Rental Guide
So you’re renting a car in Ukraine. Of course, no one wants to think about rental car insurance when taking in the sights, but buying rental car insurance before you go could save you thousands in repair costs. We’ve built a global business around saving customers 50% versus equivalent coverage at the rental desk†. We aim to pay 98% of claims within 3 business days, so you can save your UAH for extra souvenirs.
At the rental desk...
Insurance offered & what you need to know
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 (UAH215,819.22 for cars to UAH323,728.82 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 UAH0.00.- Can be purchased for UAH1,294.92 - UAH1,942.37 per day.
- Price tiers usually mean that you pay even more to get UAH0.00 excess.
Roadside Assistance Cover
Covers roadside costs such as towing, fuel and key lockout.- Can be purchased for UAH431.64 - UAH647.46 per day.
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)
Personal Accident Insurance compensates you for personal injuries (including passengers).- Optional at the rental desk for UAH431.64 - UAH647.46.
- Available in travel insurance policies.
Equivalent coverage from RentalCover.com
Products Offered
At the rental desk...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 (UAH215,819.22 for cars to UAH323,728.82 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 UAH0.00.- Can be purchased for UAH1,294.92 - UAH1,942.37 per day.
- Price tiers usually mean that you pay even more to get UAH0.00 excess.
Roadside Assistance Cover
Covers roadside costs such as towing, fuel and key lockout.- Can be purchased for UAH431.64 - UAH647.46 per day.
Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)
Personal Accident Insurance compensates you for personal injuries (including passengers).- Optional at the rental desk for UAH431.64 - UAH647.46.
- Available in travel insurance policies.
Equivalent coverage from RentalCover.com
What to do at the rental desk
These are our top tips to save money and hassle on your rental.
Pre-pay and save
RentalCover.com is sold by the largest online travel agencies globally and you can buy directly on RentalCover.com, saving you 50% compared to the rental companies.
Take photos before and after
Take photos & videos of the vehicle at both pickup and dropoff. We’ll ask you during the claim to provide these and to provide details of any unfair charges from your rental company. Take the time to capture any pre-existing damage and nominate those in your rental agreement to avoid excessive charges.
Just say 'no'
What to do in the event of an accident?