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Car Hire Excess Tips & Guides
Feeling woolly-headed? If car hire insurance has you confused, never fear as
Get clued up with Baaaney’s helpful tips and guides. He's got more than 3 bags full of road trip ideas too.
What is car hire excess insurance?
Hiring a car on holiday is
Car hire excess comparison
When you're hiring a car it seems logical to pay the excess reduction fees. After all, who wants to be stuck with an enormous bill in the event of a smash? No thanks! However, the costly excess reduction fees offered by car hire companies can often drain your wallet faster than a leaky gas tank. With time-a-ticking and huge expenses to weigh
What we don't cover
Rules were meant to be broken, except when it comes to road safety. While we celebrate adventure out on the highway, we expect you to take reasonable care of your car and yourself at all times. We also like to keep things simple- if your car hire company has specified they will not cover something- it’s unlikely that we will either.
World's best road trips
When you want to get off the grid, it’s easy to get caught up planning
Australia's best road trips
Ahh, we love a sunburnt country, we bet you feel the same! Australia is one of the world’s top tourist spots and explorers from all walks of life will find something unique to love in our diverse island home. So what better way to explore all that vast terrain than by road? We hit the tarmac and discovered some of the best road trips down under.
Compare online car hire
So the holiday is booked, accommodation is confirmed, flights are finalised, it’s about that time to look online and book in the hire car. But with so many online options, how do you know which is best? We tell you how to bag a
Road safety tips
Simply put; car accidents take a heavy toll. Even a minor ping can cost you a bundle and be an utter inconvenience. Of course, on the other end of the scale, a major accident can be ruinous and completely life-altering. Take the following precautions to minimise your risk when heading on that road trip.
Car hire excess vs travel insurance
It's true, many travel insurance policies do include car hire excess cover, but there are quite a few restrictions to pay attention to. If you're not sure whether you need a standalone excess reduction policy or if travel insurance is enough, we're here to help.
Drink driving penalties around the world
Drink driving, no matter where you are in the world can be a
Does rental car excess cover third party insurance?
Hiring a car? Accidents can happen, but what happens if you do hit another vehicle? Our guide explains when rental vehicle excess insurance covers you for third party damages..
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I saved over $100 dollars thanks to
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I always shop around to compare car hire excess insurance.
Don't let the car hire
What a cute and easy- to-use website. I got quotes in two mins and saved myself $98 dollars.
I had an accident in my hire car hitting a kangaroo in Goulburn. So glad I took out excess reduction insurance or I would have been seriously out of pocket.
