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Do insurance companies pay for a rental car through Hertz if my car was damaged in an accident?

My car is being worked on after an accident. Will my insurance company provide me with another vehicle to drive in the meantime? I've had good experience with rentals through Hertz.

Sophie Newman · Updated on May 24, 2021

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

“Depending on who is at fault, there are several options for seeking reimbursement for a rental car after an accident.

If your car was damaged in an accident where you are not at fault, you may be able to seek a rental car through the other driver’s

liability car insurance

.

If you are at fault for the accident, but your policy has

rental reimbursement coverage

, you can seek reimbursement through your own policy.

“

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