My Frustrating Rental Car Experience: A Cautionary Tale for Travellers

As a seasoned traveller and a creator of the Travel Revolution program, I always strive to share my experiences with fellow globetrotters. Today, I feel compelled to tell a cautionary tale about rental cars on my recent trip to Amsterdam. I had an unfortunate encounter with a rental car company that not only added an unwanted insurance charge to my reservation but also demonstrated a lack of follow-up and customer service. Join me as I unravel the details of this disheartening experience and shed light on the importance of being alert when picking up your rental car – even when you just stepped off a 9+ hour transatlantic flight.

The Rental Car Mishap

(Not so) bright and early one morning, after a transatlantic flight, I was excited to pick up my rental car and get out of the airport. I approached the rental car counter to collect the vehicle I had reserved. As always, I informed the friendly agent that I did not require additional insurance coverage as I already had it through my credi…