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Standalone Car Rental Excess Cover

Why buy excess cover before you travel?

Excess cover is rarely top of the holiday to-do list. But sorting it before you go could save you up to 50% on what the rental desk charges.

Rental companies often sell extra cover at the desk. It's usually charged per day and comes with plenty of exclusions. Standalone cover is different: you buy it separately, before your trip, and it often costs less.

What is standalone cover?

A standalone cover can be bought separately from your rental car, any time before you travel. Rental company extras can cost $19 to $37 a day. They often leave out keys, windscreens, tyres and underbody damage.

RentalCover starts from around $7 to $16 a day. Depending on the country, there may be no excess to pay.

How it works

  1. Book before you go. Save over 50% compared with the rental desk.
  2. Say no at the desk. Skip the extras you've already got covered.
  3. Had damage or need roadside help? No extra charges or fees to worry about.
  4. Make a claim. Submit it to us easily via our online claim form.
  5. Get a quick outcome. Claims are processed in 1-3 business days on average.