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 (LINK), 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.
easy to set up, efficient process & have been very helpful and prompt with a claim in the past
Reviewed Anonymous 7th December 2023
We have had to make a claim on 2 occasions & the response has been very quick & efficient
Reviewed by Derek Walker 7th December 2023
I made this purchase on-line. It saved me money by doing so. Everything was fine. I am unable to give 5 stars because, thankfully, I had no cause to claim any excess.
Our hired car was vandalised by a key or similar. The company gave clear instructions on what was needed to make a claim and dealt with it very quickly.
Reviewed by George Clark 6th December 2023
No hassle purchase
Reviewed Anonymous 6th December 2023
Simple good price effective
Reviewed by Alan Purkiss 5th December 2023
Great service so easy to set up, literally minute's. Really fast with documents everything clear
Reviewed Anonymous 5th December 2023
Easy to set up and clear and cost effective. What more can I ask.
Reviewed Anonymous 3rd December 2023
Easy to use website. Simple and easy to purchase a policy quickly
Reviewed by Frederick Gallaher 30th November 2023
Easy to buy and good value against hire company cost for equivalent
Reviewed by Malcolm McNeil 30th November 2023
A no brainer when it comes to protecting your excess on car hire. Would you rather pay £15 or £1500?
Reviewed by Christopher Robertson 29th November 2023
Easy & quick to arrange cover.
Reviewed by Stephanie Roberts 29th November 2023
Quick and easy to use
Reviewed by William Crone 29th November 2023
Great for peace of mind. Thankfully did not need to use it. Very simple to get.
Reviewed Anonymous 28th November 2023
Great value for money, great service and great product
Reviewed by Carmine Ziccardi 28th November 2023
Good value. Prompt and efficient service
Easy to arrange and at a competitive price. Thankfully I have not needed to make a claim.
Reviewed by Andrew Howorth 27th November 2023