The budget-friendly choice that includes mandatory third-party liability, as well as theft and collision damage waiver (CDW) with a fixed deductible (excess). In the event of an accident where you are at fault, you only contribute to the repair costs up to the deductible amount. At pick-up, a credit card is strictly required to block the security deposit.
Upgraded collision coverage that significantly reduces or completely eliminates your deductible (excess) compared to the Basic plan. It offers much greater peace of mind, though a security deposit is still required at the desk upon pick-up (if the excess is zero, the deposit is limited to covering fuel and keys only). Glass and tires are excluded.
The ultimate experience of freedom and worry-free travel: zero deductible for any damage and absolutely zero security deposit at pick-up. No credit card is required — you can simply pay with cash or your everyday debit card at the desk. You arrive, pick up the car with no funds blocked on your account, and start your vacation immediately.
Basic Insurance includes legally mandatory third-party liability and collision damage waiver (CDW) with a set limit of responsibility (deductible/excess). If the accident is caused by another vehicle, you pay nothing. If, however, you are at fault, you will be charged for the repair costs up to the maximum deductible amount specified in your contract. Items such as glass, tires, mirrors, and the undercarriage of the car are excluded. To secure the deductible, a refundable deposit on a credit card is required at pick-up.
Full Insurance provides excellent protection by significantly lowering your financial risk and, in many cases, eliminating the deductible entirely (€0 excess). However, it should not be confused with the security deposit: even with a zero excess, the rental requires a small deposit to be blocked at pick-up to cover fuel or potential loss of keys, which is fully released upon the car's safe return. Note that Full Insurance typically does not cover damages to glass, tires, and the undercarriage.
Premium Insurance is the only option that guarantees absolutely no funds will be blocked (€0 deposit) when you pick up the car. In the event of an accident or damage — even if it is your fault — you pay absolutely nothing (€0 excess). Furthermore, it completely frees anyone who does not own a credit card, as the payment can be smoothly settled with cash or a standard everyday debit card.
IMPORTANT: No insurance (Basic, Full, or Premium) COVERS YOU if you break the law. Coverage is automatically voided, and you will be held liable for the full cost of damages in cases of: driving under the influence of alcohol or substances, off-road driving (on dirt roads or unpaved paths), intentional damage, or severe traffic violations (e.g., running a red light or ignoring a STOP sign).
