Adding extra drivers and countries to your coverage
The named driver and all additional drivers included on your rental agreement are covered by your RentalCover.com plan. There is no need to add any additional drivers to your plan; they are automatically covered. Please ensure that you are named on the rental agreement.
Thinking of visiting other countries on your trip? All our plans include coverage for additional countries as long as your vehicle was collected from the named country of pick-up and this is in accordance with the permissions set out in your rental agreement.
You do not need to inform RentalCover.com of additional drivers or countries you are visiting.
We defer to the rental companies to check driver’s licenses; you do not need to provide the details to us. If you’re unsure, please contact your booking agent.
Want more information? Our Rental Guides explain how everything works.
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About your car rental
At RentalCover.com we provide the rental protection and our partners are responsible for the rentals.
To make changes to your car booking, the contact details for our partners are below.
To make changes to your RentalCover protection, login at rentalcover.com/account. If you have a question that’s not answered in our Help Center and not about a car rental booking, just reply to any of our emails.
At RentalCover.com we provide the rental protection and our partners are responsible for the rentals (a lot of our partners have very similar names to RentalCover.com, so it’s easy to get us mixed up). This means that for most customers we also handle cancellations and other changes on RentalCover.com. Read this article for step by step instructions on how to cancel or modify your RentalCover.com policy.
About your cover
You can benefit from our popular American primary plan called the "Collision Damage Coverage*".
Using RentalCover.com offers you damage protection without touching your personal auto plan. If you need to make a claim, there’s no deductible to pay from your personal auto plan and the rates on your plan won’t increase!
*For US Residents, This is a travel protection plan that includes coverage for Rental Car Damage during a trip.
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*Not currently available for purchase on RentalCover.com
The following information is US customers only. In most countries, renters are not liable for injury or damages to other vehicles. Please refer to our Country Guides for more information.
Supplementary Liability Insurance insures you against injuries you may cause to other drivers and their vehicles. In some countries this "third party" insurance is compulsorily provided by the vehicle owner, i.e. the rental companies. However most states in the US do not require the vehicle owner to have mandatory third party liability, meaning the driver is potentially liable for injuries to other people and their property.
If you are driving in one of those states you will be offered SLI (also called Accident Liability Insurance/ALI or LIS or Renter Liability Protection) by the rental company, which will normally provide between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 coverage. As a general rule, if SLI if offered by the rental company, we advise you to take it.
How much coverage is normally provided?
In the USA each state has different rules regarding whether or not third party coverage must be provided, and often the minimum level of coverage required by law will be quite low. Despite this most SLI providers will generally insure you in the range of $1-2 million, though in some cases coverage may extend up to $10 million.
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| State | Individual | Multiple Persons | Property | Supplier SLI Coverage |
| California | $15,000 | $30,000 | $5,000 | $1-2 million |
| Florida | $10,000 | $20,000 | $10,000 | $1-2 million |
| Nevada | $15,000 | $30,000 | $10,000 | $1-2 million |
| New York | $25,000 | $50,000 | $10,000 | $1-2 million |
| Other | $10-50 thous. | $30-100 thous. | $5-25 thous. | $1-2 million |
Am I insured if I am not at fault?
Generally no. In most cases you will only be able to claim third party damage or injuries if you were the driver at fault. The only exception to this would be if you were deemed by a court to be responsible for a third party accident even if it is not caused by you directly, though this will vary depending on your policy terms.
An Example of When You Are Not At Fault
RentalCover.com customer Eric Clapton is visiting friends in California, and is hiring a car to get around. While Eric is turning a corner, a taxi driver in a hurry to get a fair pulls an illegal u-turn and drives into the side of Eric's vehicle. Even though the other driver's vehicle is written off, Eric's SLI does not need to insure the taxi driver's car as Eric is not at fault.
How Does the Claims Process Work?
To make a SLI claim you will need to contact the rental company's insurance provider and deal directly with them. You will be asked by the insurers to fill out a statement of claim, and to provide some form of documentation relating to your insurance and the claim being made (usually a certificate of insurance, receipts of payment, copies of invoices and police reports as well as other details from the third party showing evidence of damages or injuries sustained).
Since 2014, we’ve specialised in providing customers with coverage that’s up to 50% less expensive than what you’ll be offered at the rental desk†. We provide damage protection for rental cars, and even 4x4s, campervans, minibuses, RVs and motorhomes in most countries.
Our plans are valid for most rental vehicle types, anywhere in the world. We aim to offer significant savings compared to the rates charged by rental companies and all RentalCover.com plans include the following as standard:
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Additional drivers Unlike other companies, we cover additional drivers for no additional cost if they are named on your rental agreement |
Limited exclusions You won’t find any common exclusions in our policies, such as tires or windshields |
Zero deductible We refund approved claims in full, including all deductible charges |
Timely claim repayments
If you make a claim and it is approved, we will pay you as quickly as possible - on average within three business days.Global coverage
Our travel protection plans are authorized by top-rated underwriters.
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| Global cover | Global partners and underwriters | Global refund |
| Your coverage is customised to your destination and country of origin | Our wide network allows us to bring you the coverage you need at an affordable price | Claim payments are available in your local currency |
Want more information? Our Rental Guides explain how everything works.
† We compared the costs of collision damage protection via RentalCover.com to the average cost of collision or loss damage waivers (including taxes and fees) for a one week rental (December 11 - 17, 2016). Cost comparison is in U.S. dollars and is based on online quotes provided by Alamo, Avis and Hertz for an airport pickup and drop-off of a compact car in Boston, Dallas, Las Vegas, Orlando, and Portland for a U.S resident over age 25. No discounts applied.
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Travel protection plans are always calculated in full calendar days to ensure you are covered for the full trip even if you pick up early or drop off late.
For example, if you pick up your vehicle on June 3rd and drop it off on June 9th that would be 7 days.
Yes - registered agents can provide their customers with some peace of mind while earning a commission on every booking as long as the appropriate licensing appointment and/or training has been completed.
Visit agency.rentalcover.com to register today and join our team!
At RentalCover.com we believe that you shouldn’t need a legal degree to understand our plans. Where possible, we have made sure our plans are designed to help eliminate confusion and help you understand your protection when you hit the road.
Here’s a summary of the protection you receive when you purchase a plan with us:
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| Multi vehicle accidents | ✓ | ✓ |
| Single vehicle accidents | ✓ | Sometimes |
| Fire, car theft and vandalism | ✓ | Sometimes |
| Lockout & keys due to an accident | Not covered for US residents | x |
| Windshield and headlights | ✓ | x |
| Tires and underbody | ✓ | x |
| Standard deductible |
$0 |
$3000 - 4000 Usually fixed cost |
| Total coverage amount | $35000 Covers rental company’s excess charges. Refer to your policy wording. |
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| Price per day | Up to 50% less expensive† than the rental desk | $10-$30* per day * Airports surcharge +10-25% |
*Coverage is only for causes not at fault. Coverage may vary by country of residence. For more information please read our country specific Rental Guide.
† We compared the costs of collision damage protection via RentalCover.com to the average cost of collision or loss damage waivers (including taxes and fees) for a one week rental (December 11 - 17, 2016). Cost comparison is in U.S. dollars and is based on online quotes provided by Alamo, Avis and Hertz for an airport pickup and drop-off of a compact car in Boston, Dallas, Las Vegas, Orlando, and Portland for a U.S resident over age 25. No discounts applied.
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Yes we do. You can choose your vehicle type on the RentalCover.com homepage. While cars are available for any destination, you might find that we do not have Motorhome/RVs, Campervans, Buses and 4x4s in selected countries.
We do not provide coverage for motorcycles or quad bikes.
For more specific information on coverages in Iceland, please see the Iceland Rental Guide.
Car
This includes cover for vehicles with fewer than 10 seats (15 in the US), including the driver’s seat. If you are planning on driving on unsealed roads in accordance with the permissions set out in your rental agreement, add 4x4 cover via the My Account page.
Our policies do not cover supercars, high end sports vehicles (including, but not limited to, those made by Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, Aston Martin and Bentley), classic cars and cars where the intention of the rental includes use at race tracks or for other special events.
4x4 (N/A for US residents)
Going off road? Then select this coverage. RentalCover.com’s 4x4 protection covers you for any vehicle that you plan to drive on unsealed roads in accordance with the permissions set out in your rental agreement. If you have a policy without 4x4 coverage, you will need to cancel that policy and purchase 4x4 coverage instead.
Adding a tent on top of your 4x4? First select campervan as the vehicle type. From the bottom of the quote page then add “4x4” as a vehicle type and you will be covered.
Campervan (N/A for US residents)
Does it have two or more in-built sleeping berths and no in-built shower or toilet? If so it’s a campervan. If you are planning on driving on unsealed roads in accordance with the permissions set out in your rental agreement, add 4x4 cover via the My Account page.
Motorhome / RV (N/A for US residents)
Select this if your vehicle has a built-in shower and / or toilet. If you are planning on driving on unsealed roads in accordance with the permissions set out in your rental agreement, add 4x4 cover via the My Account page.
Minibus (N/A for US residents)
Group trip? Select minibus if your vehicle has between nine and 14 seats, including the driver’s seat.
Van (N/A for US residents)
A van has no more than three seats at the front with no in-built sleeping berths, shower or toilet. We can cover vans that are not used for commercial use and don’t need a special license to be driven. Select 'car' as your vehicle type to insure your van.Just enter your Country of Residence to see what coverage is available to you.
1. Your RentalCover.com plan is valid
If you are told by the rental company that they don’t recognize your RentalCover.com plan, don’t worry: They don’t need to! Our plans are an independent alternative to the rental company’s offerings and they are valid worldwide. They are up to 50% less expensive than what the rental company offers†. If your rental company refuses to give you a vehicle based on using our plan instead of their offer, we recommend speaking to your rental booking agent.
2. Be prepared
Have all required documents ready for your check-in and take a look at your country’s Rental Guide so you know what to expect at the rental desk.
3. Be confident
In buying a plan from us, you have chosen to be insured by a fully underwritten, global distributor of insurance products with a proven track record of assessing claims in a timely fashion - on average within three business days. We have been doing this since 2014 and our customers rate us "excellent" on consumer review website, TrustPilot.com.
4. If they still refuse to give you a vehicle
If for any reason your rental company refuses to give you a vehicle we recommend speaking to your rental booking agent.† We compared the costs of collision damage protection via RentalCover.com to the average cost of collision or loss damage waivers (including taxes and fees) for a one week rental (December 11 - 17, 2016). Cost comparison is in U.S. dollars and is based on online quotes provided by Alamo, Avis and Hertz for an airport pickup and drop-off of a compact car in Boston, Dallas, Las Vegas, Orlando, and Portland for a U.S resident over age 25. No discounts applied.
We understand that insurance, and especially insurance acronyms, can be confusing! In this short article we help demystify the various products that help minimize your costs if there are damages:
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)*
CDW (or Loss Damage Waiver, which adds theft protection) is usually included in the rental rate that you see on a website. Note that these “waivers” just reduce your risk from a high amount (similar to the full value of the car) to somewhere below $7,500 depending on the car and the rental company.
✗ If there are damages and you DON’T have CDW
You may be responsible for the full replacement cost of the rental vehicle. For more information please read our country specific Rental Guide.
✓ If there are damages and you DO have CDW
You may be responsible for the “deductible” (called “excess” outside of the US) that applies to your rental vehicle. It can be as high as $7,500. A separate product called Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW) is sold by rental companies to cover this amount. RentalCover.com plans are designed to do the same thing, for up to 50% less expensive than the rental companies’ SCDW. For more information please read our country specific Rental Guide.
SCDW (Super Collision Damage Waiver)**
SCDW waives the deductible/excess that’s payable if you have CDW. RentalCover.com plans are designed to do the same thing, for up to 50% less expensive† than the rental companies’ SCDW.
✗ If there are damages and you DON’T have SCDW or a RentalCover.com policy
RentalCover.com plans are an alternative to SCDW however they are up to 50% less expensive. If the unfortunate happens and you do have an accident while renting a vehicle and you do not have one of these policies, the amount you pay will be determined by what you may have purchased at the rental desk.
✓ If there are damages and you DO have RentalCover.com
Well done! You have saved up to 50% versus SCDW and our award-winning claims system will ensure approved claims are paid quickly.
Want more information? Our Rental Guides explain how everything works.
*For US Residents, This is a travel protection plan that includes coverage for Rental Car Damage during a trip.
**N/A for US plans.
† We compared the costs of collision damage protection via RentalCover.com to the average cost of collision or loss damage waivers (including taxes and fees) for a one week rental (December 11 - 17, 2016). Cost comparison is in U.S. dollars and is based on online quotes provided by Alamo, Avis and Hertz for an airport pickup and drop-off of a compact car in Boston, Dallas, Las Vegas, Orlando, and Portland for a U.S resident over age 25. No discounts applied.
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We understand that insurance, and especially insurance acronyms, can be confusing! Here we help demystify the various products that help reduce your costs if there are damages.
CDW (Collision Damage Waiver)*
CDW is the amount payable to the rental company in the event of accidental damage to the rental car.
RentalCover.com's Collision Damage protection plan covers a rental vehicle for accidental damage and/or theft during the course of a rental period with no deductible.
Deductible
A deductible (or “excess” outside of the US) is the amount payable by you if there’s damage to the rental vehicle. RentalCover.com plans do not have a deductible.
LDW (Loss Damage Waiver)**
This is the same as CDW but it adds theft and vandalism protection.
Loss of Use Fees
Renters are often charged additional fees by rental companies if the rental requires repairs that keep it off the road (these “loss of use” fees are also called “demurrage”). These are usually payable even if you have CDW and SCDW (i.e. they are “exclusions” in CDW and SCDW policies). These costs may be covered by RentalCover.com plans (i.e. they are “inclusions”).
Want more information? Our Rental Guides explain how everything works.
*For US Residents, This is a travel protection plan that includes coverage for Rental Car Damage during a trip.
**N/A for US residents.
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We work with some of the largest and most respected insurers to provide you with coverage, no matter where you drive. Our top-rated global panel of insurers include, but are not limited to:
Astrenska Insurance Ltd, Canopius, Chubb, Intact Insurance, Lloyds, Crum & Forster
All our customers benefit from the rigour and expertize that our global panel provides.
If you make changes to your RentalCover.com plan or create several quotes over time you may notice a small difference in price from when you originally booked.
Reasons why the cost of your modified coverage may differ are as follows:
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We will always aim to provide you the best price for your coverage when you book directly from RentalCover.com.
You can cancel or modify your coverage directly by logging into your RentalCover.com account.
But we’re still here to help you. You can use the links below to browse and find answers to popular questions, including:
> More information about your plan
> How the claims process works
> More information about the payment process
> How to update your vehicle rental booking
> Adding extra drivers and countries to your coverage
> All other questions
We often get asked if we protect the following rentals. When you purchase via RentalCover.com you may see options for the vehicle types below. If you don’t see them they unfortunately aren’t available for your location.
You can select a Vehicle Type on the homepage.
If you have a quote or booking you can add vehicle types - if available - within your RentalCover Account.
If you have a quote or booking you can add vehicle types - if available - on the RentalCover.com Payment page.
If you purchased RentalCover via one of our partners (some of whom specialise in campervans, motorhomes, RVs and offroad 4x4s), their automated systems will ensure you have the right protection for your rental. You can check your coverages and, if available, upgrade to include these vehicle types at any time, just login to your RentalCover Account or get a quote.
Your rental needs to be booked with an authorized rental company, peer to peer rental platform (such as like Drivy, Getaround, Goget, Turo, Carnextdoor, Zipcar, HiyaCar etc), car dealership, accident replacement service or loan cars from an authorized mechanic. Depending on your country, RentalCover Protection is available for the following when you get a quote on RentalCover.com. The meaning of each may differ based on your country. To view your wording, click the link in your RentalCover account or on the quote page.
✓ Cars: “Cars” are the default coverage on RentalCover.com.
✓ Recreational vehicles (RVs), motorhomes and camper/campervans.
✓ Offroad 4x4s for use on unsealed roads. You do not need to select this if you intend to drive any type of 4x4 on normal sealed roads. If you choose “Offroad 4x4” you must have rented a 4x4.
✓ Caravans are covered in selected countries.
When are you not covered?
This is a general summary only and may not apply to your RentalCover Protection. Please login to your RentalCover Account or get a quote to view your policy wording.
Depending on your country, RentalCover may not cover the following.
✗ Misfueling
✗ Out of pocket costs like phone call fees, taxis and accommodation
✗ Charges incurred through service providers that aren't authorised by your rental company
✗ Loss or damage to accessories/equipment
✗ Interior damage like spillage or tears
✗ Personal Property: We don't cover theft or loss of items that you own.
✗ Liability: Please read the Rental Guide to better understand how this works in your travel country.
✗ Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) for drivers: This is usually covered by your travel insurance
✗ Annual protection: We no longer offer annual protection. You are however still covered if you previously purchased Annual Protection on RentalCover.com and it’s still active.
✗ Personal vehicles or others that aren’t from authorised vehicle rentals or car share platforms, as outlined above.
✗ Commercial trucks and other vehicles that are used for commercial purposes such as removal/moving trucks, pantech trucks, commercial delivery vans, courier trucks, trailer trucks, dump trucks, garbage trucks, carriers, refrigerator trucks. Americans renting “Passenger trucks” for non-commercial use are covered under the default “Car” type, as outlined above.
✗ If your vehicle requires a special license (for instance, if the passenger limit or cargo capacity exceeds the limitations of a standard license) or if it is a commercial van, truck or bus, you will not be covered.
✗ Vehicles that have trailers, camper trailers or other extensions - with the exception of caravans (see above) - attached to the tow bar
✗ High end supercars, high end sports cars, classic cars and exotic vehicles (including but not limited to, those made by Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, Aston Martin and Bentley)
✗Certain combinations of country of residence and destination country
✗ Motorcycles or other bikes
Find out how much you could save on a damage protection plan by creating a free quote on our website.
1. Visit RentalCover.com and enter your country of residence and destination country
2. Confirm the start and end dates for your trip, and then select the vehicle you plan to rent; car is always selected by default (if you are unsure about vehicle types read this short guide).
3. Lastly click “Get a quote” to retrieve your personal quote. You can review the details and complete your booking by entering your payment details.
The quote page displays the plan price and all the important information you need to know before you set off, including any inclusions and exclusions. You can also review your damage protection plan before you buy.
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Additional drivers are automatically covered by your RentalCover.com plan.
You can check the status of your plan at any time by accessing your account.
1. Visit My Account.
2. Next sign in. To do this you will need the email you used to create your original quote and your booking reference number which ends with "-INS", this can be found in the subject line of your confirmation email.
3. On the left hand side menu you will be able to see the status of your plan:
| Confirmed | Your plan has been purchased |
| Quote | Your plan has not yet been purchased |
| Canceled | Your plan is no longer active and a refund will be issued |
At RentalCover.com we send two types of emails. Newsletter emails and quote / transactional emails. You can learn about how these emails are sent and managed below:
You can update your newsletter email preferences at any time from your My Account page.
1. Visit My Account2. Next sign in. To do this you will need the email you used to create your original quote and your booking reference number which ends with "-INS", this can be found in the subject line of your confirmation email.
3. Select Profile from the left hand menu. Click “unsubscribe” from the bottom of your profile and you will no longer receive our promotional emails.
Please note if you have made a booking enquiry you may receive quote emails from RentalCover.com, with more information about your cover. Whilst you can’t unsubscribe from our transactional emails, you should be aware that these are only sent for a short period and will automatically stop after a maximum of three emails.
1. Visit My Account.
2. Next sign in. To do this you will need the email you used to create your original quote and your booking reference number which ends with "-INS", this can be found in the subject line of your confirmation email.
3. Select Profile from the left hand menu. Click on "Plan Wording" to read or download your plan by clicking the save icon
on the top right of the page. You can also select "View Invoice" to automatically download your invoice as a pdf.From your profile you can also amend the plan holder’s personal information and add your company name on the invoice.
Find out more about how to modify your plan here.
Your coverage still works if your rental agreement permits you to drive the vehicle in other countries. You can view your plan wording within My Account if you have any concerns about travel in sanctioned countries.
For a broad overview of our plan inclusions, as well as more information about what to do at the rental desk and how you should proceed in the event of an accident, please read our country specific Rental Guides.
This country should be the same one you used in your address on your rental agreement. If for some reason they are different, your country of residence should be the country stated on your driving license.
We would ask for both of those documents if you wish to make a claim.
RentalCover.com provides coverage for this for up to 50% less expensive than equivalent coverage from the rental companies. Renters find RentalCover.com more affordable than their personal auto plans because rental damages impact their premiums and the personal plan’s deductible often exceeds the damage cost.
One of the most frequently asked questions when renting a vehicle is: How can a renter decrease their potential out of pocket costs related to damage for the car they have rented?
This can be answered by the following options:
- Purchase "Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)" or "Loss Damage Waiver (LDW)" from the rental company.
Car rentals in North America occasionally include this in the car booking. Most offer it as a separate product at the rental desk for $20 - $40 per day. For up to 50% less expensive, RentalCover.com’s Collision Damage Coverage provides the same coverage. Because they are primary coverage, both will avoid a claim on your personal insurance policy. CDW (it also has many other names which all serve the same purpose) from rental companies decreases your responsibility from the full value of the car towards $0, often with a $500-$2,000 deductible remaining, whereas RentalCover.com’s Collision Damage Coverage waives your responsibility in full (i.e. it is zero deductible).
- Purchase "Supplementary Liability Insurance (SLI)" from the rental company. This will be offered generally in states where third party liability is not required to be held by the vehicle owner.
The SLI cover is usually between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000. However, we always recommend that you ask the rental company as this can differ by state.
- Take out RentalCover.com protection as an alternative to the rental companies' CDW/LDW.
Our damage protection reduces your responsibility to $0 (unless otherwise stated in your quote) and, because it is Primary Coverage, it does not touch your personal auto plan. This means your personal auto premiums will not change. RentalCover.com Collision Damage Coverage includes cover for all types of damage resulting from an accident such as windscreen, tyre, headlight, underbody and roof damage and it covers various fees charged by the rental companies, such as loss of use charges.
1. Check you have entered the correct booking reference and email address - it’s easy to enter an incorrect number! To do this you will need your booking reference number which ends with “-INS”, this can be found in the subject line of your confirmation email. We recommend you to copy and paste it to avoid mistakes.
2. If you still see an error message, click the “Forgot your booking reference?” link. You can then confirm your email address and we'll email you your most recent booking reference so you can access your booking details.
- Ensure you have entered all the correct details and try again.
- Make the payment using an alternate card where possible.
- If the problem persists please contact your bank for more information.
If you have accidentally canceled your RentalCover Protection, the refund has already been processed. However, you can purchase the same protection on RentalCover.com or click the “repurchase” link in the cancellation email that we sent when you canceled.
If you purchased RentalCover Protection via one of our partners, it can take between 7 and 21 days for the refund to show on your card statement - please reach out to them directly if there’s a delay. If you purchased via RentalCover.com the refund is processed immediately however it may take up to 4 days to show.
Sometimes the limits of your RentalCover.com Protection are displayed in a different currency to the one you selected at purchase due to underwriting restrictions.
You can see the same limits in your preferred currency by clicking the question mark next to the ‘limit/excess details’ in your policy wording. Login to your RentalCover.com Account to get started.
No, RentalCover Protection does not include luxury vehicles such as high end supercars, high end sports cars, classic cars and exotic vehicles e.g. Ferrari, Porsche, Bentley.
This article has more information on what’s covered.
Managing your cover
You may also see an offer for a credit note that can be used on future bookings. Please read this article for more information on credit notes.
See our terms and conditions for more information.
Please follow the steps above to start the process. Refund amounts differ based on your RentalCover.com policy, when the policy is scheduled to commence and your booking agent (if you booked through one of our partners).
To cancel, extend or shorten your cover please follow these steps:
1. Visit My Account.
2. Next login. To do this you will need your booking reference number which ends with “-INS”, this can be found in the subject line of your confirmation email.
3. Lastly, choose your policy and select either Extend / Reduce Cover dates or Cancel. If you booked via a partner, you may be redirected to their site. Otherwise, we will handle the cancellation and refund. Please contact your bank if it takes more than 4 days for it to show on your statement.
At RentalCover.com we offer the rental insurance and our partners are responsible for the rental cars. We work to help our rental partners to sell plans that make sense with your rental when you book from their site.
If that sounds like you, and you are having difficulty at the rental desk, please contact your rental agency directly for support.
If you purchased your plan separately to your car rental and would now like to make a change or cancel, you can shorten, extend or cancel this online via the My Account page. For more instructions please read our cancelation guide.
Please note that your RentalCover.com plan can be used for most rental vehicles, from any rental company, subject to the terms of the rental agreement. You don’t need to change your plan.
To shorten or extend your policy please follow these steps:
1. Visit My Account.
2. Next login. To do this you will need your booking reference number which ends with “-INS”, this can be found in the subject line of your confirmation email.
3. Lastly, choose your policy and select Extend / Reduce Cover dates.
Reducing Days
You can only reduce unused days, This means refunds are not available for today and other preceding days. If you reduced the number of days we will refund you the difference to your original payment card.
Adding Days
If you are extending your dates you will just need to pay the additional amount.
However, you will not be able to extend your policy if the policy’s end date has already passed (i.e. you cannot extend your booking if it is January 2, and the policy ended on January 1). If you have extended your rental and need extra protection, please create a new policy for the remaining days of your rental.
Good news. You don’t need to change your plan.
Your RentalCover.com plan can be used for any rental vehicle*, from any rental company, subject to the terms of the rental agreement.
Planning on adding extra drivers and countries to your cover? Learn more here.
*Please note that there may be some vehicles that are not covered by the rental plans (e.g. exotic vehicles). Please review the plan to confirm your rental vehicle type is covered.
The named driver and all additional drivers included on your rental agreement are covered by your RentalCover.com plan. There is no need to add any additional drivers to your plan; they are automatically covered. Please ensure that you are named on the rental agreement.
Thinking of visiting other countries on your trip? All our plans include coverage for additional countries as long as your vehicle was collected from the named country of pick-up and this is in accordance with the permissions set out in your rental agreement.
You do not need to inform RentalCover.com of additional drivers or countries you are visiting.
We defer to the rental companies to check driver’s licenses; you do not need to provide the details to us. If you’re unsure, please contact your booking agent.
Want more information? Our Rental Guides explain how everything works.
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If you're reading this article it's because you let us know about an issue. So first and foremost, thank you for letting us know! If it's a technical issue, our technical team has already been notified. Shortly thereafter they add a note below, and when it's resolved they remove the note. "Bugs" are usually resolved in 3-5 days. If your problem persists though, please reply to any of your emails and we'll share an update.
Technical Issues
This is a list of known technical issues that are being resolved.
- Multiple charges for the same policy
- Missing discount: discount may be deleted from the RentalCover.com quote once you sign in to your account
- Phone numbers not being accepted on our website: please enter your phone number using + at the beginning and no spaces between the number e.g. +4400000000000
- Unable to delete unwanted quotes
- Unable to upload documents to the Claim Form
- Duplicate bookings
If your rental has started and you realize you forgot to buy protection, don’t worry, you still can in most countries. Just create a quote on the homepage.
As soon as your purchase is complete, your coverage is active. Find out more about how coverage days are calculated.
Please note that this doesn't apply for Canadian residents travelling within Canada or worldwide, due to underwriter limitations.
RentalCover’s plans are predominantly sold through partnerships with other travel companies. When choosing our partners we take the time to understand their operations and we provide ongoing training to their customer support teams so they can effectively handle coverage enquiries alongside car rental and other travel-related questions.
Our partners sell a range of travel products with a variety of cancellation and refund rules. We encourage you to read those rules to determine if your car rental or other travel bookings can be canceled or changed, whether or not there’s a refund, the size of any refund and any related cancellation charges.
Refunds for Your RentalCover.com Plan
RentalCover.com plans can be canceled for any reason. Recently we implemented some changes to encourage our loyal customers to earn an extra 60% on their policy rather than receiving a cash refund, although this is not available for all US residents. The applicable credit note can be used any time within 3 years. Login to your account if you wish to start the process, or check this article for more information.The offer is only available in your RentalCover.com account when you cancel a booking. The alternatives are laid out like this:
You can choose to take the credit (with the extra 60% bonus) by clicking the blue button on the right, or proceed to cancel by clicking the white button.
Some of our partners also process RentalCover cancelations on their site.
The terms and conditions of the offer are straightforward:
- We will add a credit note to your account for the full amount of your original booking plus your 60% bonus credit
- The credit can be used toward any future booking on RentalCover.com. The credit is non-refundable and expires in 3 years.
- Your credit can only be used on RentalCover.com and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers.
- If you purchased a plan using the credit and then cancel the plan, you will not be offered bonus credit again. Any credit that you spent on the canceled plan will be refunded for you to spend on your next purchase.
Payments
For all plans except ones sold to American residents and those that are for travel in Iceland, if you do find a better price anywhere, we are happy to beat it. Plans for American residents and travel within Iceland are also ineligible for various discount coupons on RentalCover.com.
Just reply to any of our emails and include details of the alternative quote, including a screenshot or link to the other quote, your country of residence, your destination country and your travel dates, and we will further discount your RentalCover.com quote.
We include many types of accidental damage that the rental companies “exclude” such as:
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Unfortunately, transaction fees are everywhere when you travel internationally. In this article we share tips for how you can avoid these fees.
One major cost that most travellers don’t plan for are potential charges from the rental company in the event of an accident or damage. Those fees can cost in excess of $3000 and credit card issuers typically charge 4-5% in additional fees for international travellers.
When you make a claim with RentalCover.com there are two factors that can explain the difference between the amount you paid for your damages and the final claim amount you receive.
1. Additional credit card fees: When you make a claim RentalCover.com will refund the charges you received from the rental company, but we do not refund any additional international transaction fees you might incur.
2. International money transfers: Our payment technology allows your claim to be paid into any bank in the world, with no additional fees. While we waive the fees that banks charge for sending payments and wherever we can we waive the fees charged by your bank for receiving payment, (these normally both cost between 10-20 USD per transaction), we take these fees into account when calculating the exchange rates that you see at the time of payment.
We hope that this article explains the efforts we take to simplify payment and how you can save money when travelling internationally.
If you would like to change your payment method or currency you can cancel and rebook your coverage with RentalCover.com any time prior to pick up.
Just visit My Account to get started.
We are here to provide you with protection for when things go wrong. Read this article to find out what is included in your coverage.
We sometimes hear of rental companies charging customers for damages that did not happen, inflating or miscalculating the final charges. If this has happened to you, you should lodge a “dispute” with your credit card issuer for this unauthorised transaction.
To save time lodging your dispute please follow the instructions below:
1. Download our template letter 
and fill in your details
2. Contact your credit card issuer and use your letter to lodge a dispute for the final transaction you were charged by the rental company. It is best not to explicitly request a refund as your bank may defer you to contact the rental company directly to contest the charge. Instead we advise you state that “the charge was unauthorised” since you do not recognise the damage
What happens next? You can expect a response within 1-2 weeks, and for the charge to be reversed within 3-4 weeks. Our customers have a 95% success rate with these requests, however if your request is unsuccessful, or if you have some excess charges remaining after the dispute is settled, please start a claim online with us here and we will review your case as soon as possible.
(Discounts N/A for US residents)
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Military Discount |
Servicemen and servicewomen can benefit from a 30% discount when booking car rental insurance for their holidays and business travel - access the discount here.
When making a claim, we will ask for your Military ID card.
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Seniors Discount |
Pension/Seniors cardholders can receive 30% off when booking rental car insurance - access the discount here.
When making a claim, we will ask for your Pensioners / Seniors ID card.
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Student Discount |
We’re happy to support students with our 30% discount off your next rental car insurance purchase - access the discount here.
When making a claim, we will ask for your Student ID card.
- Policies where Iceland is the destination country
- Quotes that provide a lesser level of coverage than offered by RentalCover.com
- Collision Damage Insurance (CDI) for US residents.
- Policies purchased from our approved partner websites (our partners control their own car and insurance packaging and pricing).
- When quote details are inaccurate and do not match your trip (for example if you are an Australian resident travelling to Japan your price beat request must match this information)