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There are no Credit Cards that will cover Liability.
Visa, Amex, MasterCard and Discover will cover Loss Damage Waiver / Collision (CDW/LDW)

Cards that cover CDW/LDW in Israel:
Chase: Sapphire Preferred ($95 annual fee)
American Express Gold $195AF
Discover (accepted in Israel as Diners' Club): More, Open Road, Miles, Motiva (none have annual fees)   Policy link

You must present at the time of rental a copy of your policy or a document from the CC company stating that the insurance coverage applies to Israel . You will still have to purchase 3rd Party Liability, but you will save some shekels and have no deductible for damages.

Visa phone number : 800-VISA-911

Visa does NOT cover:
  • Cadillac Escalade
  • Mercedes GL series (they do cover GLK)
  • Mercedes E class
  • Corvettes
  • Camaro ZL1

AMEX premium will charge $24.95 per rental and they cover:
  • Up to $100K for damage or theft and accidental death or dismemberment coverage ($250,000 for California residents), up to $15,000 for excess medical expenses per person, and up to $5,000 for excess personal property coverage ($15,000 for Florida residents)
  • Any car from Mercedes, pickup trucks, Porsche and 15 passenger vans.
  • There's no need to pay for the full amount with money, even if it's with points or coupon rental and you pay just $2 fees they will still cover you.

Those that do NOT have a credit card insurance, here is an alternative:  https://worldwideinsure.org.

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Re: Credit Card Car Rental Insurance
« Reply #1280 on: December 11, 2022, 01:31:36 PM »
Does Cap One Venture card offer primary insurance? Any reason not to use it?

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Re: Credit Card Car Rental Insurance
« Reply #1281 on: January 11, 2023, 11:21:11 AM »
My car was parked and someone swiped my car taking off the mirror. I have AMEX platinum premium insurance. What do I need to do I Need to make a police report? Should I call now AMEX or wait till I get give back my car?
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Re: Credit Card Car Rental Insurance
« Reply #1282 on: January 11, 2023, 01:48:51 PM »
My car was parked and someone swiped my car taking off the mirror. I have AMEX platinum premium insurance. What do I need to do I Need to make a police report? Should I call now AMEX or wait till I get give back my car?
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Re: Credit Card Car Rental Insurance
« Reply #1283 on: January 11, 2023, 06:15:03 PM »
My car was parked and someone swiped my car taking off the mirror. I have AMEX platinum premium insurance. What do I need to do I Need to make a police report? Should I call now AMEX or wait till I get give back my car?
I believe step one is making a report with the car rental company
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Re: Credit Card Car Rental Insurance
« Reply #1284 on: January 15, 2023, 05:47:59 PM »
Is there a difference between sapphire reserve and venture x? Planning to rent in italy, do they cover? Also is cdp mandatory there?

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Re: Credit Card Car Rental Insurance
« Reply #1285 on: January 18, 2023, 12:20:54 PM »
If I use my husband's Chase Sapphire Reserve ultimate rewards account to book a rental car in my name, will I be able to benefit from the primary car rental insurance? Or does it only work for a car rented in his name?
And if it would work for me, will it still work if I give them a different credit card that's in my name for the security deposit?

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Re: Credit Card Car Rental Insurance
« Reply #1286 on: March 01, 2023, 01:24:45 PM »
Two questions if you know:

1. If if i use my personal auto policy(geico) for my liability insurance on a rental car can I permit someone else to use that rental car who is not on my personal auto policy and will they be covered by my personal auto policy?

2. what if this other person is the primary renter and I am added as an authorized driver will my personal auto policy cover the primary renter for liability?

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Re: Credit Card Car Rental Insurance
« Reply #1287 on: March 14, 2023, 03:27:36 PM »
Which has better coverage while renting a car in Israel?
Amex Everyday
OR
Chase United Quest?

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Re: Credit Card Car Rental Insurance
« Reply #1288 on: March 14, 2023, 07:01:51 PM »
Which has better coverage while renting a car in Israel?
Amex Everyday
OR
Chase United Quest?

Personally I would use chase, there was mention above that amex wouldn't cover the 17% vat that was charged. Also doesn't everyday have 3% foreign fee?

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Re: Credit Card Car Rental Insurance
« Reply #1289 on: March 28, 2023, 09:57:36 AM »
Is there any no AF (even for first year), no foreign transaction fee card that covers car rentals in Israel? My first thought is Delta Amex gold. Anything else?
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Re: Credit Card Car Rental Insurance
« Reply #1290 on: March 31, 2023, 01:45:24 PM »
Does Credit Card Auto Rental Insurance cover Tesla?

I am guessing not

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Re: Credit Card Car Rental Insurance
« Reply #1291 on: April 01, 2023, 10:06:16 PM »
Does Credit Card Auto Rental Insurance cover Tesla?

I am guessing not
Why not? Only exclusions are usually exotic cars or with MSRP over $75k.

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Re: Credit Card Car Rental Insurance
« Reply #1292 on: April 01, 2023, 10:12:23 PM »
Does Credit Card Auto Rental Insurance cover Tesla?

I am guessing not
I just did a claim for a Tesla 3 with Amex and was covered

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Re: Credit Card Car Rental Insurance
« Reply #1293 on: April 24, 2023, 02:33:53 PM »
Is the Chase Hyatt credit card good for car rental in israel ?

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Re: Credit Card Car Rental Insurance
« Reply #1294 on: April 26, 2023, 05:08:29 PM »
which (if any ) credit card is recommended to use for car rental insurance in Israel?

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Re: Credit Card Car Rental Insurance
« Reply #1295 on: May 06, 2023, 12:30:57 AM »
I don't have premium credit cards that has primary car insurance coverage. Don't want to pay rental company's rip off collision coverage. I do have full coverage with my personal auto insurance.

What's the best option to get primary collision coverage on rental when renting within US for a week?  Buy amex  rental primary coverage for $40?

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Re: Credit Card Car Rental Insurance
« Reply #1296 on: May 21, 2023, 09:09:03 PM »
Chase sapphire reserve can primary and AU both rent a car at the same time and both be covered?

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Re: Credit Card Car Rental Insurance
« Reply #1297 on: November 21, 2023, 08:19:24 AM »
I made a car reservation through the Capital One travel portal to use my $300 Venture X credit, and added a little more payment using points. Am I covered through the the Venture car insurance?

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Re: Credit Card Car Rental Insurance
« Reply #1298 on: December 25, 2023, 01:13:38 PM »
I made a car reservation through the Capital One travel portal to use my $300 Venture X credit, and added a little more payment using points. Am I covered through the the Venture car insurance?

Same question, did you ever find out the answer? Thanks

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Re: Credit Card Car Rental Insurance
« Reply #1299 on: January 14, 2024, 11:18:48 PM »
i'm renting a car that is fully paid by cap 1 venture X travel credit. can i still enroll in amex's Premium Car Rental Protection plan if i give my biz plat upon pickup?