Comments on: Am I required to get rental car insurance if I don't have my own auto insurance?

By: The Super

The Super — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:51:57 +0000

Yes Yes and Yes! It’s very important to have rental insurance. Let’s say you park the car on the street, and come back and its side swipped. They are going to come after you for it But if you have insurance, it should cover it.

By: Tek

Tek — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:51:57 +0000

depends on where you are located, most likey yes. It actually shouldn’t cost much though.

By: hungry man

hungry man — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:51:57 +0000

Yes, they will not let you drive the car without insurance.

By: lost at what to do

lost at what to do — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:51:57 +0000

no i don’t think so, i’ve rented 2 times before i have auto insurance, but it doesn’t cover their car…give me a break they sell seperate insurance to cover their car. but my insurance covers the daily fee for the car. not to insure it.

By: sharnajax

sharnajax — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:51:57 +0000

I might be wrong but I think you have to have auto insurance to rent a car. I remember haveing to give my auto insurance card to the agent when I rented a car.

By: oklatom

oklatom — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:51:57 +0000

Rental cars come with basic insurance. If you want to be covered for any damage which might be your fault, take the additional coverage. No, it’s not required, but if you run into a tree you would pay out of pocket to get it fixed.

By: Missmelissa

Missmelissa — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:51:57 +0000

I’m not sure if it is required, but I would recommend it. Other wise you are responsible for any damage to the rental vehicle.

By: olioalio

olioalio — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:51:57 +0000

just to be safe, i would, but make sure you know what you’re getting, also, take pics of the rental car, all over , and with the agent in the pics. Guarantee this is Very important. Save your paperwork for 1 year later. Just in case!

By: meg420c

meg420c — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:51:57 +0000

you have to carry some type of insurance on the rental car. If you don’t have your own policy that the car can go under, you will have to purchase the rental insurance through the rental agency.

By: mySelf & I

mySelf & I — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:51:57 +0000

Yeah, you are require to get it just in case you get in a car accident, but go talk to your insurance, even though you sell your car, you should keep the insurance and use that towards the rental car, it’s cheaper than renter insurance.