In the next 2 minutes you are going to find out whether or not you need to bite the bullet and sign up for extra insurance for your Italy car rental. As you sit and read this page you’ve forgotten all about the endless sales pitches that have been thrown at you and now you ready for the facts. The kicker is in learning what your options and taking a clear assessment of the coverage you are already paying for. Consider these options before reserving your next car rental.

No doubt you’ll love touring the country in your Italy car rental and you want to have the maximum amount of coverage possible. If you feel sure that your existing coverage is not up to speed, there are several options of car rental insurance available from the rental agency. The first is called collision damage waiver and loss damage waiver or CDW and LDW. You won’t face any financial responsibility from any damage to the rental vehicle. This includes accidents and acts of vandalism or theft. It could cost you as little as $9 a day or as much as $20 a day.

Supplemental liability insurance (SLI) gives you an extra cushion of liability coverage up to a million dollars. You’ll tack on up to $9 a day. If the passengers in the vehicle have no personal medical insurance, personal accident insurance or PAI is something you may want to consider. You’ll spend a maximum of $5 per day for this coverage. Lastly there’s personal effects coverage, also known as PEC. If the personal items inside your Italy car rental are damaged or stolen, this PEC will take care of it. It will cost you between $2 and $5 for every day you rent the vehicle.