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European Car Hire Cheaper From the USA than the UK

Hawkeyenumber10
Hawkeyenumber10 Posts: 1 Newbie
in Flights, currency & car hire
Am looking to book a hire car in France at short notice. Found a great deal in $ on Kayak which was half the price of all other quotes.  When I went to book it with a UK address, it doubled the price.  I have a US car licence and a US address but am living in the UK.  Why is there such a price difference? 

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  • eDicky
    eDicky Posts: 6,835 Forumite
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    Because the US price will not include CDW insurance (Collision Damage Waiver), as Americans are able to use their regular motor insurance for car hire.
    Evolution, not revolution
  • TheRightOne
    TheRightOne Posts: 479 Forumite
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    I've booked USA car hire in US$, but I have standalone insurance with CDW & SLI. 
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