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Travelling or driving abroad
Tick off your task using our easy online solutions – or find the best travel insurance or European breakdown contact option for you.
Contact us to
Report a European breakdown
Call to report
0044 (0)121 336 6289
Open 24/7
If you're not already with us you can get a quote for one-off breakdown assistance. It will usually cost more than our regular cover and will be for one call-out only.
Alternative phone numbers
If you're having difficulty using our main European breakdown number, try these alternatives:
From a French landline:
0825 098 876 or 0472 171 200
If you've broken down on a motorway in France, you need to call the police on 112 first so they can move you to a safe location.
From a UK mobile or other EU country landlines:
00 3382 509 8876 or 00 3347 217 1200
Buy European breakdown cover
Get a quote online
Planning a trip to Europe? We've got you covered.
Still need help?
Call for a European breakdown cover quote: 0330 053 1100
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday - 9am to 6pm
Saturday - 9am to 5pm
Sunday - Closed
Landline calls cost standard UK rate. Calls from mobiles vary.
Buy travel insurance
Get a quote online
See our latest deals and get an instant quote.
Still need help?
Call for a travel insurance quote: 0330 123 5485
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 8pm
Saturday - 9am to 5pm
Sunday - 10am to 4am
Landline calls cost standard UK rate. Calls from mobiles vary.
Claim on travel insurance
Claim online
For policies purchased from 3 April 2023
Make a travel insurance claim
Or for policies purchased before 2 April 2023, email: [email protected]
Still need help?
Claim for travel insurance purchased from 3 April 2023
Call: 0330 123 5751
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed
Or for Emergency Medical Assistance call: +44 (0)330 1235 751
Emergency lines open 24/7.
Calls cost no more than calls to geographic numbers 01 or 02.
Claim for travel insurance purchased before 2 April 2023
Call: 0330 058 2991
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed
Or for Emergency Medical Assistance call: +44 (0)147 335 6274
Emergency lines open 24/7.
Calls cost no more than calls to geographic numbers 01 or 02.
Ask a general question
Use chat to ask about European breakdown cover
Call to ask about travel insurance
Travel insurance policies purchased from 3 April 2023Call: 0330 123 5485
Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 8pm
Saturday - 9am to 5pm
Sunday - 10am to 4pm
Calls cost no more than calls to geographic numbers 01 or 02.
Travel insurance policies purchased up to 2 April 2023
Call: 0330 058 1644
Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed
Calls cost no more than calls to geographic numbers 01 or 02.
Other options
It's OK when you've got the AA app in your pocket
- Plan your journey with our route planner
- See your cover and membership details at a glance
- Report a breakdown quickly and track when your patrol will arrive
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