Extra Car Insurance Mandatory on Mexican Rentals
Too many tourists have booked a rental car for their Mexican vacation through sites like Hotwire and prepaid what they thought was the total price. Upon arriving to pick up the car, the Mexican agent tells them they must purchase additional mandatory car insurance. While this may at first glance seem like a scam, it's actually a lack of disclosure on the part of the rental company and/or travel site.
Additional mandatory insurance is required in Mexico, but the fact is this should be fully disclosed when you rent the car so there are no surprises. If this happens to you, you should escalate it with the company or site that you booked the rental car through and you will likely be able to get your money refunded if you are persistent.
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