11 Car-Rental Cost-Cutting Secrets

Avoid Hidden Fees

Car-rental companies often impose various fees after an accident—for administrative services, towing, and storage. According to Loretta Worters, a spokeswoman for the Insurance Information Institute in New York City, you should check with your insurance company to see if your personal auto policy covers these fees; if it doesn’t, find out if you can add a rider to your policy for protection. If you can’t, Worters says, “look at all your options for buying coverage, whether it be a collision-damage waiver (which generally covers these fees) from your rental company, or additional insurance through your credit card.”

11 Car-Rental Cost-Cutting Secrets