Road trip holidays abroad: How insurance covers you
Ensure proper insurance coverage and necessary documents when driving your car outside Denmark on holiday.
For instance, you need comprehensive and third-party liability for a road trip abroad.Both things are part of IDA Car Insurance.Please remember Home Contents and Travel Insurance with cancellation coverage. Both policies provide security during your holiday.Follow this checklist and come to grips with insurance, documents, and road trip preparations.These are the documents you need on your car holiday
In addition to your passport, debit card/money, and the blue EU Health insurance card, these are the documents you should carry with you on your road trip:Do I need to bring the red card on a road trip?
Comprehensive coverage includes rescue and guaranteeing roadside assistance abroad if your car breaks down or stops altogether. Previously, you had to bring the red card as proof of roadside assistance - you no longer need to. Read more about Tryg Roadside Assistance EuropeGet roadside assistance on your road trip
If you have problems with your car while travelling, contact Tryg Road Assistance Europe at +45 70 11 20 00.You can print the terms and conditions of Tryg Road Assistance Europe, including the telephone number of Tryg Road Assistance Europe.Print the conditions for Tryg Roadside Assistance in Europe.Remember the green card when travelling by car outside the European Union
The green card guarantees third-party liability.You must bring it to the following countries outside the EU:Remember Travel Insurance with Cancellation Coverage
Travel Insurance covers expenses if you or your family need medical attention, transport home, or evacuation during your trips, such as epidemics, war, or terrorism.Read more about IDA Travel Insurance.Cancellation covers you if you need to cancel your trip due to acute illness, death, or other unforeseen situation or if terrorism, natural disasters, or epidemics occur in your place of destination.Read more about cancellation coverage.Home Contents Insurance covers theft on holiday and includes Liability Insurance to protect you if you cause damage to other people's belongings on holiday.Read more about IDA Home Contents Insurance.Accident Insurance covers you if you are injured and have a permanent disability while on holiday.Read more about IDA Accident InsurancePrepare for your road trip holiday
To have a good holiday without unpleasant surprises, it is a good idea to:
These are the documents you need on your car holiday
In addition to your passport, debit card/money, and the blue EU Health insurance card, these are the documents you should carry with you on your road trip:- Driver licence of all drivers
- Original registration certificate
- DK sticker if you do not have an EU number plate
- The DFIM international claim form. It can indicate all the information you need in case of an accident.
- Motorway stickers for toll roads and an environmental sticker if you drive in a European country with regulated zones.
- International driving licence.
- International driving certificate.
- The green card is your proof that you have third-party liability.
Do I need to bring the red card on a road trip?
Comprehensive coverage includes rescue and guaranteeing roadside assistance abroad if your car breaks down or stops altogether. Previously, you had to bring the red card as proof of roadside assistance - you no longer need to. Read more about Tryg Roadside Assistance EuropeGet roadside assistance on your road trip
If you have problems with your car while travelling, contact Tryg Road Assistance Europe at +45 70 11 20 00.You can print the terms and conditions of Tryg Road Assistance Europe, including the telephone number of Tryg Road Assistance Europe.Print the conditions for Tryg Roadside Assistance in Europe.Remember the green card when travelling by car outside the European Union
The green card guarantees third-party liability.You must bring it to the following countries outside the EU:- Albania*
- Azerbaijan
- Macedonia
- Belarus
- Iran
- Israel
- Morocco
- Moldova
- Russia
- United Kingdom
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Ukraine
Remember Travel Insurance with Cancellation Coverage
Travel Insurance covers expenses if you or your family need medical attention, transport home, or evacuation during your trips, such as epidemics, war, or terrorism.Read more about IDA Travel Insurance.Cancellation covers you if you need to cancel your trip due to acute illness, death, or other unforeseen situation or if terrorism, natural disasters, or epidemics occur in your place of destination.Read more about cancellation coverage.Home Contents Insurance covers theft on holiday and includes Liability Insurance to protect you if you cause damage to other people's belongings on holiday.Read more about IDA Home Contents Insurance.Accident Insurance covers you if you are injured and have a permanent disability while on holiday.Read more about IDA Accident InsurancePrepare for your road trip holiday
To have a good holiday without unpleasant surprises, it is a good idea to:- Check the condition of your car before you go on holiday.
Get tips on getting your car ready for your road trip at fdm.dk - Find out if there are special requirements for the vehicle and equipment, such as safety vests, warning strips, winter tyres, and car seats, where you are travelling.
Read about safety equipment requirements for your road trip holiday at fdm.dk - Learn more about the traffic rules in the country you plan to visit. Regulation and traffic tickets differ.
Read more about driving rules abroad at fdm.dk
Table of contents
These are the documents you need on your car holiday
Do I need to bring the red card on a road trip?
Get roadside assistance on your road trip
Remember the green card when travelling by car outside the European Union
Remember Travel Insurance with Cancellation Coverage
Prepare for your road trip holiday
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