Does the Amex Platinum have car rental insurance?


Does the Amex Platinum have car rental insurance? The built-in car rental insurance on The Platinum Card® from American Express covers up to $75,000 per rental agreement when there is damage or theft of a rental car. This protection is secondary coverage to your personal car insurance policy.


What does Amex Platinum get you with Hertz?

As a Platinum Cardmember enrolled into the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards? loyalty programme, you will enjoy a range of exclusive benefits at participating locations across the world: Up to 15% discount off standard rates, and up to 25% off Prestige Collection vehicles. One car-class upgrade whenever possible.


Does Amex cover Hertz?

Head to the American Express Travel site making sure you're logged in, search for your desired car hire preference, select the most suitable Hertz option and then when it asks you, insert the Hertz Membership number you were given at enrolment, book using your Preferred Rewards Gold Card.


What car rental companies does Amex partner with?

Car rental elite status
  • Avis Preferred Plus. Cardmembers can enroll to get Avis Preferred Plus status (which typically requires 12 rentals or spending $5,000 in a calendar year). ...
  • Hertz Gold Plus Rewards President's Circle. ...
  • National Car Rental Emerald Club Executive.


Does Amex Platinum get you Avis Preferred?

As a Platinum Cardmember, Avis invite you to join the Avis Preferred programme. What's more, the Avis Preferred experience will be made even more special for Platinum members with: Complimentary 1 car-class upgrade whenever possible.


Do you need extra insurance when renting a car in USA?

If you don't already own a car with insurance, rental companies automatically cover the bare minimum in your state. However, if you want more protection, or if you're traveling abroad or for business purposes, you might need to get rental car insurance.


Why is it better to rent a car with a credit card?

If the renter used a debit card for the deposit, the rental company might find there's not enough money in the renter's bank account to cover the bill. But with a credit card, the rental company can be more confident they'll be able to take the money (as long as the card-holder's credit limit isn't exceeded).