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How do I cancel, extend or shorten my RentalCover protection?

If you'd like to cancel or shorten your RentalCover protection, you can easily do so right before your scheduled pick-up time. 
If you need to extend your protection, you'll just set up a new, separate policy for those extra days directly through your RentalCover account.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1To Cancel (Before Pick-up)

You can remove RentalCover from your booking right up until your scheduled pick-up time through the "Manage Booking" section. We'll happily issue a full refund as long as the trip hasn't started yet!

2To Extend (Any Time)

While an existing RentalCover policy is set once it's confirmed, adding more time is a breeze! 
Just log in to your account at RentalCover.com using your reference number ending in “-INS” and set up a brand-new policy for the exact extra days you need.

3To Shorten

If you need coverage for fewer days, simply modify your booking before your pick-up time begins. 
Once your rental starts, the protection is actively covering your trip, which means we aren't able to process a refund for it, even if you decide to drop the car off a little early.

Expectation:

"I can just update my existing RentalCover policy to add a few more days if I decide to keep the car longer."

Reality:

Since confirmed RentalCover policies are set for specific dates, adding extra days simply means setting up a new policy for that extension period right on the RentalCover website.

Expectation:

"If I return the car early, I should get a partial refund for the days I didn't use my protection plan."

Reality:

Because your protection actively covers you from the exact moment your rental begins, we aren't able to offer a partial refund for any unused days after you pick up the car.

💡 Did You Know?

If you extend your car rental with the local supplier directly, your protection doesn't automatically extend with it. To make sure you stay fully protected for the rest of your trip, you'll just need to purchase those extra days of coverage at RentalCover.com.

What to do next:

To buy extra days or view your policy details, simply log in to your RentalCover account. 
You can easily find your reference number (ending in -INS) right in your original confirmation email.

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