Auto rental insurance question...?

Question

I want to rent a car for a few days, but at $17 extra a day for their full coverage, wouldn't it be cheaper if I just added full coverage to my current policy and then cancel it after I return the car therefore costing me only a few dollars for the whole time frame if anything at all? Is this even possible to do?

Answer 1

you can.  you can add full coverage AND take it off anytime you want to.  there is no MONTH requirement to keep the coverage on your policy!

Answer 2

You should always have full coverage insurance on your car. I've learned this over many years of owning and driving cars. The extra cost is a very small price to pay for the extra security.

Answer 3

Nope.  The minimum coverage would be at least 1 month.  Given that you also would have a deductible of $500 or more, it would not be a wise move.

Also consider the value of your car.  My vehicle is only worth $8,000 and if the rental I'm driving has damage over $8,000, I have to pay whatever is over that.  Much better to pay the $17 a day. I hate it too, but them are the breaks.