[Idyllchat] Rental Car in Italy & France

[Russ Crum]

Marcia,

That is precisely what I had read about. You don't need one unless  
you have an incident. You don't need a driver's license in the US  
either ... unless you get stopped!!


Russ Crum
rrcrum at sbcglobal.net

On Apr 8, 2007, at 19:21, Marcia Seifert wrote:

> 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
>
> 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 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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