All You Need To Know About Rental Car Insurance
Whenever you rent a car, you’ll be offered a variety of insurance options – so how do you decide which option is right for you or if you should decline coverage altogether? Well, the first thing to know is that having SOME kind of coverage is important to ensure that you’re protected in case of an accident. Here’s a little brief on the different types of car rental insurance to help you figure out which one is right for you.
Buying renter’s insurance from your car rental place can be expensive! But it usually provides the best maximum coverage in the case of an accident or theft. If something goes wrong with the car and you’ve purchased the Loss/Collision Damage Waiver, your car rental company will completely cover the costs or repair or replacement if your car was damaged or stolen! Paying extra for that peace of mind makes perfect sense to a lot of people.
However, your personal insurance might already cover your rental car. It’s a good idea to check with your insurance carrier to find out what the coverage options are for rental cars. If your insurance policy does offer great coverage, you can save yourself the extra money on buying additional insurance through your rental company.
The other option is using a credit card that provides insurance. American Express currently charges a nominal additional fee for rentals and offers great coverage in the event of an accident or theft. Other cards offer different levels of coverage as well. It’s worth it to look into the conditions and stipulations of your card to understand what is covered before you make the decision! All Star Travel uses a Protect Package which is not insurance, but a protection plan, read all the details when booking.
Ready to book? Visit our “How it Works” page to get more information and a great deal on your next rental car! We are always happy to offer more advice on rental car insurance to make sure you have the best possible coverage!
The AllStarTravel Car Rental Team!