A collision damage waiver (CDW) covers rental car damage or theft and is available from the rental agency, your credit card, or your personal car insurance.

Whether planning a cross-country road trip or just needing a car to move between your hotel to a nearby national park, rental cars are a common part of vacations. When it's time to pick up your car, ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 renting a car, you’ll be offered numerous rental car insurance options during the checkout process. Many have confusing names that seem important. In some cases, these coverage options can be ...

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 ...

QUOTE, SAFETY IS ALWAYS OUR TOP PRIORITY. ALL RIGHT. WHEN YOU SHOW UP AT A RENTAL CAR COUNTER, CHANCES ARE YOU JUST WANT TO GET ON WITH YOUR TRIP. THEN YOU’RE FACED WITH AN EXPENSIVE QUESTION DO YOU ...

You deplane and head to claim your rental car. But before you snag your ride, you face a barrage of questions about insurance coverage. Should you buy the plans rental companies push? The short answer ...

With more than 50 million redeemed miles under her belt, Becky Pokora is a rewards travel expert. She's been writing about credit cards and reward travel since 2011 with articles on Forbes Advisor, ...

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