Finding the best car hire deal isn't just about getting hold of the cheapest rental car. The extras you're charged at the rental desk can add substantially to the cost. The most expensive of these extras is car hire excess insurance, which can cost as much as £20 per day, depending on the hire firm and the location.
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In the event of an accident, hire car excess insurance covers the first part of any claim, otherwise known as the “excess”.
The amount of the excess varies from one rental provider to the other, however it is usually between £500 and £2,000 per vehicle (it can be even more on high-value vehicles). This amount is often far more than the cost of renting the car in the first place.
What many travellers don’t realise is that, if a rental car is damaged or stolen, the person renting it is nearly always liable for the first portion of the loss when they claim.
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