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Does car insurance cover rental cars for vacation?
Almost all personal auto insurance policies cover rental cars if you are driving the car for pleasure or personal use. Some may not cover a rental car used for business. The amount of coverage (limits), deductions, and other terms are typically the same for your personal car and a car you rent.
Can you purchase car insurance for a rental car?
If you book your car directly with the rental company online, you can buy cover for it at the same time. Or you can buy their cover when you arrive at the rental counter. (Often this is not technically insurance – it’s a waiver, which means the company waives its right to make you pay for damage.)
Do you need insurance before renting a car?
No, you don’t need your own car insurance to rent a car. Rental cars come with a minimum amount of liability coverage, but you may be able to get additional coverage through your credit card or by supplemental coverage from the rental car agency.
Do you need insurance to rent a car on vacation?
Many people enjoy “destination” vacations where they fly to the location then rent a car for local transportation. When you rent a vehicle, it’s important to have the right insurance coverage for the rental. Should you take the coverage offered by the rental company?
What kind of insurance do I need to rent a car abroad?
Travel insurance for a trip abroad often contains coverage for a rental vehicle. If you are purchasing travel insurance, check for such coverage and its limits and terms. Although buying insurance from the rental agency is usually more expensive, many people traveling abroad opt for the convenience of this coverage.
Do you have to have rental car insurance with Travel Guard?
Car insurance through rental companies can be expensive, but a fender bender in a rental car can cost more. There must be another option, right? With a Travel Guard travel insurance plan, you can add on our rental vehicle damage coverage and protect even more aspects of your trip investment.
Do you have to pay up front for rental car insurance?
That coverage is provided by a third-party insurance company such as Allianz. The cost is a lot less than the rental company’s CDW, but, as with credit card coverage, if you damage the car, you have to pay up front and claim later.