When you're at the counter ready to rent a car, it's likely you'll be asked to add car rental protection to your bill. At first, it may seem like a good idea to say yes. What if something goes wrong?

Car rental, cell phone and travel insurance are increasingly common perks on credit cards. Some cards even offer pet insurance and rewards on insurance payments. Many or all of the products on this ...

Chase, Capital One and AmEx offer cards that don't explicitly exclude EVs in their rental car coverage. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you click to ...

Consumer Reports helps us all decide if getting the extra protection on a rental car is worth it. You might think your credit card or auto insurance covers you, but that's not the whole story. Here ...