Single-Trip vs Annual Multi-Trip Insurance

Three or more trips a year? You're probably overpaying.

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If you travel more than twice a year, you're probably overpaying by buying single-trip policies. But annual multi-trip isn't always the right answer — it depends on your travel patterns, trip lengths, and what you need covered.

The cost crossover

Generally, if you take 3+ trips per year, an annual multi-trip policy costs less than buying individual policies for each trip. The math is simple: compare the annual premium to the sum of your typical single-trip premiums.

How annual multi-trip works

One policy, unlimited trips per year, each up to a set maximum length (typically 4, 8, 15, 30, or 60 days per trip). If a trip exceeds your per-trip limit, you can top it up — but you need to know your limit.

When single-trip wins

If you take one long trip (3+ weeks) and no others, single-trip is cheaper. If you take one big trip and a few short ones, buy single-trip for the long one and annual for the short ones — or just buy a longer per-trip limit on the annual.

What annual plans include that single-trip doesn't

Convenience (one purchase, done for the year), trip cancellation can be added, and you're covered for spontaneous trips without having to buy a policy each time. The catch: the per-trip day limit.

What to check before you travel

Count your trips per year
Know your typical trip length
Compare annual premium vs sum of single-trip premiums
Check the per-trip day limit on annual plans
Consider trip cancellation add-on if you book non-refundable travel

Travel more than twice a year?

An annual multi-trip plan might cost less than three single-trip policies — and covers every spontaneous getaway.

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