Have the amount for CDW with Excess, the location service charge (about EURO 30) and the refueling fee (

I wrote an entire post about the collision damage waiver car rentals santa rosa california (CDW) in Ireland what it is, why you need it and the two types offered.  I know about the basic CDW (limited liability with a high deductible) and the CDW with Excess (100% coverage, zero deductible with a daily cost).
When my travel agent offered to check car rental rates for me, I stressed the importance of the CDW with excess.  I thought I was quite clear.  She found a very nice rate, confirmed the inclusion of CDW- I again asked if it were with excess, she confirmed-  and I had her book the car.
The CDW that was included with my rental was a basic CDW- limited liability with a $2000 deductible. car rentals santa rosa california The way this works is the car rental agency will hold the deductible amount on your credit card.  Definitely not an option if you are traveling on a tight budget!
car rentals santa rosa california The other option- and the one I recommend- is to purchase the CDW with Excess.  This was an additional €16 per day (nearly car rentals santa rosa california $210 for our trip).  While definitely worth the money (we drove some very narrow roads and stone fenced entries), it was an unwelcome out of pocket expense- especially when I was assured by my travel agent that the CDW with Excess was included in my initial purchase.
It wasn t until I contacted my travel agent later that day (it was near midnight at home when we arrived car rentals santa rosa california in Dublin) that she actually inquired with the rental agency she used about the CDW.  Despite my thorough questioning, she didn t realize there was a difference in a basic CDW and a CDW with Excess.  Her response to me, Well, now you have the coverage you wanted.  Have a good vacation. is still sitting rather poorly with me.  So poorly, in fact, that we may not use her services again.
Have the amount for CDW with Excess, the location service charge (about €30) and the refueling fee (plan for  €75; it s easier than filling the car before returning it- and you can bring it back empty) figured into your budget.
I want to stress- you really, really should get the CDW with Excess.  Narrow roads, surprising turns, jutting hedgerows and other cars are sure to add at least one scratch to your rental vehicle.  It s just a more economical option than the basic CDW, in the long run.  Just be prepared for it- no matter car rentals santa rosa california what your travel agent tells you.
These are great tips. I ve been lucky enough the last few times I ve gone back home to Cork, that my brother has lent me his car. He just adds me to his own insurance, which ends up to be surprisingly cheap. I did get stung for this CDW with Excess a couple of times though, but I guess it s better to be safe than sorry. Especially as you rightly point out, Irish roads can be a little on the narrow side
I did a post recently on my blog on money saving tips for travellers to Ireland. One of them including renting a stick-shift car when possible. Automatic s, as you may already know, can add 25-50% to the rental cost in Ireland.
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