Rental Guide

for residents of
United Kingdom
Car rental insurance in
United Kingdom

So you’re renting a car in United Kingdom. No one wants to think about rental car insurance when taking in the sights, but buying rental car insurance can save you thousands. Save 50% versus equivalent coverage at the rental desk. We aim to pay 95% of claims within 7 business days, so you can save your GBP for extra souvenirs.
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Insurance offered & what you need to know
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)/Loss Damage Waiver (LDW)
CDW waives your damages costs, with some exceptions, and there is a high excess payable for damages (£3,863.36 for cars to £5,795.04 for motorhomes.). LDW is CDW + Theft Protection. 
  • CDW is included in your booking.
  • Some types of damage are not covered by CDW, for instance some rental companies do not cover windscreens, cracks and chips, tyre punctures & replacements, and damages to headlights and underbody.
  • CDW does not cover expensive accident-related fees such as administration, towing and loss of use fees. 
Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW)
Super Collision Damage Waiver reduces your remaining excess towards £0.00.
  • Can be purchased for £23.18 - £34.77 per day.
  • Price tiers usually mean that you pay even more to get £0.00 excess.
Roadside Assistance Cover
Covers roadside costs such as towing, fuel and key lockout.
  • Can be purchased for £7.73 - £11.59 per day.
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)
Personal Accident Insurance compensates you for personal injuries (including passengers).
  • Optional at the rental desk for £7.73 - £11.59.
  • Available in travel insurance policies.
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Full Protection
Equivalent to Excess Waiver + Roadside Assistance + $0 deductible excess.
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  • We pay 98% of claims within 3 business days.
  • Includes free cover for roadside assistance, towing (saves you £3.86 - £7.73 per day. Also covers key loss.
  • Covers accident-related fees.
  • Cancel anytime up until vehicle collection.
  • Covers types of damage that the rental companies exclude.