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Car Hire Insurance Frequently Asked Questions

Want to know more about car hire insurance? As the UK's leading destination for those searching for car hire cover you are in the right place

• Are other people travelling with me covered?
• Are other people travelling with me in my hire car covered?
• Can a hire company refuse to accept a car hire excess policy?
• Can I buy car hire excess insurance if I am under 21 years old?
• Can I get car hire excess insurance to cover business use?
• Can I get excess insurance for a pickup truck?
• Can I use car hire excess insurance to cover peer-to-peer hires?
• Comprehensive Insurance on Rental Car - How to Make Sure You are Fully Covered
• Do I have to pay an excess if I buy a car hire excess insurance?
• Do I need car hire cancellation insurance?
• Do I need Car Hire Excess Insurance when I rent a car?
• Do I need to buy a second excess insurance policy for an additional driver?
• Does deductibles mean the same as excess?
• Does Excess Insurance cover Bodywork Claims?
• Does my car rental agreement already include insurance?
• Does Sixt include CDW in its car hire packages?
• How are Excess Insurance Claims handled?
• How are worldwide policy claims handled?
• How do I make a Claim on my Excess Insurance?
• How does your car hire excess insurance work?
• How good are these companies at settling claims?
• In which countries is Excess/Super CDW charged?
• In which countries is Excess/Super CDW not charged?
• Is damage to windows and tyres covered?
• Make Sure Your Car Hire Insurance Claim is Valid
• My hire company offers Super CDW or Excess cover? What is this?
• National Car Hire - are their Super Cover collision damage waiver excess policies a good deal?
• No Excess Car Hire - What does this include?
• Super CDW, Deductible or Non Waiver - Terms Explained
• Super CDW, Deductibles and Non Waiver - What do they mean?
• What are the age limits on Car Hire Insurance policies? Are policies available for those over 85?
• What cars are covered by car hire insurance?
• What do zero excess car hire insurance policies offer?
• What Does All Inclusive Car Hire Insurance Cover?
• What does towing cover on car hire excess insurance include and how does it work
• What if I am unable to open my MoneyMaxim email with my car hire or car hire excess insurance quotes on?
• What if I have a problem printing or downloading the car hire insurance document?
• What if I need a policy to cover two groups?
• What insurance policies are offered by Auto Europe?
• What insurance policies are offered by Budget?
• What insurance policies are offered by Car Hire Brokers? And are they a good deal?
• What insurance policies are offered by Dollar?
• What insurance policies are offered by Economy Car Rentals?
• What insurance policies are offered by Enterprise?
• What insurance policies are offered by Hertz?
• What insurance policies are offered by No Excess Zest Car Rental?
• What insurance policies are offered by Sixt?
• What insurance policies are offered by Thrifty?
• What insurance policies do Alamo offer?
• What is Avis Insurance Cover like? Do they have CDW, Liability and Excess Waiver Cover?
• What is Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) and do I need it?
• What is Personal Effects Cover (PEC) and do I need it?
• What kinds of vehicles can you be covered for by an excess insurance policy?
• Which car hire excess insurance policy is best for UK car rental?
• Which insurance do I need for my car hire?
• Why are there restrictions on UK usage?
• Will a car hire accident claim affect my car no claims bonus?
• Will car hire insurance cover me if I pick the car up at one location and return it to another?
• Will car rental firms preauthorise on my credit card when I have car hire excess insurance?
• Are there credit cards which offer Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Excess Insurance?
• Collision Damage Waiver Insurance - We explain what it is
• How are SLI/CDW Claims handled?
• Is Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) the same as Loss Damage Waiver (LDW)?
• Theft Protection - Car Hire definitions
• What are the features of a Combined CDW, SLI and Excess policy?
• What are the features of the CDW/LDW & SLI Policy?
• What are the requirements for car rental insurance in the USA and Canada?
• What does the term Collision Damage Waiver mean?
• What is covered by the Theft insurance included in the car rental price?
• Can I buy independent car-hire insurance for my fly drive holiday?
• If I purchase a Collision Damage Waiver and Supplementary Liability Insurance Policy, am I fully covered for car rental insurance in the USA and Canada?
• Is independent car hire insurance suitable for fly-drive holidays?
• What are the restrictions on the CDW/LDW & SLI Policy for the USA and Canada?
• What cover is provided by the Combined Worldwide CDW, SLI & Excess Policy?
• What Insurance Cover is Provided with an SLI Policy?
• Can I use motorhome hire excess insurance to cover peer-to-peer hires?
• Do you cover vehicles such as Camper Vans, Caravans and Motor Bikes?

General Car Hire Queries Answered

Our FAQ section contains all the answers to general queries that you might have about car hire.

• Are other people travelling with me covered?
• Can a hire company refuse to accept a car hire excess policy?
• Can I get car hire excess insurance to cover business use?
• Can I use car hire excess insurance to cover peer-to-peer hires?
• Comprehensive Insurance on Rental Car - How to Make Sure You are Fully Covered
• Do I have to pay an excess if I buy a car hire excess insurance?
• Do I need car hire cancellation insurance?
• Do I need Car Hire Excess Insurance when I rent a car?
• Does deductibles mean the same as excess?
• Does my car rental agreement already include insurance?
• How does your car hire excess insurance work?
• Is damage to windows and tyres covered?
• No Excess Car Hire - What does this include?
• What do zero excess car hire insurance policies offer?
• What Does All Inclusive Car Hire Insurance Cover?
• What does towing cover on car hire excess insurance include and how does it work
• What if I am unable to open my MoneyMaxim email with my car hire or car hire excess insurance quotes on?
• What if I have a problem printing or downloading the car hire insurance document?
• What if I need a policy to cover two groups?
• What is Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) and do I need it?
• What is Personal Effects Cover (PEC) and do I need it?
• Which insurance do I need for my car hire?
• Will car hire insurance cover me if I pick the car up at one location and return it to another?
• Will car rental firms preauthorise on my credit card when I have car hire excess insurance?
• Are there credit cards which offer Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) or Excess Insurance?
• What is covered by the Theft insurance included in the car rental price?
• Can I use motorhome hire excess insurance to cover peer-to-peer hires?

Your Driver related Questions Answered

Our FAQ section contains all the answers to general queries that you might have about the driver of your hired car.

• Are other people travelling with me in my hire car covered?
• Can I buy car hire excess insurance if I am under 21 years old?
• Do I need to buy a second excess insurance policy for an additional driver?
• What are the age limits on Car Hire Insurance policies? Are policies available for those over 85?

Vehicle related Questions Answered

Our FAQ section contains all the answers to general queries that you might have about the driver of your hired car.

• Can I get excess insurance for a pickup truck?
• What cars are covered by car hire insurance?
• What kinds of vehicles can you be covered for by an excess insurance policy?
• Do you cover vehicles such as Camper Vans, Caravans and Motor Bikes?

Claims related Questions Answered

Our FAQ section contains all the answers to general queries that you might have about the driver of your hired car.

• Does Excess Insurance cover Bodywork Claims?
• How are Excess Insurance Claims handled?
• How are worldwide policy claims handled?
• How do I make a Claim on my Excess Insurance?
• How good are these companies at settling claims?
• Make Sure Your Car Hire Insurance Claim is Valid
• Will a car hire accident claim affect my car no claims bonus?
• How are SLI/CDW Claims handled?

Car Hire Companies - Your Insurance Questions Answered

Our FAQ section contains all the answers to general queries that you might have about car hire insurance.

• Does Sixt include CDW in its car hire packages?
• My hire company offers Super CDW or Excess cover? What is this?
• National Car Hire - are their Super Cover collision damage waiver excess policies a good deal?
• Super CDW, Deductible or Non Waiver - Terms Explained
• Super CDW, Deductibles and Non Waiver - What do they mean?
• What insurance policies are offered by Auto Europe?
• What insurance policies are offered by Budget?
• What insurance policies are offered by Car Hire Brokers? And are they a good deal?
• What insurance policies are offered by Dollar?
• What insurance policies are offered by Economy Car Rentals?
• What insurance policies are offered by Enterprise?
• What insurance policies are offered by Hertz?
• What insurance policies are offered by No Excess Zest Car Rental?
• What insurance policies are offered by Sixt?
• What insurance policies are offered by Thrifty?
• What insurance policies do Alamo offer?
• What is Avis Insurance Cover like? Do they have CDW, Liability and Excess Waiver Cover?

Geographical related Questions Answered

Our FAQ section contains all the answers to general queries that you might have about the driver of your hired car.

• In which countries is Excess/Super CDW charged?
• In which countries is Excess/Super CDW not charged?
• Why are there restrictions on UK usage?

Questions Relating to The Country You are Hiring in

Our FAQ section contains all the answers to queries that you might have relating to your destination country. If you have further queries please do contact us directly.

• Which car hire excess insurance policy is best for UK car rental?

Questions on CDW & SLI Policies for the USA and Canada Answered

Our FAQ section contains all the answers to general queries that you might have about CDW & SLI policies suitable for trips to the USA and Canada.

• Collision Damage Waiver Insurance - We explain what it is
• Is Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) the same as Loss Damage Waiver (LDW)?
• Theft Protection - Car Hire definitions
• What are the features of a Combined CDW, SLI and Excess policy?
• What are the features of the CDW/LDW & SLI Policy?
• What are the requirements for car rental insurance in the USA and Canada?
• What does the term Collision Damage Waiver mean?
• Can I buy independent car-hire insurance for my fly drive holiday?
• If I purchase a Collision Damage Waiver and Supplementary Liability Insurance Policy, am I fully covered for car rental insurance in the USA and Canada?
• Is independent car hire insurance suitable for fly-drive holidays?
• What are the restrictions on the CDW/LDW & SLI Policy for the USA and Canada?
• What cover is provided by the Combined Worldwide CDW, SLI & Excess Policy?
• What Insurance Cover is Provided with an SLI Policy?