How a rental car is covered by a credit card
Not all credit cards offer car rental insurance, and it can vary from card to card.
5 min read
Jul 28, 2025
Jason Steele
Former contributor, Credit Cards
EXPERTISE
- Credit cards
- Rewards credit cards
- Travel credit cards
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Delaware
Jason Steele is a former contributor to Bankrate who covered credit cards, including rewards credit cards and travel credit cards. He is the founder and producer of the CardCon conference. In addition to Bankrate, he has contributed to The Points Guy, Business Insider and Forbes.
Steele loves to travel around the world with his wife and three children, paying for nearly all flights and hotels with their credit card rewards. He is also a commercial pilot and flight instructor.
I try to inform my readers about the benefits of credit cards and award travel. Whether you’re building credit, getting out of debt or you want to maximize your rewards, I want to help you find the right credit card for your needs.
— Jason Steele
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