Rental Car Insurance or Your Own Auto Policy?
Compare LDW, liability, personal accident and personal effects coverage at the counter with your auto policy, home insurance and credit card.
Category: Rental Cars
Fees, damage claims and driving abroad.
Can You Rent a Car With a Debit Card?
Many U.S. rental counters accept debit cards with extra conditions: logo requirements, ID checks, account holds and cards the counter will refuse.
A Timeline for Renting a Car, From Pickup to Return
A step-by-step timeline for renting a car: booking, counter paperwork, the pickup photo walk, the return inspection and contesting a damage charge.
Rental Car Damage Myths and What You’re Actually Liable For
What you really owe when a rental car comes back scratched, from loss of use and diminished value to card coverage and disputing a damage bill.
A Glossary of Rental Car Terms to Know Before You Sign
Definitions of the coverage, fee, mileage, damage, fuel and contract terms rental companies use, so you can compare offers and avoid surprise charges.
How to Choose a Rental Car Class That Fits Your Trip
What each rental car class actually guarantees, how fuel, mileage and fee terms change the total price, and when a counter upgrade is worth skipping.