Car Hire with Low Excess

Car Hire prices on the face of it easy enough to understand a price is quoted and that is the price paid. However it is sometimes worth delving a little further to understand what it is that you are getting into.

Understanding terms and conditions when it comes to the Car Hire Excess is important. Our focus here is renting a car with a low excess.

what Is An Insurance Excess?

An excess is your liability in the event a vehicle is damaged. In the event the vehicle is stolen. In the event you damage someone else’s vehicle or property. Essentially this is your maximum exposure. Whenever viewing car hire prices you will note that insurance is included. This Insurance is fully comprehensive with an excess / liability of ‘x’, that ‘x’ can vary from country to country and supplier to supplier. We have a comprehensive guide to Car Hire Insurance feel free to browse this post.

how Can I Hire With A Low Excess?

If you are one of the many that would like to hire with a low excess then a little research is required in advance of booking. Depending on this pick up location depends on the level of excess that applies. To give a guide the typical excess when renting in the UK is £1000.00. In Australia the average excess comes in a $3000.00, Spain averages out at 1300.00 EUR. Indigo works with a large panel of suppliers ensuring we can pick the perfect rental package tailored to our customers requirements. We offer Car Hire packages with a low excess liability by increasing the levels of insurance included. There are 2 ways of approaching this.

By making your reservation with reduced excess insurance included. This options involves paying a slightly higher rate for the rental package. This package is refereed to as the Super secure package
Protect your excess via a third party. Having this product in place does not reduce or eliminate your excess it protects against it on a claim back basis. This package is known as Excess claim back insurance. This does not suit everyone, however it tends to offer better value. You can arrange an excess claim back policy on this link – Insurance for Car Hire

Our team can happily explain which option best suits you, the below form can be completed or view our get in touch page.

Having working solely in the car hire industry since leaving school, car hire/travel is a huge part of my life and something that gives me great satisfaction and enjoyment. I love coming across new products/locations and sharing these details with our customers via our online platforms.