Car Hire Insurance - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

In which countries is an Excess or Super CDW charged?

In the UK, Ireland, Europe, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia car hire firms all normally charge excesses. However as with everything there are always exceptions so read your car hire agreement carefully.

Additionally excesses are also charged in parts of the Middle and Far East, but not normally in Central or South America. It is occasionally charged in Canada, more commonly now in the Caribbean and is the practice is starting to creep in in the US.

If travelling to a number of countries regularly customers may find a worldwide combined Excess and CDW/SLI policy proves the flexibility to ensure that full cover is proved wherever you are in the world. Both Excess and Combination policies are available through the moneymaxim car hire insurance service

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If you have any queries do call a member of the moneymaxim car hire insurance team.

moneymaxim always recommend you take independent financial advice before acting on any article. Any views expressed are those of the editorial team at the time of going to press, and should not be considered as either recommendation or specific advice. Readers should be aware that no warranty is given that the details are correct and are recommended to read any policy documents carefully before entering into any contract.