How do I insure a rental car overseas? I’m from Charlotte, North Carolina.

Ian

Charlotte, NC

Make sure that the car you’ve rented in the U.S. will still be covered if you drive it overseas (i.e. in Canada or Mexico) and know this before signing the contract.

You can buy the rental company’s insurance if you rent a car overseas. Failure to do so could possibly put you inside an overseas jail if you have an accident. Virtually all car insurance policies purchased in the United States do not provide coverage overseas. It’s always wise to buy the rental car company’s insurance when renting a car overseas.
Use a recognized brand-name rental company based in the U.S.

Ask for the breakdown on what is included in the rate when renting a car overseas. Most insurance companies’ contracts include liability insurance. Fire and theft may also be covered but one thing that’s not covered by most rental agreements is collision.