Renting a private passenger vehicle while traveling abroad can be a challenge. Call us before you leave so that we can ease your mind as you travel.  Usually it is best to include the insurance offered by the rental company in the country or area in which you are traveling. Claims that happen outside the United States or Canada could leave you with many issues that may not be covered, as well as many delays. Usually foreign rental agencies want to help make your travel enjoyable and are more than willing to offer insurance that is not that expensive and which will care for your claims much easier, as well as offer the peace of mind that you are covered properly.

When you rent a vehicle, be sure to review and note any physical damage with the rental agent before you leave their location. Keep a copy of these notations for your return. Before you leave the parking lot, check your auto for fuel, brakes, lights and such.  Also be sure you know how to operate things--light switches, radio, wipers, etc. It would be good to ask when the last services were done as well, so as to be sure the auto will perform properly for your travels.

If you plan on using your credit card to cover damage to your private passenger rental auto, read the fine print.  Some credit card companies provide coverage only after you prove there is no coverage under your personal policy, and some credit card companies actually have a dollar limitation as well as very restrictive coverage. Most do not cover foreign rental.