Snowboarding isn’t usually covered by standard travel insurance.
To get cover for it, you’ll need to add winter sports cover to your policy.
To do this, simply select ‘winter sports cover’ when you’re comparing quotes with us.
We’ll then help you compare policies that include cover for snowboarding. Easy!
Cheapest snowbording insurance prices:.
Solo traveller3:
£8.77
Couple3:
£11.14
Family3:
£20.04
3The cheapest price for single-trip travel insurance with winter sports cover added. Based on 1 adult aged 30 with no pre-existing medical conditions, travelling in Austria for 3 nights. Confused.com data, February 2025.
4The cheapest price for single-trip travel insurance with winter sports cover added. Based on 2 adults aged 30 with no pre-existing medical conditions, travelling in Austria for 3 nights. Confused.com data, February 2025.
5The cheapest price for single-trip travel insurance with winter sports cover added. Based on 2 adults aged 30 and 2 children aged 5 with no pre-existing medical conditions, travelling in Austria for 3 nights. Confused.com data, February 2025.
Snowboarding insurance could set you back just £8.773, though what you'll actually pay depends on a range of factors.
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Yes! If you’re a keen snowboarder who’s always jetting off to the nearest slope, annual travel insurance could be worth looking into.
These policies cover you for multiple trips over the course of a year.
Not only does this mean you won’t have to arrange travel insurance every time you set off on a trip, it might work out cheaper too.
Policies usually give you 12 months of cover, and could insure you for unlimited trips in that time.
Just make sure to check your policy documents to see exactly what you’re covered for.
“From sliding down snowy mountain slopes on your board, to having fun with fellow boarders back at the resort. Planning a snowboarding trip is exciting! But it’s important to think about the risks. So, before you strap on your boots and hit the mountain, think about getting a policy that can provide the level of cover you need. It’s the smart choice for a safe and enjoyable snowboarding adventure.”
Yes, snowboarding insurance covers skiing too.
In fact, snowboarding travel insurance is just another name for winter sports insurance.
This policy add-on covers both skiing and snowboarding, meaning you’ll be insured however you descend the slopes.
The finer details can differ from policy to policy though, so always check your documents before you jet off.
Helpful hint: To be sure that you're getting the cover you need, read the policy wording carefully. If you're unsure about what's covered and what isn't, speak to your insurer for further help.
The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and the Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), are worth carrying when you're going abroad.
Both cards can allow you to receive treatment at the same price that citizens pay in the country you're in. In some instances, you might be able to get it for free.
If you have the EHIC, this applies to countries in the European Union (EU). But, if you have the GHIC, it also includes some countries outside of the EU.
But, relying solely on your GHIC or EHIC could mean that you'll have to pay out of your own pocket for any treatment you need.
It also means you won't get appropriate cover for other snowboarding problems. For example, the cost of needing to return home to receive medical care, or getting reimbursed for avalanche disruptions.
Neither of these cards is a replacement for travel insurance. This is why taking out a policy with the right level of cover for your snowboarding trip is important to consider.
Yes, you should be able to add snowboard insurance to an existing travel insurance policy you have. But it's best to speak with your insurer to be sure.
Top tip: If you have an annual travel insurance policy, you might find it's more affordable to take out a single-trip policy for your snowboarding trip.
Whether there'll be an age limit on a snowboarding policy depends on the insurer.
Sometimes, an insurer may decide to impose lower and upper age limits on their snowboarding insurance.
This is because individuals within certain age brackets are often considered to be 'riskier' to insure. For example, travellers over 50 might be at an increased risk of needing to make a claim due to injury.
If an insurer deems this to be the case, you may find that your snowboarding insurance policy is more expensive.
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