I don't own a car and I don't have car insurance. I do have a license, though, and my friends and I are planning a road trip where I do want to drive. Is there any way I can still rent a car? And if so, how?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“Congrats on the upcoming trip! I’m happy to say that if you want to rent a car, you can do so without car insurance.
Car rental companies anticipate that not all drivers will have car insurance and offer their own line of insurance products instead. As a result, you can get
, just so long as you have a valid driver’s license.
Note that many policies from the rental car company are expensive, ranging from $10 to $50 per day depending on your coverage. If you rent cars frequently, you may want to consider a
to save money. These policies are usually cheaper than traditional car insurance rates by 15% and are much cheaper than insurance from the rental company.
If you think non-owner car insurance is right for you, use the
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