Travel Insurance and Rental Cars: What Is and Is Not Covered
Updated Sep 27, 2026 · Daniel Moreau · 4 min read
Travel insurance can include some rental car protection, but it rarely replaces proper motor cover.
What this article covers
Some travel insurance policies include cover for the excess on a rental car, or offer it as an add-on. That can be useful, but it is different from motor insurance.
Understanding where one policy stops and the other starts helps avoid gaps.
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