How much does Travel Abroad insurance cost - 2026 statistics

Real prices from 14 785 policies, concluded online through Boleron - the largest published dataset on travel insurance in Bulgaria.

Last updated: Reviewed by: Desislava Tsvetkova

1,50 €per person per day - less than a single coffee
(half of all policies: 1,11 - 1,92 €)

What you will pay for your trip

Solo, 3-4 days~5,60 €
Two people, a weekend (3 days)~9,90 €
Two people, one week~20 €
A family (4 people), one week~29 €

Median prices for the whole policy from real sales. Median policy price: 12,34 €. The exact price depends on the destination, the age of the travellers, the purpose of the trip and the coverage.

For identical coverage: a difference of up to 78% between insurers

For an identical sum insured, the most expensive offer is up to 78% higher than the cheapest - the largest price spread of the three main insurance products. 30 seconds of comparison save almost half of the price.

same coveragesame coverage, almost double the price

WHERE BULGARIANS TRAVEL - AND WHERE IT COSTS MORE

Shares of 14 785 real policies. Non-EU destinations are ~10-20% more expensive per person per day for the same coverage - and the European Health Insurance Card is not valid there.

DestinationShare of policiesStatus
GreeceEU · EHIC valid
ItalyEU · EHIC valid
SpainEU · EHIC valid
Turkeynon-EU · higher tariff
United Kingdomnon-EU · EHIC not valid
Serbianon-EU · higher tariff

79% of trips are up to 7 days; every third one is up to 3 days. Important for EU destinations: the EHIC covers only emergency care in state hospitals under local conditions - without repatriation, private clinics, dental care or luggage.

30 000 €

The most common coverage choice - 55% of travellers. This is also the requirement for a Schengen visa.

10k / 30k / 50k

27% choose 10 000 € (neighbouring countries), 55% - 30 000 €, 18% - 50 000 € (long-haul and long trips). The price difference between the levels is smaller than expected.

instantly

The policy is issued online, including on the day of departure - by email and in your profile.

METHODOLOGY

  • Source: 14 785 real Travel Abroad policies concluded online through Boleron during 2026.
  • Medians, not averages. Price per person per day = premium ÷ number of insured ÷ days.
  • The spread between insurers is calculated at an identical level of coverage.
  • The profile reflects Boleron's online customers; seasonality can be seen in the monthly archive.
  • The data is updated monthly and is free to cite with attribution (CC BY 4.0).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much does travel insurance for abroad cost?
Typically ~1,50 € per person per day. Two people for a week: ~20 €; a family of 4: ~29 €. The price depends on the destination, the age of the travellers, the purpose of the trip and the coverage.
How much does insurance for Greece for one week cost?
For two people: about 20 €. Greece is the No.1 destination for Bulgarian travellers - 24% of all policies.
Which coverage should I choose - 10 000, 30 000 or 50 000 €?
55% choose 30 000 € - the standard, and the requirement for a Schengen visa. For neighbouring countries and short trips: 10 000 €. For long-haul destinations and longer trips: 50 000 €.
Is insurance for Turkey or Serbia more expensive?
Yes, by ~10-20% per person per day - outside the EU tariffs are higher and the European Health Insurance Card is not valid there.
Is it worth comparing the insurers?
Yes - for one and the same coverage the difference between insurers reaches 78%. Nowhere else do 30 seconds of comparison bring so much.
When should I buy the policy?
It is issued instantly online, including on the day of departure - by email and in your profile.

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Source: Boleron - a licensed insurance broker (certificate No. 721-3Б / 01.12.2020, Financial Supervision Commission). Data: real policies through boleron.bg, 2026. Free to cite with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Last updated: August 2026 · Verified by the Boleron team.
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