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 ...

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 ...

When you're at the counter ready to rent a car, it's likely you'll be asked to add car rental protection to your bill. At first, it may seem like a good idea to say yes. What if something goes wrong?

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 ...

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 ...

This AmEx card provides theft and damage coverage as well as personal accident and property protection. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you click to ...

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 ...

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, ...

Aaron Broverman is the Managing Editor of Forbes Advisor Canada. He has almost 20 years of experience writing in the personal finance space for outlets such as Bankrate, Bankrate Canada, ...

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My family and I embarked on a long-awaited vacation. Our initial plan was to get a rental car until the extra insurance busted our budget to the tune of almost $500 ...

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