Accidents in a rental car can bring extra worry and confusion. A fender bender in an unfamiliar city or a cracked windshield from highway debris raises one pressing question: “Will my car insurance ...

The type and level of coverage you get will depend on which card you have and where you're renting. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you click to or ...

Consumer Reports helps us all decide if getting the extra protection on a rental car is worth it. You might think your credit card or auto insurance covers you, but that's not the whole story. Here ...

A blue toy car on top of paperwork someone is signing - Garun .Prdt/Shutterstock Ugh, the upsell. No one likes being upsold, especially when you're at the car rental counter trying to get on with your ...

You deplane and head to claim your rental car. But before you snag your ride, you face a barrage of questions about insurance coverage. As with your own car, when renting, you need adequate insurance ...

YOU HIT THE ROAD IN YOUR NEW RENTAL. SEAN BEASLEY SPENDS A LOT OF TIME ON THE ROAD. I WENT TO A CAR PROBABLY ABOUT 20 TIMES A YEAR. AS FOR INSURANCE, FOR ALL THOSE RENTALS, HE SAYS HE’S COVERED. I DON ...

When you rent a car, a customer service rep may try to sell you rental car insurance. This coverage could protect you from having to pay if the rental is stolen or damaged. But in some circumstances, ...

Renting a vehicle can indeed be stressful. When getting a rental at the airport shortly after arrival, you need to decide upon the insurance options, check the contract, and carefully consider the ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s one of the most common dilemmas facing a traveler: “Do I pay extra for the rental car company’s insurance, or waive it and hope my own coverage is enough?” If you’re asking ...

Scott Nyerges is a former senior editor and content strategist at U.S. News & World Report, where he led coverage of car insurance and other personal insurance lines. He's also served as a managing ...

Why Indian travelers overpay for overseas car rental insurance and how standalone excess cover saves money.