Process was so easy from start to finish. Comprehensive level of cover at a very good price. Hopefully won't need to call on your services during rental period but thank you for offering an alternativ... See more
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I have had hire car excess insurance cover with Reduce My Excess for several years. Way cheaper than buying cover directly from the car hire companies. For the first time, I also had to make a claim r... See more
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I initially set up a policy for a specific holiday, which was easy to do. I then decided it would be better to switch to an annual policy and this was not a problem. Seems like very good value, polic... See more
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Luckily I’ve not yet had to claim but RME have always reminded me when to renew (automatic but my CC was changed from MC to Visa by my bank and was easy to sort out!) also my premium has kept going do... 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
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ReduceMyExcess Car Hire Excess Insurance
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Reasonable priced and claiming settled…
Reasonable priced and claiming settled quickly once submitted correctly.
July 3, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi,
We're so glad to hear that you found our pricing reasonable and that your claim was settled quickly once submitted. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback!
Kind regards,
Anna
Easy to deal with and to make a claim
Easy to deal with and to make a claim. Claim settled promptly.
July 7, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Victor,
We're pleased to hear you found our claims process straightforward and that your claim was settled quickly. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!
Kind regards,
Anna
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Paul,
We're delighted to hear that you found the purchasing process easy and our pricing to be good. Thank you for your positive feedback!
Kind regards,
Anna
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Kate,
We're happy to hear our website is user-friendly. Thank you for your feedback!
Kind regards,
Anna
Quick and easy
July 4, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Gail,
It's great to hear you found ReduceMyExcess quick and easy to use!
Kind regards,
Anna
The website worked OK
The website worked OK. The T and Cs docs seem for to excessive which was a shame and spoilt the process.
July 6, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Roy,
We’re pleased to hear the website worked well overall. We appreciate your comments regarding the terms and conditions and understand that insurance documentation can sometimes feel lengthy.
We aim to provide clear and comprehensive information so customers can make informed decisions.
Kind regards,
Anna
2nd year of using them and all good.
2nd year of using them and all good.
Had a claim last year and process went smoothly.
July 5, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi,
We’re really pleased to hear you’ve chosen us for a second year and that your previous claim was handled smoothly. Thank you for your review!
Kind regards,
Anna
Easy to follow the steps
July 2, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Karen,
We're so glad to hear the steps were easy to follow for taking out a policy. Thank you for your feedback!
Kind regards,
Anna
Good value and good coverage.
June 27, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Phil,
We're happy our car hire excess insurance offers good value and coverage for you. We appreciate you sharing your positive experience with us!
Kind regards,
Anna
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Nick,
We're happy to hear you found ReduceMyExcess easy to navigate!
Kind regards,
Anna
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Martin,
We're glad you found our process straight forward! Thank you for your feedback.
Kind regards,
Anna
Great company value for money prompt…
Great company value for money prompt support when required a must have insurance especially for Spain
July 5, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi James,
We’re really pleased to hear you found the cover good value for money and that our team was there to help when needed.
Kind regards,
Anna
Easy to sort out
Easy to sort out, great website, feel happy that Im covered for my hire car in Spain now
July 1, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Karen,
We're pleased to hear you found our website easy to navigate and that you feel confident and covered for your upcoming car hire in Spain. We appreciate your feedback!
Kind regards,
Anna
Just so easy…to purchase as always.
Just so easy…to purchase as always.. I hope there will be no need to use it
July 2, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Nick,
We're happy to hear that purchasing was easy! If you do need to make use of your ReduceMyExcess policy, we're here to help.
Kind regards,
Anna
Good website easy to use
Have used your services previously and was very pleased on those occasions with the ease of use and was not disappointed this time.
Would definitely recommend 🤗
Thank you
July 3, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Paul,
We’re really pleased to hear you found the website easy to use and that your experience has been just as positive as on previous occasions. It’s especially wonderful to hear you’d recommend us to others. Thank you for your review,
Kind regards,
Anna
Easy to use and great price.
June 29, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Mr Banks,
We're delighted to hear you found ReduceMyExcess easy to use and felt the price was great. Thank you for your positive feedback.
Kind regards,
Anna
Have used for many years
Have used ReduceMyExcess for many years and have always found them very helpful and value for money.
July 4, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Christopher,
We're pleased to hear you have found ReduceMyExcess helpful and great value for money over the years. Thank you for your positive feedback.
Kind regards,
Anna
When needed reduce my excess was…
When needed reduce my excess was efficient and really professional, hence why I continue my insurance with you.
July 1, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Mark,
We’re pleased your claim experience was positive and that you chose to continue your cover with us. Thank you for your review,
Kind regards,
Anna
It was so easy until it wanted my CVC…
It was so easy until it wanted my CVC then it would not accept it, so I had to use my partners card. Good value though
July 3, 2026
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi Bryan,
We’re glad you found the process easy and the cover good value but are sorry to hear you experienced an issue during payment. Thank you for your feedback!
Kind regards,
Anna
Reply from ReduceMyExcess
Hi,
We're pleased to hear you found our pricing to be reasonable. Thank you for your review.
Kind regards,
Anna
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