
Holiday Costs Barometer 2019
Compares prices in 18 of Europe’s most popular beach resorts and discover the average cost of tourist staples.
From preparing to visit somewhere new to getting your passport application through first time, the Post Office is here to help.
We really do know a thing or two about travel preparations. Here are some of our best tips so that you can get everything sorted now, relax and get that holiday feeling.
Compares prices in 18 of Europe’s most popular beach resorts and discover the average cost of tourist staples.
Compare the average cost of typical purchases made by visitors on a city break across Europe
How expensive will your holiday really be? Compare costs at the most popular global resorts.
Find out everything you need to know about ePassports with our quick and simple guide.
Knowing the right size, format and requirements for UK passport photos will help your passport application to be processed without delay.
If you lose your passport in the UK or while you're abroad don't panic. Follow our guide to reporting and replacing a lost or stolen passport
What to do if you notice that your passport is soon to expire
It is free to apply for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). A EHIC entitles you to free and discounted state medical care in the European Union and Switzerland.
If you're planning a short trip to the USA then you will need an ESTA (US visa waiver) giving you permission to visit without a visa. Apply for an ESTA today.
Find out more about driving abroad or apply for an International Driving Permit from the Post Office for just £5.50 for the whole year.
Stay safe abroad by making sure you have the right vaccinations before you leave
It’s important to know what vaccinations or injections for Thailand you need to get before you leave home.
Make sure you get your passport application or renewal right is first time with Post Office Passport Check & Send.
Be sure you’ve packed what you really need with our pre-travel checklist
Tick off everything you need on holiday with our handy list of essential travel items. Use our list to help you to pack for your trip abroad.
Read our 21 holiday hacks to a stress-free holiday, from booking to perfect packing, this list includes all you need to know when going abroad.
Read our quick and simple guide to perfect packing.
Find out the latest hold baggage allowances to avoid excess baggage fees.
Learn more about airline restrictions and rule on carrying liquids in your hold luggage.
With airport security rules and country restrictions on medication, it can be difficult to know what medicine you can carry on a plane.
Learn about the rules for taking iPads, tablets, phones, batteries and laptops on flights
Learn about airlines' rules around taking your pets on holiday
The complete list of men's travel essentials for enjoying your holiday.
From clothing to accessories to keeping entertained, we have the complete beach holiday packing list.
Read our guide to packing for a cruise to make sure you have everything you need set sail.
Planning a break with the kids? Read our family holiday packing checklist for a guide to essential items whether you're skiing or lounging on the beach.
Check you have the globetrotting travel necessities with our guide to backpacking checklist
In our annual report on the costs of driving in the EU you can find out about fuel prices and plan your trip.
Tips to help you and you infant enjoy a stress-free flight
Our best advice on going away with your child and helping you to enjoy your holiday as much as they do.
Advice on pet passports, microchipping and how to keep your dog cool, calm and comfortable so you can both relax on holilday
Our best rates are available online - for all currencies, the more you buy the better the rate. Here's the rates for some of our most popular currencies:
Find the best holidays for teenagers using our handy guide.
Find out about the best holidays for teenagers going away alone.
Our guide on tips to travelling on your own should give you the extra confidence you need to embrace your holiday whatever you choose to do.
Discover the world’s best destinations for solo female travel
Are you considering booking accommodation through Airbnb? Follow our tips to on keeping safe.
Safety tips on looking after your little ones
Skiing, snowboarding and skating are adrenalin-filled sports, but can also be risky. Take our winter sports quiz.
If you're heading off on a ski holiday follow our 10 tips to staying safe on the slopes.
If you're considering a trip away, make sure you're protected with Post Office Travel Insurance.
Do you tip in Germany? Find out with our guide
Tipping in Italy for holidaymakers
Make sure you know how tipping in Spain works.
How much to tip on holiday depends which country you are visiting and what services you use. Read on for our guide to tipping etiquette.
Read our tips for saving the pennies, cents or euros in our guide to travelling on a budget
Nifty ideas to keep the costs down while you’re away
Whether you want to order your travel money to Click & Collect, on our pre-paid Travel Money Card or conveniently delivered to your home, Post Office has you covered when it comes to foreign currency.
Find out how to claim compensation if your baggage is lost, delayed or damaged.
Don't be left out of pocket if your flight is delayed or cancelled.
Sometimes the unexpected happens, find out next steps if your airline goes bust.
If your holiday company goes bust, you'll need to be aware of your options and next steps.
Learn more about the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), how it works and what sort of protection it offers to UK travellers.
ATOL protection helps offer security to UK consumers booking flights.
Wherever you’re going, a little politeness goes a long way. Here’s how to say 'thank you' in 20 different languages.
Avoid travel anxiety and arguments when you're away
Free to download and super smart. Don’t leave home without your travel apps
How to avoid being scammed on holiday
Make long journeys with little ones less stressful
Read our quick and simple tips to increase your chance of getting upgraded on a flight
See key travel insurance stats in real time, as well as other stats related to how we travel
We surveyed British holidaymakers to find out their holiday worries and how they communicate with locals
We asked some of the UK’s leading travel bloggers to share their top tips for an affordable European city break
Looking for the right travel insurance? Our guide can help
Find out what you need to know about the EU's new banknotes.
Find out more about what is motion sickness, what are the symptoms, how to prevent it.
Making sure you've got all of your travel documents stored electronically can help you to relax on holiday
Almost 10 million Brits risk travelling without the right insurance, putting themselves and their families at risk
Many people need assisted airport travel but few are aware of the best way to get it. Learn more with our guide.
Use our checklist to make sure you've got everything you need to travel abroad for festivals
There may be reasons to get travel insurance for a UK getaway. Use our guide to find out.
Make sure you're keeping your valuables protected while you enjoy the sunshine
Everything you need to know.
How to deal with delays caused by strike action
Make sure you're not missing out on discounts with our guide
What to consider when looking for travel insurance for America
Make sure you know how to access healthcare in Turkey and what to do about travel insurance
Learn about what travel insurance can offer alongside EHIC for holidays to Spain
Read about healthcare and getting around in Morocco, and why to get travel insurance
Learn about why you might need travel insurance alongside your EHIC for trips to France
Learn about travel safety and healthcare in Australia and how travel insurance could help you
Make sure you've got travel insurance for trips to Thailand, and learn about travel risks and how to get around
Trips to Canada promise amazing sights and bustling cities, but make sure you have travel insurance
Make sure you know about how to access healthcare in India and what travel insurance can do for you
While it's part of the British Isles, you may need travel insurance for holidays to Ireland
Having travel insurance is a requirement to enter Cuba, so learn about other ways it can help
The famous land of Lord of the Rings and incredible landscapes is a huge draw for tourists. Find out more about travel insurance here
Travel insurance can help with loss of property, cancellations, medical costs and more. Find out about travel insurance for Dubai here.
If you're going away this Autumn, think about trying somewhere off the beaten track. Find out more here
Visiting South Africa offers tourists a huge amount to do, but it's important to stay safe and protected with travel insurance.
Travel insurance is a must in Mexico to protect against loss of possessions, theft and medical emergencies.
If you're going away this Autumn, think about trying somewhere off the beaten track. Find out more here
Some holiday mistakes are obvious, but others are less so. Take a look at our guide to make sure you don't overspend
If you're studying in the UK from outside Europe and want to visit the EU, you might need a Schengen visa. Here's our guide
Travel insurance is a must-have for holidays to Egypt. Here's what you need to know
With the Hanami festival and the Rugby World Cup approaching, there has never been a better time to visit Japan. Make sure you have the right cover.
Going a way as a solo female? Here are a few tips from travel bloggers to inspire you.
There's more to mountains than skiing and snowboarding! Check out these unusual winter sports.
We want you to have the most fun you can on your first ski trip, so take a look at our guide on skiing for beginners.