Zero Excess Car Hire Insurance

When you opt for a Zero Excess Car Hire policy you remove the excess you would be responsible in paying in the event of an accident. You can get this insurance independently or through the car rental company, typically charged at a daily fee for the duration of your rental.

A Little Bit More About Zero Excess Car Hire Insurance

What is Zero Excess Insurance? Most insurances that come as standard with a hire car will include an excess fee in the event that you have an accident, which will mean the driver is charged an amount of money to cover part of the damage estimates. Excess on hired cars can be high, ranging from £500-£2000, a zero excess policy means you pay £0 in the event of a collision.

Excess is the amount that you will have to pay should you be in an accident & excess on hired cars can be extreme, its how the rental companies make money by trying to sell their zero excess car hire policies. The typical excess amount can vary from £500 all the way up to £2000, so it’s better to be aware before you book your hired vehicle the exact amount of this and whether it’s worth choosing other alternatives.

Some people prefer to reduce the excess as it gives them total peace of mind when driving their hire car. You could be the most careful driver in the world, however all it takes is for one careless driver to scrape your car as they drive past and then you are left to foot the bill. So get some extra security by taking out excess reduction and get some security on your purse strings to protect you from damage charges!!

We Compare Car Hire Excess Insurance

Being a hire broker we work with a large network of suppliers who have varying excess amounts and the cost of reducing the excess is different for every location, supplier and branch worldwide. This can cause confusion, however at Indigo Car Hire we are here to help you.

We want you to get the best deal possible and have no excess so you don’t have to pay out the massive fees that hire companies expect. We don’t want you to lose out…

There are two methods of approach to this zero deductible car rental, and both will mean that you don’t have to pay out a huge excess in the unfortunate event of an accident. it is important to note that if you are arranging car hire with a debit card these options may not be available.

• Method 1

Some suppliers only allow you to reduce your excess down to a certain amount, for instance Avis only allow you to reduce your liability to £100.00, this means that if the vehicle is damaged you still have something to pay. Some other suppliers including Europcar and Sixt charge between £15.00 and £20.00 per day to reduce your excess to zero which you pay for on top of the cost of your rental, the issue with this method is obviously it can be quite a costly one if you are hiring a car for over a few days, which is why we have a great alternative.

• Method 2 – Car Hire Excess Reimbursement Insurance

We have organised a deal with an affiliate company of ours which is an excess reimbursement offer.

How does Excess Reimbursement Insurance work?

Excess Reimbursement Insurance is a voluntary insurance, which is useful if there is an excess applicable to your car hire. The cover applies to the individual, so you are covered, even if you change the car hire company or the type of car that you have hired.
It is designed to repay the excess or repair costs you have to pay under the terms of the rental agreement following damage to the rental vehicle. The reimbursement of the excess is subject to the exclusions detailed in the provider’s policy wording.

You can choose to buy either an Annual policy, which will provide cover for multiple hires throughout the period of cover, or a Daily policy which will provide cover specifically for the days that you request it.

What Method Should You Choose

If you are hiring for a few days then it may be worth just paying to reduce your excess to zero instead of buying the policy however if you are a regular hirer that hires several times a year, or even if you are hiring for a week or more you may want to look into this policy as it can often be the cheaper option

Contact Us

Let Indigo take the stress out of your car hire and let us explain any details you require surrounding car hire with zero excess. Contact our helpful and friendly team today at sales@indigocarhire.co.uk to get a great deal on your car hire with zero excess.