Insurance and excess

Which insurance policies do you need? What happens if the car incurs damage? And what happens with the excess? You can read it all on this page. This means you can be sure you have everything properly organised for a worry-free car rental. Don't feel like thinking about this? Then check out our Worry-Free selection. These cars comply with the most important requirements.

Insurance included as standard

The standard insurance covering damage and theft offers good cover in the event of damage to or theft of your hire car. Make sure you are aware of the excess.

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)

In the event of damage, the Collision Damage Waiver, the CDW insurance policy, covers most of the costs. This includes situations where you cause the damage or the car is written off, for example. Please note: you will often have to pay an excess. In addition, damage to tyres, windows, mirrors, the underside, roof, interior and keys are never covered.

Third Party Insurance (TPI)

Material damage to another car or physical injury to persons who are not sitting in your hire car is covered by Third Party Insurance. The cover provided by this is sufficient within the EU. It may be insufficient outside the EU. Check this with your rental company, and take out extra cover at the rental location if necessary.

Theft Protection (TP)

The cost of a stolen car is largely covered by Theft Protection. This only applies to the car itself, i.e. not to any property in the car. This is covered by your travel insurance, assuming that you have it, of course. Please note: Theft Protection also has an excess.