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Orlando holiday car hire insurance quote (seems expensive)?

I have booked a flight and accommodation package with jetsave.com for 14 days in Orlando and I am staying in a hotel on the International drive. As part of the package, they're giving me a free car for 14 days. The car comes with free 3rd party insurance, but from the forums I have read, it's advisable to get CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) insurance instead. So, Jetsave.com is quoting me £285 for 14 days (ECAR=Economy car) CWD insurance. Is this expensive? I suppose I don't have any other choice...

Public Comments

1. No, it sounds about normal. The insurance is sometimes more than the cost of renting the car. Here in the US, our own car insurance we have on our everyday cars normally covers rental cars. Check with your insurance agent to see if yours does, or if he offers the same policy and can make you a better offer.
2. That's how the car rental companies make lots of money. Check with your own insurance and see if they will cover you. Also check with your credit card company to see if they have any coverage options. The cost quited is about normal BUT you certainly do have a choice. The 3rd party insurance is law and you must have it, the CDW is "for your protection" should anything happen to the car. Do you intent to damage the car? Are you a good driver? Have you driven in the States before? I honestly would have nothing to do with that insurance myself. Then again, I don't know how awful (or not) the drivers are in Orlando so it might be a wise investment.