Van Hire Excess Insurance

If you need to rent a Van for short-term, private use, our insurance will provide protection in case of damage to the vehicle while it is in your care.
You may be hiring a van to move house; to collect a large purchase such as furniture; or even planning a trip to the Continent to pick up some post-Brexit duty free! As long as you are not using the van for commercial purposes and the rental starts and ends in the UK, this policy will suit your needs. With cover from 1 day to 2 weeks and the convenience of easy online purchasing, there is no need to worry about the financial impact of accident, damage or theft of the vehicle. Avoid costly collision damage waiver policies from your rental firm. Instead, arrange much more affordable excess cover with Van Hire Excess Insurance through Worldwide Insure - for complete peace of mind!

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This should be where you are currently living at a residential address for no less than 6 months of the year

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Benefits of the Van Hire Excess Insurance

Damage or theft of your rented vehicle will usually result in you being charged an 'Excess' - even if the damage was not your fault
'Collision Damage Waiver' is offered, or included, with most Van Rental Agreements but there is usually a high excess remaining which you would be liable for in the event of a claim.
Our van rental insurance acts in conjunction with CDW, reducing your liability.
Includes cover for tyres, windscreen, underbody damage, roof damage and all external glass plus misfuelling, key cover, towing & administration charges

Any Questions?

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  2. If you pay the UK & Europe premium, you can take the vehicle into Europe but the hire pickup and drop-off must be in the UK.
  3. You must be permanently resident in the UK and hold a valid, internationally recognised driving licence.
  4. Drivers must be aged between 21 and 84yrs.
  5. You are covered when driving on any Public highway, i.e. any road available for use by the public, including toll roads.
    There is no cover for Safaris or Adventure Trails.
  6. A single Van with a maximum weight of 7.5 tonnes or Mini-bus with a maximum of 15 seats (including the driver) that have a maximum value at the rental agreement start date of £75,000 and not older than 20 years since the date of first registration, rented from a fully-licenced Rental Agency.
  7. This policy is only available for Van hire for private use. We cannot provide cover if you are hiring for commercial use. If you are hiring another type of vehicle, please see our excess insurance policies for Cars or Motorhome, Campervan
  8. Yes, if you return the vehicle damaged, even if it was not your fault, you will be held liable for the charge set by the rental company. This insurance enables you to claim back the charges less a £200 excess on Excess Reimbursement claims. There are also other benefits including mis-fuelling cover.

Is a Van Rental Policy not for You?

If this policy doesn't suit your needs, we also offer:

Car Rental Insurance

Insurance to cover charges applied by the Rental Company if your rental car is stolen or damaged (including damage to the vehicle underbody, roof, windows & tyres). Suitable for residents of most countries, hiring at home or overseas.
Max cover £50,000

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Motorhome Rental Insurance

Hiring a Motorhome or Campervan? We cover you for excesses charged by the Rental Company following damage or theft of the vehicle, including damage to the vehicle underbody, roof, windows & tyres. Suitable for hires at home or overseas.
Max cover £5,000

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What to look out for when buying Vehicle Rental Insurance

When you rent a vehicle you will be advised of any charges (excesses or deductibles) that will apply if the vehicle is damaged or stolen during the period of hire. These charges can vary from a few hundred dollars to the full replacement cost of the vehicle.
Taking insurance to cover the excess charges gives you peace of mind that you won't be left out of pocket.

Is this insurance the same as the cover offered by the Rental Company? It can often be confusing when faced with a choice of policies particularly if differing terminology is used. You can be confident that this policy will cover you for all charges that you are contractually liable to pay to the Rental Company if the vehicle is damaged or stolen.

Is this type of insurance compulsory?
No – you could choose not to take any insurance cover at all, but with charges often in the thousands, you would be taking a great risk
You could choose to accept the insurance offered by the Rental Company on collection, but this is often costly and may exclude elements such as the vehicle underbody, roof, windows and tyres.
Our Car Rental Insurance policy is low priced and includes damage to the vehicle underbody, roof, windows and tyres.
Remember – as this is an optional product, you can choose to decline the cover offered by the Rental Company and opt for our better value policy to claim back the charges. Although you should ensure that you have access to your insurance during the hire, the Rental Company does not need to have sight of, or approve the cover.

Pay less for your Collision Damage cover

Renting a car while overseas gives you tremendous freedom to explore your destination. But it can be expensive, especially when car rental excess insurance is factored in. Some customers are only offered a collision damage waiver when they collect their car – an often expensive fee that can further stretch the budget.

There’s no denying that a collision damage waiver can give you extra peace of mind – especially on unfamiliar roads overseas – but car rental companies often charge a hefty fee for this important add-on.

Car Hire Excess Insurance from Worldwide Insure gives you all the protection you need in the event of a collision – but for a much lower price. Many holiday makers are becoming wise to the high fees charged by car rental firms for excess cover, which is why buying separate car hire excess cover has become so popular.

Get a quote for low-cost car hire excess insurance above.

  • Worldwide Travel Insurance, a specialist in travel insurance and related products, has over 20yrs experience in offering high quality cover at great prices.
  • All policies purchased online are emailed immediately - ideal for last-minute bookings.
  • Cooling-off Period: You have 14 days following receipt of your documents during which you can obtain a full refund provided that the start date shown on your certificate has not passed and you are not claiming.