Does my car insurance cover rental cars outside the US?
Make sure you're covered Most U.S. auto insurers won't cover you while you're driving abroad, with the possible exceptions of Canada and Mexico. So unless you have a credit card that offers rental car insurance, you'll probably need to purchase your insurance from the rental company itself.
Do I need insurance for rental car in Europe?
Within most of Europe — and certainly within the European Union — your car-rental fee must include adequate liability coverage. You may use this type of coverage if the car is damaged or you cause harm to someone on the road.
How to rent a car in a foreign country?
Before you leave the United States, you need to arrange an international driving permit (IDP), accepted in 150 countries worldwide and required by many to rent a vehicle. It translates your identification information into 10 languages, AAA's website says.
Can you drive a rental car from one country to another in Europe?
In Europe, car hire companies typically allow renters to drive their vehicles across international borders into neighbouring countries. However, you may have to pay a cross border fee in order to drive the car abroad.