The last thing tired travelers want to do after arriving in a new city is to stand at the car rental desk and negotiate auto rental insurance with the on-duty attendant. After all, a rental company’s collision damage waiver, which protects against damage to the
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Do I really need to buy rental car insurance?
(iStock / Getty Images) This week, we’re tackling a question from By The Way editor Amanda Finnegan, who’s fresh off driving around Italy on a family trip: I’m always questioning whether I really need to buy extra insurance for a rental car. Between credit card
Read MoreSapphire Preferred Rental Car Insurance Guide
One of the many benefits of the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is rental car insurance that applies almost anytime you rent a car. Collision damage waiver coverage purchased through rental car companies can cost around $30 per day. That means this one card perk can
Read MoreDoes My Car Insurance Cover Rental Cars? – Forbes Advisor
Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors’ opinions or evaluations. If you’re renting a car, it’s in your best interest to understand your rental car insurance options before you get to the rental car
Read MoreWhat Is Rental Reimbursement Auto Insurance? – Forbes Advisor
Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors’ opinions or evaluations. Getting into a car accident is stressful enough, but waiting nearly three weeks to get your car back on the road only makes matters
Read MoreDeclining Rental Car Insurance Abroad? Know the Risks
You’re on an overseas trip and about to rent a car. You decline the additional insurance offer and mentally high-five yourself for saying no because your credit card offers primary rental coverage. Not so fast, smarty-pants. Understand your coverage Several credit cards offer primary rental
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