"Arthur Dent" > wrote in message >. ..
> What does being a German citizen have to do with it? I couldn't use my
> insurance on a rental either.

Yes, you can ..for the liability part..

> The owner, i.e.: the rental agency registers
> and insures the car. It is not necessary to take the *optional* insurance
> that the rental agency may offer you.

Is it true in all state in US? In CA (I just moved here) this guy
from enterprise told me that I was required to buy...


>This is a little extra money-maker for





> them. The last time I checked, it was about $8 a day, I think. For a month,
> that would cost you an extra $240.00...still not outrageous if you wanted
> the extra peace of mind...and probably *less* than the amount you would pay
> for liability coverage on a car you purchased yourself.
>
> Whatever. If you want to do it the hard way, that's your business. I'm
> certainly not going to get anything out of convincing you to rent a car,
> just showing you some options that will let you do things easier for less
> money. You have the info now, you can use it or not, as you like.
>
> "tom" > wrote in message
> om...
>
> >and for me as a German citizen, I cannot use my car
> > insurance for a rental car.