I'm booking my rental car through my Chase credit card since it offers travel insurance as a benefit. My husband says filing a claim is a hassle through the credit card than purchasing it with the rental car company (Hertz) and he thinks paying extra through the rental car is less headache in the long run. Now I'm not sure where to book my rental car reservation.
Posted by
San Diego, California
6262 posts
I believe that Italy requires you to buy a separate rental car policy. I'll try to search for other posts here, hopefully someone with more info can chime in. Safe travels.
Posted by
San Francisco Bay Area (USA)
16529 posts
You can’t decline insurance in Italy. At most you can decline to buy the zero deductible policy but make sure your card covers the deductible because deductibles are usually 1,000€.
Check prices also with AutoEurope (www.AutoEurope.com, www.Autoeurope.eu, www.AutoEurope.it)., a broker.
Posted by
OP
17 posts
Can you show something from the credit card company that it covers CDW and others?
Posted by
Minneapolis
199 posts
My Chase online account will bring up a letter to print with your name and the credit card number on it and stating the insurance coverage. It’s in 3 languages but not Italian.
In the instance of Italy as Roberto states, basic coverage can’t be waived. So waive the additional coverage, use the card and you are set. Chase coverage normally covers Italy, but it wouldn’t hurt to double check.
Posted by
OP
17 posts
Thank you all for the input!! Time to call Chase then.