Candace Baker, Car Insurance Writer
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No, Erie does not offer discounts on rental cars. Even though Erie does not offer rental car discounts, policyholders can still benefit from their Erie coverage when renting a car, as an Erie policy will extend to rental cars. That means you do not have to purchase additional coverage from the rental company unless you want higher limits or extra types of insurance.
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No, you don’t need insurance to rent a car. Rental companies must insure rental cars because they own and register the vehicles, but they usually carry only minimum liability coverage. If you don’t have personal insurance or credit card rental car insurance, you’ll probably want some of the extra coverage rental companies offer at the time of sale.
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You need some form of insurance to drive a rental car, but you only need to buy extra car insurance from the rental car company if you don’t have personal auto insurance or you’re traveling internationally. Standard car insurance policies usually extend to rental cars, so most drivers are already covered. Many credit cards also provide insurance against damage to the rental car itself.
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Does Erie offer rental car insurance?
Yes, Erie offers rental car insurance. If you already have a personal auto policy from Erie that includes liability, comprehensive, and collision coverage, this insurance will likely extend to cover your rental car. If you only have liability insurance with Erie, physical damage to the rental vehicle will not be covered.
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