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CAR HIRE EXCESS WAIVER INSURANCE

CHEW covers the excess if you damage a hire car, saving you thousands from £3 per day
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Rental Desk Excess Cover:
≈ £30/day
is the typical cost at the rental desk
Pressure to buy and no time to check documents.
Avoid the hard-sell at the rental desk.
CHEW Excess Cover:
≈ £3/day
for two weeks car hire in Europe
Clear excess cover so you know what’s included.
No Stress when you collect the keys.
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Why Choose CHEW?

Save Money
on excess cover
Understand
your policy upfront
No Stress
at the rental desk

What's Covered

Comprehensive cover at a fraction of the price.
Excess Charges
Personal Possessions
Misfuelling
Key Replacement
Save and feel prepared
Plan ahead and save vs. expensive rental desk add-on costs.
Simple & transparent
Understand your cover ahead of time, no hard sell at the desk.
Drive stress-free
Drive confidently knowing your excess is covered.

Looking for travel insurance too?

Medical Travel Insurance That Covers Pre-Existing Conditions

CHEW protects you from costly car hire excess charges. To protect your trip and your health too, get a quick quote from Freedom – specialist medical travel insurance designed for travellers with pre-existing medical conditions, backed by a UK team with over 20 years’ experience.

  • Cover that fits your health: built around pre-existing conditions, not a one-size-fits-all policy.

  • Protection beyond the car hire desk: medical emergencies abroad, cancellation and more (cover depends on policy).

  • Trusted UK specialists: experienced support from a team helping travellers since 2002.

Pair Freedom for medical travel insurance with CHEW for car hire excess, and you’ll have complete cover for your trip.

Get a Travel Insurance Quote
Get your CHEW quote in minutes
Trusted by travellers, backed by a UK team.
Skip the expensive rental desk add-on and arrange your excess cover before you travel. Complete the form below for a quick quote, with clear cover and no pressure.

Most people finish in under 2 minutes.

You’ll just need your trip dates and where you’re hiring.
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