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Belfast car hire - Crazy money for no excess?

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Looking at websites, its crazy how much they charge for extra insurance?

Can anyone suggest a good car rental company based in NI? I am travelling to Belfast for 3 days with kids.
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  • stevie11
    stevie11 Posts: 682 Forumite
    As an example I rented a vehicle in January with Budget at Belfast Int through a broker. A decent rate for 4 days but wanted £1000 for excess. Best suggestion is to purchase either a single or annual excess policy which should cover you. Book it before you go not as an added extra to the rental as it will work out more expensive.
  • EveryWhere
    EveryWhere Posts: 3,249 Forumite
    DarkShadow wrote: »
    Looking at websites, its crazy how much they charge for extra insurance?

    Can anyone suggest a good car rental company based in NI? I am travelling to Belfast for 3 days with kids.

    Cover yourself for £2 per day; https://bettersafe.com/car-hire-excess-insurance-category.html

    Though you'll need a credit card with the prerequisite credit amount available, in order to cover the excess deposit initially.
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