurance for a trip to Rome or any of Italy’s other great cities, our Italy travel insurance has you covered.

Travel insurance for holidays to Italy’s Islands

If you’re looking for a week-long sun-drenched holiday to Italy, then the Italian islands provide the ideal destination for a summer holiday.

Popular islands to visit in Italy include Sardinia, Capri, Ischia and, at the foot of the boot, Sicily, Italy’s largest island.

If you’re lucky enough to be heading to one of the fantastic Italian islands, our holiday insurance for a 7 day trip to Italy will give you the peace of mind you are covered should anything unfortunate happen during your stay, enabling you to relax and enjoy your holiday.

Planning to visit Italy for longer? No problem! Our single trip insurance cover can cover a trip up to 183 days in length.

Or maybe you’re planning an even longer trip than this?...

Backpacking cover

If your Italian adventure will exceed 183 days, or you are looking to visit Italy as part of a wider backpacking itinerary, then our specially tailored backpacker insurance cover ideal for your trip.

Most standard travel insurance policies apply limits to the duration of any one trip so are not suitable for backpacking travels. Our backpacker travel insurance cover will provide backpacker insurance for up to 547 days.

Cruise insurance cover

Cruises offer a great, relaxed way to discover new destinations without the need to worry about transport connections or living out of a suitcase. Little wonder then that Mediterranean cruise holidays, which often include Ports of Call to Italy, are a popular holiday choice for many UK travel makers.

If you are going on a cruise holiday, you will need to add with additional benefits such as missed port cover, as well as cover for cabin confinement or unused excursions.

What is the best ski insurance for Italy?

If you will be taking to the slopes, your holiday insurance for Italy will require winter sports cover added on.

Do I need travel insurance for Italy?

There is no legal requirement to have travel insurance for a trip to Italy. However, insurance to travel to Italy is an inexpensive investment that will offer you the peace of mind that you have a range of cover should you need assistance before or during your holiday.

What is the best travel insurance for Italy?

The best travel insurance for Italy depends entirely on the level of cover you require and the activities that you will be taking part in during your trip.

You may find cheap holiday insurance to Italy which offers the cover that you require, alternatively, you may benefit from paying a little more for a policy that provides additional cover to that offered by the cheapest travel insurance to Italy that is available to you.

Compare travel insurance for Italy

At Start Travel we offer three levels of travel insurance policies to choose from, enabling you to select the best travel insurance policy to suit your needs.

These range from 3 star - our cheapest travel insurance for Italy, to our most comprehensive travel insurance for Italy – Our 5 star policy.

You can view the table on our single trip travel insurance page to easily compare the cover each level of travel insurance provides.

Whatever level of travel insurance cover you opt for, it’s important to remember to arrange your travel insurance for Italy as soon as you book your trip. If you need to cancel your trip for any reason which is covered by the policy*, you’ll be able to make a claim.

Am I covered for healthcare whilst in Italy?

When travelling to Italy, you should ensure that you have a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC).

Having a GHIC means that you can access emergency and necessary state-provided healthcare when travelling to Italy, for free or at a reduced cost.

It’s important to note that medical repatriation back to the UK from Italy isn’t covered by an GHIC.  As well as a range of other benefits, all our policies include repatriation, the maximum value of which varies depending on the level of cover chosen.

Annual Multi-trip policies

If you plan on travelling to a destination in Europe more than once in a year, or plan on visiting other European destinations during this period, then you may benefit from purchasing an annual European travel insurance policy.

Planning additional trips further afield? Then it’s worth considering whether a Worldwide Annual Mutli-trip policy may better suit your needs.

* Terms, conditions and exclusions apply. For full details please check policy wording and IPID.