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Biggest mistake Aussies make when travelling
If there’s anything the recent surge in travel chaos has taught us, it’s the need for one very important thing — travel insurance. Yet too often, Aussies leave it to the last minute to buy cover.
Airports have been chaotic  in the past six months with flight delays, cancellations and lost luggage. It's frustrating, but many don’t know it’s something travel insurance can cover.
Post-Covid travel
Gary Hunter, travel insurance expert at Australian comparison site Finder, said people should buy travel insurance as soon as possible after booking their trip.
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Healthcare costs overseas will come at a high price, and that’s certainly not something you want to stress about on holiday… a basic insurance policy can cost anywhere between $10 and $20 per day.
Gary HunterFinder.com.au
Hospital fee warning
The USA is known for having expensive healthcare.
Finder estimates uninsured Aussies could spend $1,279 on average for a stay in a New York hospital bed. That's 45 times the cost of an insurance policy.
Top travel insurance tips
Shop around for the best deals.
Cover for COVID-19 is a must.
Buy travel insurance right after your book your trip
If something happens before you go ... you get sick, injured or a close family member falls ill, you’ll be covered for cancellation costs.
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Gary Hunter, Finder.com.au
Mr. Hunter's biggest piece of advice is to ensure you understand your insurance policy fully and know the hidden catches to avoid unexpected shocks should you need to make a claim.
Words: Shireen Khalil | Producer: Anthony Lucas
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