You're a careful driver, and you'd rather not get insurance on your rental car. But before you turn it down, take a look at what you can be charged for.

When you rent a car, you're asked if you want to buy car insurance from the rental agency. The question for many people is: Do I need it? If you already have car insurance, your policy may extend to a ...

Read on for our review and complete guide on rental car insurance. Like driving your own car, there’s a risk associated with being behind the wheel of a rental. These risks include harm to yourself, ...

Do you reflexively decline the extra insurance when you rent a car? You may be making a smart move, or you could be opening ...

ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s one of the most common dilemmas facing a traveler: “Do I pay extra for the rental car company’s insurance, or waive it and hope my own coverage is enough?” If you’re asking ...

Dan Kohane discusses a significant decision out of the First Department involving rental car coverage that he believes will impact anyone renting a car in NY State. On March 13, the First Department, ...

When you rent a car, a customer service rep may try to sell you rental car insurance. Rental insurance may protect you from having to pay if the rental is stolen or damaged. But in some circumstances, ...

Compare plans tailored to your car & budget. Accidents in a rental car can bring extra worry and confusion. A fender bender in an unfamiliar city or a cracked windshield from highway debris raises one ...

Collision and comprehensive coverage are part of what’s known as full-coverage car insurance, which covers damage to your vehicle after an at-fault accident or other incident, such as hail, theft or ...

Scott Nyerges is a former senior editor and content strategist at U.S. News & World Report, where he led coverage of car insurance and other personal insurance lines. He's also served as a managing ...