Will my auto insurance cover me in a rental vehicle?

You have planned for this vacation for months. Here you are at the rental car counter with a line of other anxious vacationers behind you and the person at the counter is asking you to decide if you need the car insurance they offer. Talk about stress!! It will certainly make you wish you had read your auto policy before you left for vacation. At West Texas Insurance Agency in Amarillo, TX we are here to help you to understand the coverage that your auto insurance provides. 

The answer to the question will my auto insurance cover me in a rental vehicle is it depends. If you are renting a vehicle that is similar to the vehicle that you currently own and you have full coverage, the answer is yes. However, if you rent a high-end car or you have more of a clunker at home then you are going to need at least some other type of insurance coverage. 

Liability coverage is required by almost all states so chances are if you have adequate coverage at home you will be adequately covered when you rent. If you don’t have collision and comprehensive coverage on your vehicle at home, you won’t have it on the rental and that could be a very expensive bill if you have an accident. 

Even though your personal auto insurance may not cover all of the auto insurance that you need for a rental, you may not need to buy the rental company insurance. Always check with your credit card to see if they offer Collision Damage Waiver coverage. 

With 25 years of experience, West Texas Insurance Agency in Amarillo, TX has a team that is ready to help you with your auto insurance needs. Give us a call or stop by the office for a no-obligation quote.