When you're at the counter ready to rent a car, it's likely you'll be asked to add car rental protection to your bill. At first, it may seem like a good idea to say yes. What if something goes wrong?

Renting a car during the holidays can be pricey, especially with insurance costs. Many credit cards offer rental car coverage as a complimentary benefit, which you can use to skip extra charges while ...

Car rental, cell phone and travel insurance are increasingly common perks on credit cards. Some cards even offer pet insurance and rewards on insurance payments. Many or all of the products on this ...

The type and level of coverage you get will depend on which card you have and where you're renting. This page includes information about these cards, currently unavailable on NerdWallet. The ...

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