When it comes to driving abroad it appears that men are far more likely to do the driving than women. A new You Gov survey, commissioned by iCarhireinsurance.com, a leading online provider of car hire excess insurance, has found that 40% of men have driven a hire car abroad, compared with only 20% of women(i).

'Hiring a car should be a relaxing experience, and without all the pressures of home life perhaps people are able to switch off and enjoy the view rather than poking jibes at a partner's driving!' said Ernesto Suarez, CEO and founder of iCarhireinsurance.com. 'Our only advice, to make it as relaxing and kind on the pocket as possible, is to make sure that you 'buy' excess car hire insurance 'before you fly' as you could save over GBP 200(i) on a 14 day car hire for instance compared with buying the insurance direct from the hire car company.

'It is shocking that many people are totally unaware that if their hire car is stolen or damaged in any way, even if it's just a small chip to the windscreen, they could end up with a large excess bill,' said Ernesto Suarez.

iCarhireinsurance.com protects customers from these insurance risks at a price significantly lower than the car rental companies charge and also automatically covers damage to the tyres, windows, roof and undercarriage. Its policies start from only GBP 2.99 a day (compared to approximately GBP 17(i) per day) or annual cover for GBP 39.99.





Source: marketwatch.com , Press release