Unf the windscreen of car I hired last year was hit by a stone and damaged so was in danger of losing my deposit. I made the best decision ever by taking out the policy and money the rental company to... See more
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I only found out about this service through moneysavingexpert.com and an article about rip off car hire companies. Literally 6 hours before picking my car up you managed to save me over £130 for 4 da... See more
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Long time user of reduced my excess but never had to claim. Returned my car hire to be informed of damage on the rear of the car which I was completely unaware aware of. Got stung with a £600 bill for... See more
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I have been using annual excess car hire insurance for years and it gives me a comfort and savings when turning down the hire company’s policies. This year my hire car trip was running beyond the en... See more
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About ReduceMyExcess
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ReduceMyExcess is a leading provider of car hire excess insurance, created to offer drivers a clearer and more affordable alternative to costly rental company waivers. ReduceMyExcess has been recognised with the Which? Best Buy award for our hire car excess insurance.
Since 2011, we have focused on providing comprehensive and affordable car hire excess insurance policies alongside uncomplicated information to help customers make informed decisions when renting a car.Contact info
United Kingdom
- reducemyexcess.co.uk
ReduceMyExcess Car Hire Excess Insurance
4.7
Excellent
3K reviews
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easy and clear
April 30, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi,
We're happy you found ReduceMyExcess easy and clear to use!
Kind regards,
Anna
Simple quotation process and many…
Simple quotation process and many flexible options - good value for money
May 4, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi,
We're happy that our quotation process was simple and the options were flexible for you. It's great to hear you found it good value for money. Thanks!
Kind regards,
Anna
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Anthony,
We're happy our communication was good, the price was fair, and renewal was easy. We appreciate your positive feedback!
Kind regards,
Anna
Obviously I’m now insured for car hire…
Obviously I’m now insured for car hire but only time will tell if the insurance is worth having but I’ve not seen negative reviews, so I’m assuming I’m in safe hands
May 1, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Bill,
We’re pleased to hear you’re now insured for car hire excess. Thank you for your trust and feedback - we hope you feel confident with the cover in place.
Kind regards,
Anna
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Hi Mark,
We're happy to hear you found ReduceMyExcess smooth and easy to navigate.
Kind regards,
Anna
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Anna,
We appreciate your positive feedback and are happy our service and prices met your expectations. Thank you!
Kind regards,
Anna
Fair prices with choice of product.
All fine. A couple of things just not clear to me at first.
Price seems good.
May 3, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Anthony,
We appreciate your feedback and are glad the price seemed good.
Kind regards,
Anna
This was the recommended company for…
This was the recommended company for excess insurance. Hopefully we never have to use it, but it was a great price and good coverage.
May 3, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Jane,
We appreciate you choosing us for your car hire excess insurance needs. We're happy to hear that you found our price and coverage suitable, and if you need to make a claim on your policy we'll be here to support you.
Kind regards,
Anna
Very easy to use and get the necessary…
Very easy to use and get the necessary cover required. I haven’t needed to ever make a claim but it gives peace of mind
May 1, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi,
We're happy to hear that our service was easy to use and provided the necessary coverage. It's great to know it gives you peace of mind. Thank you for your feedback.
Kind regards,
Anna
I have been fortunate to not have to…
I have been fortunate to not have to make a claim. It is peace of mind that I am covered if there is an accident or any damage done to the hire car. Also I like the fact that they send you a reminder when the policy is due for renewal. Thank you.
May 1, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Terry,
We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. We're happy to hear that our coverage gives you peace of mind and that you find the renewal reminders helpful. Thank you for your positive feedback!
Kind regards,
Anna
Website was easy to use
Website was easy to use, and the cover seems to be good for excess insurance
May 1, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Kerry,
We're happy to hear that our website was easy to use and that the insurance cover seems good for your needs. Thank you for your feedback!
Kind regards,
Anna
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Harry,
We're happy to hear that taking out a policy was seamless. If you do need to claim we'll be here to help you.
Kind regards,
Anna
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi,
We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear you experienced great savings and exceptional service on our website. Thank you for sharing.
Kind regards,
Anna
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Lawrence,
We’re glad to hear that accessing the cover was easy. Thanks for sharing your experience, and it’s great to know you didn’t need to make a claim.
Kind regards,
Anna
Achieved what I set out to do!
April 30, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Paul,
We're happy you're happy!
Kind regards,
Anna
Terms and conditions very clear
Product explanation including features and exceptions very easy to understand
May 2, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi,
We're happy to hear that the product explanation, including its features and exceptions, was very easy to understand. We appreciate your positive feedback and time!
Kind regards,
Anna
Easy to navigate
May 2, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Rosa,
We're really happy to hear you found ReduceMyExcess easy to navigate.
Kind regards,
Anna
Value for money
April 30, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Janet,
It's great that you found our policies good value for money!
Kind regards,
Anna
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi,
We're happy to hear the ReduceMyExces website is simple and easy to use! We appreciate your recognition of our competitive pricing.
Kind regards,
Anna
Easy to get quote which was 50% less…
Easy to get quote which was 50% less than that quoted by enterprise
April 29, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Colin,
We’re pleased to hear you found our quote process easy and our rates competitive. Thank you for your feedback.
Kind regards,
Anna
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