Car Hire Excess Waiver is an optional add-on for Budget, Silver, Gold and Black that can reimburse certain car-rental insurance excess and replacement-key costs.
What this article helps you do
Understand the two Car Hire Excess Waiver benefits and the main conditions that could affect them.
Applies to
- Plans: Budget, Silver, Gold and Black
- Additional cover required: The extra premium must be paid and the add-on shown on your policy schedule
- Age restriction: Claims involving anyone under 21 are excluded
Car Hire Excess Waiver benefits
| Benefit | Maximum | Excess |
|---|---|---|
| Collision Damage Excess Waiver | £5,000 | Nil |
| Rental vehicle key cover | £500 | Nil |
These limits apply to the optional add-on in all four policy booklets.
Important Car Hire Excess Waiver conditions
- Collision Damage Excess Waiver concerns the excess charged under your car hire insurance if a rental vehicle is stolen, damaged or involved in an accident during the rental period.
- Rental vehicle key cover concerns lost, stolen or damaged keys during the rental period, including necessary lock-replacement or locksmith costs.
- You must follow the rental agreement and retain the relevant receipts and invoices.
- For vehicle theft, the addendum requires a written police report.
- General policy exclusions also apply.
Still need help?
Read your policy documents.
Eligibility, terms and exclusions apply. Please refer to your policy documents for full details.
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