UK Travel Extras

EssentialTravel.co.uk is one of the UK’s leading independent travel essentials providers. We specialise in travel insurance, airport parking, airport hotels and car hire. We believe in providing our customers with the best service at the most competitive prices. Currently we have over 650,000 active customers using our services and we were voted ‘The UK’s favourite travel provider’ by the Daily Telegraph.

Travel Insurance

We have policies to suit all travel requirements. Whether you are a frequent traveller and require an annual travel insurance multi trip policy or just a single trip travel insurance policy, we’ve got you covered. We also offer continuous cover for up to 18 months on our backpacker travel insurance polices as well as special tailor made polices for the sports enthusiasts amongst you. We cover scuba diving travel insurance, ski insurance, horse riding and even skydiving and bungee jumping!

Airport Parking

Parking in big UK airports such as Heathrow, Manchester and Gatwick can be hard on the pocket, but not with EssentialTravel.co.uk. Pre-booking parking with us will work out on average 60% cheaper than paying the car park turn up rate! We have airport parking services to suit everyone, from on airport parking for the greatest convenience, off airport parking for the greatest savings and meet and greet airport parking for the ultimate service. Click here to book Heathrow parking, Gatwick parking or Manchester airport parking now.

Airport Hotels

Got an early morning flight or arriving back from your holiday late at night? Why not stay in an affordable and convenient airport hotel. We have an excellent range hotel and parking packages at all the major UK airports. From as little as £50, you can enjoy an overnight stay and 8 days parking. So for the best deals, book Gatwick hotels with parking, Heathrow Hotels with Parking or Manchester Airport Hotels and Parking now.

EssentialTravel.co.uk is the one stop shop for all your travel essentials. We provide fully comprehensive travel insurance, the cheapest price for your airport parking, the most convenient airport hotels, and the best deals on worldwide Car Hire. We also offer Airport Lounge hire from as little as £11.50 so you can relax with a drink before your flight, as well as car hire insurance, currency and more. So there’s no need to shop around. Join the 3 million British holidaymakers who have been enjoying our low, low prices and great service since 2001.