When you hire a car, your car rental agreement includes cover for Collision Damage Waiver (damage to the rental vehicle) and Theft.

There is almost always an Excess on the Collision Damage Waiver and Theft.

Excess is also known as, non-waiver, the deductible or super CDW. Excess is a voluntary insurance and is sold by car rental companies at the counter when the customer collects the car. It is usually charged on a Daily basis. The customer has the right to accept or decline the car rental companies Excess. If they do decline, they will be responsible for the excess charges if they have any damage to the vehicle.

The cost of the Excess will vary according to:
• The rental company
• Size of the rental vehicle
• The country in which the car is picked-up