Best Sites to Obtain Cheapest Car Hire and Excess Insurance Cover

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  Stewardo on 23/08/2019 - 17:59

  +1

  https://www.carhireexcess.com.au
  I’ve used this one before for USA travel, Australian company.
  I normally just look on Expedia or Skyscanner

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  altomic on 23/08/2019 - 19:28

  +1

  i always compare Ladybug and easyrentcars

  car rental excess insurance - have a look at domestic travel insurance with car rental excess

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    Wally on 27/08/2019 - 10:25

    Thanks for the tips

    Stumbled upon your endorsement of InsureandGo travel insurance for this purpose
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/423402#comment-6734440

    But did you know they have this exclusion
    "
    In no event shall coverage be provided when you rent a vehicle beyond 15 consecutive days from the same car rental company, …"

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  bohn on 23/08/2019 - 21:33

  +1

  https://www.rentalcarprotection.com.au/

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  activ8newbs on 23/08/2019 - 22:04

  +1

  Alpha and Apex

  Both good

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  Wally on 24/08/2019 - 21:09

  The Ladybug + Kayak search seems to be the best .. leading to competitive localized search portals

  'Rental Cover' seems to provide the best add-on insurance (1/2 the rental companies) and with 12% via Shopback

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    bohn on 24/08/2019 - 21:33

    +1

    This compares some of the options including Rental Cover

    https://www.ridehacks.com/ultimate-guide-to-rental-car-insur…

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      Wally on 25/08/2019 - 14:35

      Thanks .. that especially opened my eyes to the gaping unlimited liability that driving on an unsealed road could expose an unwary driver (except with Avis/Budget)

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  Wally on 25/08/2019 - 13:24

  This gives a good overview of the possible hidden issues and pitfalls

  https://www.choice.com.au/travel/on-holidays/car-hire/articl…