[Idyllchat] Rental Car in Italy & France

[Marcia Seifert]

The only caveat I would add about an International driver's license is that
if you have an incident in Italy, it's wise to have one to show the local
cops.  I have taken thnem  out over the years and never used them - but
then, we had an incident in Italy, and it was the saving of the day!
They're only $15-$16 so if it gives you peace of mind, get one.
 
Marcia Seifert

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From: idyllchat-bounces at lists.untours.com
[mailto:idyllchat-bounces at lists.untours.com] On Behalf Of Kenneth Knoll
Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 1:31 PM
To: blase411 at comcast.net; IdyllChat at lists.untours.com; Jerry Clancy
Subject: Re: [Idyllchat] Rental Car in Italy & France


Jerry and Walter
 
Travel Insured International is the company that Untours recommends for trip
cancellation/interruption insurance.  I endorse them also, having insured
with them for each of our many Untours.  Our cancellation in 2006 was
handled very well, both by Untours and by Travel Insured.
 
The car insurance Walter refers to is a Collision Damage Waiver provided by
Travel Insured when you purchase their trip insurance.  I have not used that
feature, so I cannot say how convenient it is.  Obviously, as Jerry says,
the most convenient is to get collision coverage with your rental, but that
coverage has always seemed quite pricey.  But convenience/no headaches
during your trip is worth something.  Also, check with your US car insurance
company - some provide insurance if you're driving a rental, but they may be
limited to certain countries.
 
Finally, I agree with Jerry  - don't bother with an International Drivers
License.  I got one through AAA many years ago before travelling to Brazil
on business, but over many years of travel, have never had occasion to use
it.
 
Ken

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Jerry  <mailto:jclancy at billtrak.com> Clancy 
To: blase411 at comcast.net ; IdyllChat at lists.untours.com 
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 10:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Idyllchat] Rental Car in Italy & France

Walter,

I'm not familiar with the Travel Insured International to which you refer,
however, I do recommend that you include the collision coverage. This way
there are no hassles should you have an accident. As for the International
license, in several dozen trips I've never been asked for it and, after my
first trip, never took one again. You'll not have any problem where you are
going. I've driven in both countries during the past several years.

Jerry


At 09:40 PM 4/6/2007, Walter Blase wrote:



I will be touring Italy and France in June and July with Untours.  I am
interested as to additional insurance I should carry on the rental cars. Are
the basic Insurance provided by Untours and the additional coverage included
with Travel Insured International sufficient? Also is it a good idea to
obtain an International Drivers license to drive over there? Any thoughts
and advice will be appreciated. 
 
Walter J. Blase




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