Germany Car Rental Insurance

In Germany, unlimited third party liability insurance is a legal requirement, though worry not, as this is included in the price of all car rentals with Auto Europe. Third party liability insurance protects you from any liability resulting from property damage, death, or injury caused to anyone or anything outside your car rental in Germany. Fire insurance is also included in the car rental rate when you book with Auto Europe. 

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We strongly recommend you also purchase more comprehensive insurance for your rental vehicle in Germany, as it negates some of the risk of having to pay upwards of €1000 EUR in cases of vehicle damage. There are two additional car rental insurances you can purchase when you book early with Auto Europe: zero deductible car rental insurance or refundable deductible car rental insurance. Zero deductible insurance reduces the CDW & TP deductible hold on your credit card to $0, where refundable deductible insurance will reimburse you a portion or entirity of the deductible in the event you damage your rental car.

All these insurance options can also be purchased locally, at the supplier rental desk, but expect to pay a significant price, especially when comparing it to the rates offered by booking in advance with Auto Europe. Some major credit cards also offer inclusive insurance coverage as well, so make sure to check with your credit card company to see what offerings they have available for you.

*Auto Europe averages are based on CDW+TP insurance costs for a 3-day rental of an economy, compact, mid-size or full-size car class. The Germany car rental insurance rates listed here are estimates and are subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date pricing information we encourage you to request a free online quote via our booking engine or invite you to call Auto Europe toll-free at 1-888-223-5555 to speak with a Germany car rental specialist.
 

Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) is available at the rental counter for approximately US$5 - US$9 per day. Super CDW may be offered locally to reduce the deductible as low as zero. Optional insurance coverage is available with select suppliers only, rates subject to change without notice.

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As mentioned above briefly, third party liability and fire insurance are both mandatory, and fortunately these are included in all car rental rates in Germany when you book with Auto Europe, but CDW and Theft protection are not required, as some credit card companies will provide these insurance extras for you.

Be aware that if you are planning on taking advantage of your credit card car rental insurance, there may be some restrictions that you could be unaware of, so make sure to check in with your respective credit card company, and request documentation stating all inclusions and exclusions.

Credit card companies may exclude certain types of vehicles for car rental insurance coverage, such as: exotic cars, off-road vehicles, RV camper vans, and luxury cars. They also may limit the amount of coverage provided to a 30-45 day maximum, so for long-term rentals it is very important to purchase the correct and appropriate insurance before heading out on the road. While you're not necessarily required to purchase additional insurance policies when renting a car in Germany, it's certainly worth considering.

Have further questions? Additional information about car rental insurance options is available in the Travel Tips section of our website.

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