Get quotes from the healthcare provider or medical tourism agent//broker; Many offer surgery packages including flights, accommodation and transfers. Look up the country’s currency and exchange rate so you have an idea of how far your money will go in the country of choice.
With so many budget airlines around the medical tourism experience can be very affordable. During low season times return flights to Hungary can be purchased for as little as £40 with no frills airlines like
Sky Europe or
Wizz Air and even with more far flung destinations like India the overall cost is extremely affordable - return flights are advertised from £455 with
British Airways to Delhi and Mumbai and substantial savings are still made because surgery is so competitive, and of course your money goes a long way in India with around 80 Rupees to £1.
In most cases you will find there are good savings to be made by going abroad for treatment, and the cost will be cheaper than having the same procedure done privately in the UK. Take a look at our
price comparisons. As an example, the typical cost of Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping) in Croatia, Egypt or Turkey is around £1,500, compared with between £3,000 and £4,000 in the UK, while in India Rhinoplasty will cost just £850.
Many of the providers will collect patients from the airport and chauffeur them to their hotel and collect them for hospital appointments so find out whether this will be the case, and if not read up on your selected country’s travel section to find out about its public transport systems and the various costs for this.
When speaking to the provider or medical broker always make sure you fully understand exactly what is included in the cost, as low prices may be offered and then extras could be added on afterwards. Ask what happens regarding the cost if a complication arises. Prices vary from provider to provider but they can typically include surgeon fees, hospital fees, medical team, hospital meals, laboratory tests, anaesthesia, implants (if appropriate), all consultations, all transfers (airport and hospital), medication, local mobile phone use and English speaking personal assistant.
In your negotiations with the provider/broker establish the means of payment. Will they require payment in advance, and/or a deposit? Do they accept credit card, money transfers, or do they want cash payments? Is it possible to pay by installment? Before handing over any money ensure you see a valid contract first.
Get everything clarified beforehand and factor in the cost of passport and/or travel visas, flights, airport pick-up, travel to-and-from medical provider, accommodation, food and drink including any tips, phone calls and other correspondence with family at home, medications or medical supplies such as crutches for hip/knee patients which may be needed post-op.
Get a quote
Our "Get a quote" service, enables you to compare prices and providers, quickly and efficiently. Complete the enquiry form for the kind of treatment that you are seeking, select the countries that you are interested in and you will get a response from a several hospitals, clinics and medical tourism companies within 48 hours.
What does it cost?
We run an independent survey of medical tourism prices, compiled from price information from 108 clinics, hospitals and healthcare providers in 30 countries. You can compare prices for cosmetic surgery, elective surgery (such as hip, knee and eye) and dental treatment abroad.
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