CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) which also incorporates LDW (Loss Damage Waiver) is included in our rates. This covers you for damage to the car or loss (theft) of the car.

This depends on the location and rate plan that you have selected. If it is included, you will see it listed in the "Mandatory Items" or "Inclusive Items" section. If it is not included, it will be listed within the "Optional Items" section.

LDW coverage and costs can vary between cities and countries. Specific information on availability of optional LDW and the cost can be obtained when making a reservation. Budget recommends that you decide whether or not you need LDW before you pick up your car, and if you don't need it, don't buy it. top

Only you can make that decision. For information on what your personal insurance covers, you should check with your insurance agent. To check on the benefits from your charge card, you should check with the charge card's customer service department. Then you can decide if you wish to accept LDW.

The only credit card insurance that covers for Auto rental insurance in the Republic of Ireland is MasterCard Gold or Platinum (issued in the United States). Please contact MasterCard direct to have this confirmed to you. Toll Free 1 800 622 7747

If you decline LDW you may be responsible for up to the full fair market value of the car if it is damaged, vandalized or stolen during the rental, You may also be responsible for reimbursing the car rental company for the revenue lost by not being able to use the car while it is being repaired or not recovered due to theft ("loss of use"). top

When renting for business, check with your corporate travel arranger to determine if the company has made provisions for coverage in the event of loss. If you're renting for personal reasons, check your own automobile insurance policy before you pick up your rental car. Many policies do cover rental cars, but even if a renter has personal automobile insurance, he or she may not be totally protected.

Cover against personal injury or illness, loss or theft or personal effects, loss or damage of baggage by the airline and extreme cases of travel delay. All conditions are explained in depth in the insurance policy you will receive if you choose to take GTC insurance.

All compulsory insurance is included in your quote. This includes Third Party Liability, Collision Damage Waiver (Damage to the rental car with an excess) and Theft Protection (with an excess). You have the option of purchasing further insurance when you collect the car: Excess waiver (reduces your excess liability to zero) and Personal Accident Insurance (extensive benefits in event of personal injury/death).

LDW (exemption of liability for collision, break-in and theft): covers losses and damage up to a reduced, contractually agreed deductible. Prices depend on specific rates. SLDW ('Super' exemption of liability for collision, break-in and theft): covers losses and damage up to a non-excludable deductible (NWR). Prices depend on specific rates. PAI (personal occupants insurance): insures the occupants in the event of death or disability. CHF 7.- per day.

The optional Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) offered by car rental companies is not insurance. It’s an option that relieves the renter of most, if not all, of the financial responsibility if the vehicle is damaged or stolen while under rental contract. There are some exceptions and deductibles that may apply. Using the vehicle in violation of any of the use restrictions listed on the rental agreement could void LDW and leave the renter fully responsible for any damage to the vehicle. top

From the moment we meet you to the end of our gourmet wine tour, you are covered by: the bus company, the wineries, the hotels, in addition to our accident insurance. However, we require that you take out your own medical insurance and recommend that you take on trip cancellation insurance.

In Romania, the rental price includes full Third Party Liability cover, and 'limited' coverage for loss or damage to the rental vehicle. 'Limited' means your maximum loss or damage liability is limited to a deductible/excess of EUR 300 (higher on some vehicles). The rental agency offers additional coverage packages which can reduce your deductible/excess liability to zero. The price varies by location, by car class and by rental duration but you can budget around EUR 5.00 - 11.

The captive policy will initially follow the wording on the primary layer. The benefit of owning a captive is that this company will not be held ransom by the insurer and can adopt the policy coverage to best suit the buyer. Therefore, even though the conventional insurer may exclude terrorism, the captive can add this exclusion back to its own policy. In this scenario, reinsurance may also be available.

The Travel Protection brochure gives the schedule and description of benefits for the medical portion that is provided at no cost to you, which is Part A. Part B is the optional insurance that you can purchase, which is highly recommended in the event you need to cancel for medical reasons. This valuable Travel Protection Plan also includes trip interruption and lost or delayed baggage. Please review the brochure for detailed schedule and description of benefits.