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.
Good price, easy to get.
Reviewed Anonymous 28th March 2025
Very reasonable cover. Pricing is excellent and clear. Stops the rip off at the care hire location.
Reviewed by John 28th March 2025
Simple, cost effective and easy to use
Reviewed by Mark Brown 28th March 2025
Easy to take out the policy.. Had no issue arise requiring a claim so can't give 5 stars as no claim experience to make a judgement on.
Reviewed by Neil 27th March 2025
Excellent value for money and easy to use
Reviewed Anonymous 27th March 2025
Effortless and very cost effective.
Easy to use website, found a good deal quickly.
Easy to book and reasonable price.
Reviewed by David Stapleton 27th March 2025
Very happy with your service
Reviewed by Terry Marston 26th March 2025
Easy to apply and buy at very competitive prices. Provided total peace of mind whilst driving abroad.
Reviewed by Stephane Laventure 26th March 2025
Pricing competitive Highly rated by Which! Meets my needs
Reviewed Anonymous 26th March 2025
I have used this service several times. It saves you getting pressurised at the rental desk to pay enormous fees for the same reassurance.
Reviewed by Michael Watson 26th March 2025
So easy to use and a great saving from the rental company
Reviewed by Chris Sherlock 26th March 2025
Very simple and clear to understand. Pays out swiftly when claimed
Reviewed by David Dixon 26th March 2025
Prompt. Good price.
Reviewed Anonymous 25th March 2025