To caveat that… it does depend on when you are going. European car insurance cover usually lasts for a specific number of days so obviously you need to make sure that the period covers the duration of your stay.

This is the key. You need to buy as early as possibly to get the best deal (and not be rushed towards the end). But don’t get too long a period of cover to avoid overpaying.

If you strike the balance right then you can get the best deals.

But is there a way to sweeten the pain of getting European car insurance cover? Well yes there is… and that is cashback.

Have you used cashback sites or even heard of them? Well they are a great way to save money. Especially on insurance type deals.

First you need to sign up for a cashback site. Then you need to search for companies that offer European insurance cover. You will then see how you get back just for taking out a policy that you would’ve done in the first place.

It is like free money as you are going to buy the service in the first place. But how can they do this? Well it is simple. Insurance companies offer cash incentives to get advertisers to advertise for them. If someone signs up through the advertiser then they pay them. Well this is cutting out the middleman.

So you get the cash rather than the advertiser. Sounds good? Well it is great for you. There are so many savings that you can make and it is not just on insurance. Why not take a look at the over services that you already buy and see if you can get some great ideas on those.

It would be great if you could make some savings there too wouldn’t it??

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To be honest it isn’t a great deal of fun looking for European car insurance… Not compared to booking your trip anyway. But it is something that you need to look into and as early as possible.

Always check with your current insurance company to see if you have European car insurance cover included in your current policy. If you have then great as that will save you a lot of hassle and money.

A lot of people don’t compare insurance companies and tend to stick with their domestic insurer. While this may save you some time, it may not save you money. Having said that it is always easier to give your existing insurance company a call first as they have your details. It is always a good benchmark.

As I said the best thing is to start early. Know your itinerary before you start to call around because the length of cover required and the countries that you will be visiting. The insurer will need to know this prior to providing you with a quote for you European car insurance.

Find a list of insurance companies online and then systematically work your way down the list. Always be on the lookout for special deals like cashback offers. You will find that you can often get European breakdown cover included in the premium. Always check this as getting European cover included now can save a substantial amount on the long run.

Be careful of insurance optional extras though. Many of these carry high margins for insurance companies as ‘add-ons’ at the end of transactions. You will be surprised with how many people add extras that are completely inappropriate to the needs.

With the above you should be able to keep your insurance premiums down and secure cheap European car insurance.