How can I buy liability insurance for a rental car? This question is about Car Insurance

How can I buy liability insurance for a rental car?

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Thomas Friedman, WalletHub Credit Card Analyst

@tom_friedman • 06/19/19 This answer was first published on 06/19/19. For the most current information about a financial product, you should always check and confirm accuracy with the offering financial institution. Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company.

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There are three main ways to buy liability insurance for a rental car.

First, check with your own auto insurance company. If you have a personal auto insurance policy, many insurers will extend liability coverage to your rental vehicle at no extra cost.

The second way to buy liability insurance for a rental car is to purchase a non-owner car insurance policy. This type of policy is designed for individuals who do not own a personal vehicle but rent cars frequently. Depending on how often you rent cars, this option might be cheaper than buying insurance directly from the rental car company each time you're at the rental counter.

Finally, you can also buy liability insurance directly from the rental car company at the time of your car rental. This option tends to be the more expensive option.

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Does Progressive offer rental car insurance?

Yes, Progressive offers rental car insurance. If you already have a personal auto policy with Progressive that includes liability, comprehensive, and collision coverage, this insurance will likely extend to cover your rental car. If you only have liability insurance with Progressive, physical damage to the rental vehicle will not be covered.

You can talk to a Progressive customer service representative at 1 (888) 671-4405 to see if your personal policy will extend to your rental car. If you do not...

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