Mike410

Hi there,

I will be renting a car from Las Vegas, in August for a 10-day road trip around nearby national parks.
Does anyone recommend getting the insurance (CDW, LDW) offered by the rental car company?
I am from Ontario, Canada, and my personal car insurance has Liability for Non-Owned vehicles. I also paid using a credit card which also has some coverage.

Is it worth getting the coverage on top from the rental car company (Dollar car rental)? I am not sure if my insurance covers vehicle theft.

Anything else I should be aware of? First time renting a car!

Thanks

KTtravel

I would give your insurance company a call as they can best advise you.

janisj

I'm American so don't know about Canadian insurance -- but my personal policy does not cover me outside the USA. Does yours cover international rentals? Even if it does, liability doesn't cover damage done to the vehicle or yourself.

You need to carefully read what both your credit card and insurance policy cover

PrairieHikerI

So, you will be driving around to see the national parks such as Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon? I suppose you realize it is super hot then. For example, in Zion NP in early August the average daily high is 97 F.

Mike410

Thanks for the replies. I will have to look closely into my personal insurance. I do believe it covers Canada and US.

Yes! Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon, and I know it will be super hot

P_M

I'm in the opposite position as I'm an American planning to rent a car in Canada. I was very confident my insurance would cover me but I called to make sure. Turns out they cover my personal car in Canada but not rentals.

I completely agree that you should check your insurance, but if that doesn't cover you, ask your credit card company. Some will provide coverage in other countries.

Enjoy your trip.