If a hire car is damaged or stolen, there's a limit to how much the renter will have to pay to repair or replace it. 'Excess' is simply the name for that limit.
What is car hire excess?
If a hire car is damaged or stolen, there's a limit to how much the renter will have to pay to repair or replace it. 'Excess' is simply the name for that limit. The car's damage or theft cover will pay the rest of the cost.
What does 0 excess mean?
Excess/deductibles can range from several hundred to several thousand dollars. Zero Excess means that you won't be responsible for paying anything in the event the car is damaged or in an accident.
What is refundable excess?
Refundable Excess is a service from Auto Europe that allows you to claim back your excess paid to the rental company, should there be damage to the rental car or if the vehicle is stolen.
Is CDW the same as excess?
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) - is not insurance, but an agreement to waive the costs of damage to your rental vehicle if it is involved in a collision. Frequently CDW has an 'excess' which is the first part of any claim which the renter will remain liable for.