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Compare quotes for car hire excess insurance from Confused.com


  • Reimbursement for any charges in case of damage to a hired car
  • Policies for one-off car hire or excess coverage at an annual rate for even more savings
  • Car hire excess offers coverage of the windscreen, tyres and underbody


Benefits of car hire excess cover

Car hire excess deals can help you safeguard your liability in the case of damages to your hired car. While car hire agreements typically offer some level of insurance for your rental, excess cover can give you better peace of mind.

Use Confused.com comparison to find the best deals on car hire excess to know you're covered should the unthinkable happen. 

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Keep it all covered with car hire excess insurance

Stay protected by making sure you always have the car insurance or car hire excess cover you need, whenever you're on the road. By comparing online, you can make sure a small amount upfront covers you in the case of excess damage to your hired car.

At Confused.com, you'll find a range of options to meet your specific car hire needs. Purchase daily-rate car hire excess insurance before a driving holiday or take out annual policies for increased use. Either way, you can find a great deal with Confused.com.

Confused.com's Car Hire Excess Insurance solution is provided by Questor Insurance Services Limited who are regulated and authorised by the Financial Services Authority. Registered office; Unit A1 Spectrum Business Centre, Anthony's Way, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4NP. Registered in England no: 466942.


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