I was charged $2,500 for damages on my rental car, and I didn't have insurance — just my credit card reimbursement.
Luckily, I had rental car insurance through my Chase Freedom credit card.
I make it a point to book rental cars on a credit card with a rental car insurance benefit so I can decline the rental car company's collision insurance and save money while still being covered.
I saved $250 on my rental car reservation this time by declining the collision damage waiver.
I missed one essential documentWhen I got home from Costa Rica, I started the claims process with my credit card immediately so I could be reimbursed for the $2,500 charge before my credit card bill was due.
Persons:
—, I'd, takeout, Chase, they're, I've, I'm, I, That's
Organizations:
Business, Service, Enterprise, Chase, Chase Travel, Spanish, Costa Rica —, Costa Rican Enterprise, U.S . Enterprise
Locations:
Costa Rica, San, Puerto Viejo, Costa Rican