Single Trip cover is exactly what it sounds like. It’s car hire excess cover that will only last the length of your trip. This can be anything from just 1 day, right up to 180 days.
Unlike annual cover this won’t automatically renew each year, it’s one-off, as-you-need-it, flexible cover.
Single trip cover for car hire excess is generally suited to people who are only likely to hire a car once or twice a year for short periods, generally up to a few weeks at a time. If you think you may be hiring a car for longer periods throughout the year then consider annual cover.
You can calculate how much the policies will cost before you purchase by getting a quote, that way you know exactly which policy type is the most cost effective for you.
1. AT THE CAR HIRE DESK, YOU ARE OFFERED EXCESS WAIVER YOU SAY: “THANKS, BUT NO THANKS!”
2. THEY PRE-AUTHORISE YOUR CREDIT CARD FOR THE VALUE OF THE EXCESS
3. COLLECT YOUR CAR NOTING ALL EXISTING DAMAGE ON THE FORM AND TAKE PICTURES OF ANY DAMAGE.
4. ENJOY YOUR TRIP KNOWING YOU’VE PAID A GREAT PRICE TO COVER YOUR EXCESS.
5. RETURN THE CAR CHECKING IT OVER WITH THE REP WHO WILL THEN CONFIRM IF THERE IS ANY EXCESS TO PAY.
6. IF THERE IS NEW DAMAGE YOU PAY UP TO YOUR EXCESS AND GET A RECEIPT.
7. LEAVE THE DESK HAPPY KNOWING THAT YOUR ReduceMyExcess WILL REIMBURSE THE EXCESS CHARGE.
8. COMPLETE OUR CLAIMS FORM AND SUBMIT
Single trip cover includes everything that our annual cover includes, meaning you’re not missing out any potential benefits by choosing this option.
Whilst there are some geographical limits, you can travel to an enormous amount of countries and still be covered by our policy. So if you’re jetting off to Spain, or road-tripping across the USA you can still select these options when you get a single trip quote with us.
If you think that you might benefit more from annual cover than single trip, then head to our annual cover page to see if that’s the case. We cover everything you could possibly want to know about it including how much more money it could save you in the long run.
Check out our guide all about annual cover to learn more.
If you have a thirst for knowledge and are looking for more answers then head to our FAQs page for all the answers.
Equally you could reach out to our fantastic customer service team by using our contact us form.
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Reviewed Anonymous 29th April 2025
Only 5 starring on the concept as never had the need to use them - but nice to know they are there in the background
Reviewed by Gerard Abel 29th April 2025
Great experience, competitive quote and easy process. Haven’t had to claim luckily.
Reviewed Anonymous 28th April 2025
Very easy to obtain ,made the car pick up in Spain so much quicker !
Reviewed by Sara Bricknell 26th April 2025
The process was simple and website easy to use. The excess cover was a very reasonable price and a decision easy.
Reviewed Anonymous 25th April 2025
Easy and good price
Good value and easy to get insurance
Reviewed Anonymous 24th April 2025
Easy to navigate site, was recommended by a friend who has used the service several times with no issues.
Not had to use the insurance but seems a good price for piece of mind.
Reviewed by Gavin Young 24th April 2025
Did it on-line -straight forward
Reviewed by Michael Barry Warrington 24th April 2025
Quick, efficient and good value service. I never needed to use it so cannot really comment much more than this
Buying the excess insurance was very easy and gave me peace of mind. Much cheaper than buying it from the car hire company.