Car Rental Insurance

[badlad.biz]

I went to arrange car rental in Ireland for my holiday in June and I was suprised that found no mention of car insurance. Wavier insurance is mentioned, but as its so cheap I assume I will need more to protect myself. I cannot beleive the rental will include insurance as no details of age or endorsements was necessary. For info, I'm over 50 with a clean licience, but Is it just a gamble that I turn up on the day and hope that I will be able to afford it or am I missing something. Any hints would be appreceated?
Thx
Badlad

[hc4361]

How much is it? What sort of car?
I can almost guarantee that price includes insurance, or you would not be able to purchase insurance waiver.
I suggest you contact the company and make sure you are very clear about everything you are paying for.

[R1Geezer]

you'll find that you will have to pay the first X, probably around 750 Euros. you can pay a smallish amount to cover even that. Yes inurance is included in car rental.

[badlad.biz]

Thanks all for your answers!
I'm gobsmacked, that I pay exactly the same premium as someone who has a poor driving record.
Badlad.

[ChuckFickens]

you haven't got a driving record to the car hire company though.

[Whickerman]

It's a shocker isn't it? Gets me every time too.

Also note that, as mentioned by R1Geezer, you may wish to cover the excess on the insurance.