Rental Guide
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 knowCollision 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.
Full Protection
Equivalent to Excess Waiver + Roadside Assistance + $0 deductible excess.- Our Guarantee: We'll beat any price.
- 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.