Dollar car rental car insurance?

[wideeyes]

ok.. I have reserved a rental car with dollar however I don't think the price includes insurance.. so how do i buy Insurance?
thank you

 

[Deedee]

You will have to pay when you pick up the car at the airport but don't let them talk you into any extras you don't want.

 

[Hilary]

Are you sure it doesn't already include insurance? How did you book?

If you booked direct with Dollar online as a UK resident, it doesn't usually give you a choice about insurance, and will include it. However, if you've booked it as part of a package holiday or fly drive, it won't usually include it.

 

[wideeyes]

I booked on the US site.. Is this allowed?

 

[Hilary]

I booked on the US site.. Is this allowed?

LOL! Sorry, I didn't mean to worry you! I meant do Dollar know you're not in the US - did you give a UK address?

Anyway, if you are sure you don't have insurance, you can buy it on arrival at the Dollar desk, but it might cost you more than necessary and you might not be clear about what you're getting or what you need.

If you want to get it before you go, there are a couple of brokers who sell policies specifically for the US car rental market. We've done this a few times with NatWest, or you could try this site. I'm sure there are others.

You'll still need to check the policy benefits match your requirements, but at least if you do it before you go you can take your time and look into the small print - not so easy at the Dollar desk after a 9 hour flight when you just want to pick up the car and go.

 

[bazzanoid]

It's definitely worth checking the booking details carefully.

I've booked through Expedia and they have fully inclusive car hire as standard