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All-inclusive car rental, explained

In short

All-inclusive car rental means the price already includes full insurance (CDW + theft protection) with zero excess, third-party liability, unlimited mileage, airport fees, taxes and free cancellation. You pay one transparent price and avoid pressure to buy extra insurance at the desk.

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Most complaints about rental cars come down to one thing: surprises at the counter. A low online rate turns into a much larger bill once insurance, a high excess, mileage limits and airport fees are added. All-inclusive pricing removes those surprises by bundling everything you need into the price you book.

What is included

  • Full collision damage waiver (CDW) with zero excess
  • Theft protection
  • Third-party liability insurance
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Airport surcharges and local taxes
  • Free cancellation up to 1 hour before pick-up

What is not included

  • Fuel (most rentals use a full-to-full policy)
  • Optional extras: child seats, GPS, additional drivers, winter tyres
  • Fines and tolls you incur while driving

Why zero excess matters

With a typical rental, the excess is the amount you pay before insurance kicks in - often €700-€2,000. A single kerbed wheel or car-park scrape can cost you the full excess. Zero excess means that risk is removed: you are covered from the first euro of damage.

Frequently asked questions

What is included in an all-inclusive car rental?

Full collision damage waiver (CDW) and theft protection with zero excess, third-party liability, unlimited mileage, airport surcharges, taxes and free cancellation. Fuel and optional extras such as child seats or a second driver are not included.

Is all-inclusive cheaper than a budget rate plus insurance?

Often yes. Budget headline rates usually exclude insurance and carry a high excess; adding counter insurance to cover that excess frequently costs more than an all-inclusive price that already includes zero-excess cover.

Do I still need my own excess insurance?

No. Because the excess is already zero, separate excess-reimbursement insurance is unnecessary for the rental itself.