How much will UK quarantine rules cost me if I travel abroad?
Image source: Getty Images  While some international travel is now allowed, its not as easy as just rocking up to the airport. Were here to break down what the current UK quarantine rules are  and how much it could cost you to travel abroad. Traffic light system  At the time of writing, the government has put a traffic light system in place for entering England from another country. That means it has categorised each country as green, amber or red. The UK quarantine rules differ depending on which country you are arriving from. It is worth highlighting that this is the system that England has in place. If you live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, then it is worth checking your countrys government website to see what quarantine rules are in place. Travel to amber and red countries is actively discouraged. Also, before you travel, you should check the FCO travel advice for your destination. Each country may have different rules regarding what they require from you when you arrive. Rewards credit cards include schemes that reward you simply for using your credit card. When you spend money on a rewards card you could earn loyalty points, in-store vouchers airmiles, and more. MyWalletHero makes it easy for you to find a card that matches your spending habits so you can get the most value from your rewards. Compare rewards credit cards now  UK quarantine rules  If you are arriving in England, there are different rules depending on whether you are travelling from a red, amber or green country. Take a look at the gov.uk for the most up-to-date country lists. Green countries  When arriving from a country on the green list, you are not required to quarantine. However, there are a few other rules to abide by. Before you travel to England you must:  Take a Covid-19 test  Book and pay for a day 2 Covid-19 test  Complete a passenger locator form  Amber countries  If you are arriving from an amber country, then you need to quarantine at home or in the place you are staying for 10 days. You will also need to:  Take a Covid-19 test  Book and pay for day 2 and day 8 Covid-19 travel tests  Complete a passenger locator form  Red countries  Arrivals from countries on the red list have the strictest quarantine rules. Once in England, you are required to quarantine in a managed hotel for 11 nights (10 days). Before traveling to England, you will also be required to:  Take a Covid-19 test  Book a quarantine hotel package, including two Covid-19 tests  Complete a passenger locator form  Costs for tests and quarantine  As you can tell from the UK quarantine rules, there are quite a few items that need to be paid for. Tests  Its important to note that you will need to find a private test provider. An NHS test wont count. The price of tests can vary. On the high street, it could be around 100, while some private clinics will charge up to 200. Travel companies have started to provide test packages when you book with them. For example, Tui offers a test package to green list countries at a cost of 60. Some airlines also have links to test providers. British Airways has several that it uses that also provide fit to fly certificates as part of the package. These range from 60 to 75. When thinking about tests for departure from England, you need to make sure that the test is accepted by your destination. Some countries will accept an antigen test, while others require a PCR test or a LAMP test. The costs differ depending on the test you take. Under UK quarantine rules, you can speed up the process if you have arrived from an amber country and pay for a private Covid-19 test through the Test to Release scheme. Quarantine  The big bill comes if you are arriving from a red country. The rate for a 10-night stay in a quarantine hotel for one adult and one room is 1,750. The rate for an additional adult is 650, and for a child aged 5 to 11 its 325. Takeaway  Travelling abroad is a costly business at the best of times. But as a result of UK quarantine rules, the costs are mounting up. And just remember, the country lists are updated regularly. So you may find quarantine rules change for your destination while you are abroad. Its always best to check the latest guidelines before you travel. Yes No  4 iron-clad rules for saving money on everything Our Editor Sam Robson has been on a personal cost-cutting mission for years  and its time to share his wisdom. Check out his choicest saving tips and tricks in this free report, Sams 4 Iron-Clad Rules For Saving Money On Everything. Just enter your email below for instant access to your free copy. Click here!