How does the coverage from rental companies compare to RentalCover?
RentalCover is an alternative to the waivers sold by rental companies (also called "Super Collision Damage Waiver" and various other names) for up to twice the price.†
Your options differ by country - try our Rental Guides for more information.
Here’s a comparison of what you can purchase at the rental desk:
| What you get with RentalCover | What you get at the rental desk | |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| Multi vehicle accidents | ✓ | ✓ |
| Single vehicle accidents | ✓ | Sometimes |
| Fire, car theft and vandalism | ✓ | Sometimes |
| Towing, lockout & keys | ✓ | x |
| Windshield and headlights | ✓ | x |
| Tyres and underbody | ✓ | x |
| Weather-related damages | ✓ Incl. fire, rain, snow etc. | Sometimes |
| Animal collisions | ✓ | Sometimes |
| Road conditions | ✓ Inc. gravel, sand, ash etc. | Sometimes |
| Standard excess / deductible |
$0 | Up to €/£/$1,000 Excess waivers often do not waive the full excess, meaning there's an excess still to pay |
| Total cover amount | Covers the excess and damage-related fees charged by rental companies. Refer to your wording. | See rental guides for details |
| Price per day | 50% cheaper than at the rental desk† | $20-$40* per day *Airports surcharge +10-25%† |