{"id":2104,"date":"2025-11-20T13:03:31","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T13:03:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ellepirental.com\/blog\/?p=2104"},"modified":"2026-02-26T17:31:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T17:31:03","slug":"what-happens-if-a-rental-car-is-stolen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ellepirental.com\/blog\/en\/interesting-facts-about-car-rental\/what-happens-if-a-rental-car-is-stolen","title":{"rendered":"What happens if a rental car is stolen?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When renting a car, the last thing you want to think about is the possibility of negative events during your trip. Before <strong>signing a short-term rental agreement<\/strong>, it is essential to understand the conditions that apply in case of theft, fire, or damage to the vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing which<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellepirental.com\/blog\/en\/car-rental-guides\/rental-car-insurance-for-your-holiday-which-option-should-you-choose\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (apri in una nuova scheda)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> insurance policy is offered by the company<\/a><\/strong> and what clauses are included is crucial to understanding how to act in these circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_48 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Indice dell&#039;articolo<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-69efad23a8cd1\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69efad23a8cd1\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ellepirental.com\/blog\/en\/interesting-facts-about-car-rental\/what-happens-if-a-rental-car-is-stolen\/#Theft_insurance_for_rental_cars\" title=\"Theft insurance for rental cars\">Theft insurance for rental cars<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ellepirental.com\/blog\/en\/interesting-facts-about-car-rental\/what-happens-if-a-rental-car-is-stolen\/#Rental_cars_and_theft_how_to_proceed\" title=\"Rental cars and theft: how to proceed?\">Rental cars and theft: how to proceed?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ellepirental.com\/blog\/en\/interesting-facts-about-car-rental\/what-happens-if-a-rental-car-is-stolen\/#Eliminating_the_liability_penalty_with_Ellepi\" title=\"Eliminating the liability penalty with Ellepi\">Eliminating the liability penalty with Ellepi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Theft_insurance_for_rental_cars\"><\/span>Theft insurance for rental cars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CDW insurance<\/strong> is a specific type of coverage that applies in the event of <strong>theft<\/strong>, <strong>damage<\/strong>, or <strong>loss of the vehicle<\/strong>. In certain situations, this policy may exclude some components of the vehicle, such as the windscreen, tyres, locks and keys, the underbody, and any towing costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of this coverage is to <strong>remove the customer\u2019s liability<\/strong> for damage to the vehicle, except for the <strong>deductible<\/strong> that remains payable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The deductible allows you to <strong>limit the maximum financial responsibility<\/strong> charged to the driver in case of an accident or damage. In some cases, when choosing a <strong>CDW coverage option<\/strong>, an additional daily fee may be applied to reduce the deductible amount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our advice is to check with the selected company which option is the most convenient and best suited to reducing costs and liability before completing your booking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rental_cars_and_theft_how_to_proceed\"><\/span>Rental cars and theft: how to proceed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the event of a <strong>stolen rental car<\/strong>, the driver may rely on the clauses included in the insurance coverage, provided they can demonstrate that the damage did not result from negligent behaviour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>Ellepirental<\/strong>, vehicles cannot be taken outside regional borders. If the theft occurs outside the region, the driver is considered fully responsible, even if they have selected the <strong>Car Protection<\/strong> or <strong>Car Protection Plus<\/strong> options. If the driver proves correct conduct, they will still be responsible for the <strong>TDW penalty<\/strong>, with amounts that vary depending on the category of vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eliminating_the_liability_penalty_with_Ellepi\"><\/span>Eliminating the liability penalty with Ellepi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellepirental.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (apri in una nuova scheda)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">booking your car with our rental company<\/a> at Olbia Airport<\/strong>, you can remove the maximum chargeable amounts for penalties related to damage, theft, or fire. The Car Protection Plus option can be added during booking and is applied as an extra cost to the rental fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not an insurance policy but a customer guarantee that allows you to <strong>eliminate chargeable costs<\/strong> should certain circumstances occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with this option, any damage caused by the driver\u2019s actions is not covered. Responsible driving and proper care of the vehicle are essential to ensure that the <strong>benefits of insurance coverage<\/strong> and additional clauses apply correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like to know more about the procedures to follow in case of <strong>vehicle theft<\/strong>? <strong>Contact our team<\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellepirental.com\/en\/rent\/choose-your-car\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (apri in una nuova scheda)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book your rental car<\/a><\/strong> for your holiday in just a few clicks!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When renting a car, the last thing you want to think about is the possibility of negative events during your trip. 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