 Poster: A snowHead
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Hello,
I am going to Canada and we will be hiring a car. In Europe:
1. Insurance is included, except for an excess
2. I can buy excess insurance
In Canada, when I book the car hire online, it doesn’t seem to be included. I think lots of Canadians and Americans have it included with their credit cards
How do I book a car including insurance?
Is there excess insurance for Canada?
Thanks
Max
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Have a look at booking through Canadian Affair - they include the highest level of insurance and are really good value. Have used them a couple of times and had no issues
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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MaxiD, Also try rentalcars - decent rates too on a par with Canadian Affair who usually use Avis( they limit the mileage ) - insurances are included apart from excess. Hired through them many times in USA and Canada never a problem and always been the best rate
You can get excess insurance seperately if you wish - we've never taken it and never needed it. We usually drive around 1500 - 2000 miles per trip 
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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You can buy worldwide excess insurance
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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I've just done a summer trip (Calgary -> Vancouver) and booked with Canadian Affair.
Car was provided by Avis, got an upgrade (due to unavailability of the level of car I'd requested) for free.
Mileage wasn't limited for my booking, but I DID pay extra to drop the car at a different airport from the one I picked up from (although... amusingly... the car ended up where it was originally registered many months ago!).
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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All car hires includes basic (law mandated) liability insurance. You can also pay extra for excess coverage at the point of hire. Probably more economical if your own insurance covers that though.
You can also buy “damage waiver” at the point of hire. It’s on the pricy side. But it will alleviate insurance need for damage to the car.
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abc, CDW is usually included for NA car hire booked in the UK.
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| Bones wrote: |
| abc, CDW is usually included for NA car hire booked in the UK. |
The OP doesn’t think so?
Better address his concern than to argue with someone else’s opinion.
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| abc wrote: |
| Bones wrote: |
| abc, CDW is usually included for NA car hire booked in the UK. |
The OP doesn’t think so?
Better address his concern than to argue with someone else’s opinion. |
Wasnt arguing just stating a fact- Car hire deals are different for international travellers rather than NA domestic.
on Canadian Affair and other rental sites it states this is included - you can also purchase excess insurance from them, or another source, which is often cheaper.
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@Bones, She'd pick an argument with herself....
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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| holidayloverxx wrote: |
| She'd pick an argument with herself.... |
Pot calling kettle black…
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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I would look for a top up policy rather than buy from car hire specialists here. There a a few if you google
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+1 for Canadian Affair.
Everything is included and its the best deal by a longway.
They gave us a Chevy Tahoe (Monster SUV with all the bells and whistles) for 10 days for aboy £650 two years ago.
The insurance covered three drivers perhaps more.
On another trip a few years ago we came back to the airport with a cracked windscreen and check in people said, "your OK, Canadian Affair cover everything."
But check the small print of course. Things can change.
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You know it makes sense.
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FAQ
) unlimited milage total £1090
