
Every Cross Country rental includes Basic Cover, giving you confidence from the moment you hit the road. If you'd like additional protection, we offer a range of cover options to help reduce your excess and make the unexpected easier to manage.

We hope your journey is smooth from start to finish. But if something unexpected happens, it's important to understand what you're covered for.
Every Cross Country rental includes cover as standard. The cover option you choose determines how much you'll be responsible for if the vehicle is damaged, stolen, or involved in an incident during your hire.
Choose the level of protection that gives you the confidence to get on the road.
Coverage & Benefits
Basic
Superior
Max
Daily cost
Included
From $25/day
From $38/day
Liability
$3,000 / $5,000
$1,000
$0
Basic Damage Waiver
Included
Included
Included
Accidental damage, theft, vandalism and weather events
Included
Included
Included
Third-party property damage
Included
Included
Included
Loss of use charges
Not included
Included
Included
Claims administration fees
Not included
Included
Included
Windscreen Cover
Not included
Optional add-on
Included
Flat batteries, lockouts and tyre punctures
Customer costs may apply
Customer costs may apply
Included
Best for
Lowest daily cost
Lower liability
Maximum peace of mind
Coverage & Benefits
Daily cost
Liability
Basic Damage Waiver
Accidental damage, theft, vandalism and weather events
Third-party property damage
Loss of use charges
Claims administration fees
Windscreen Cover
Flat batteries, lockouts and tyre punctures
Best for
Basic
Included
$3,000 / $5,000
Included
Included
Included
Not included
Not included
Not included
Customer costs may apply
Lowest daily cost
Superior
From $25/day
$1,000
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Optional add-on
Customer costs may apply
Lower liability
Max
From $38/day
$0
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Maximum peace of mind
Vehicle groups: Light Vehicles: Cars, SUVs, people movers up to 9 seats and trailers. Light Commercial Vehicles: Passenger vans, Total Mobility vehicles, cargo vans and utes. Heavy Vehicles: 13+ seat minibuses, buses and trucks.
Vehicle group
Basic
Superior
Max
Windscreen
Light Vehicles
Included
$25/day
$38/day
$10/day
Light Commercial Vehicles
Included
$32/day
$44/day
$10/day
Heavy Vehicles
Included
$44/day
Not available
$15/day
Vehicle group
Light Vehicles
Light Commercial Vehicles
Heavy Vehicles
Basic
Included
Included
Included
Superior
$25/day
$32/day
$44/day
Max
$38/day
$44/day
Not available
Windscreen
$10/day
$10/day
$15/day

Here’s how different cover options can affect what you may need to pay if something unexpected happens during your hire.
You accidentally scrape a bollard while parking. The repair cost is $2,549.50.
Your rental vehicle is involved in an accident, causing damage to multiple vehicles. The total repair cost is $18,497.00.
A stone strikes the windscreen while travelling, and it needs replacing. The repair cost is $1,105.78.
You pick up a nail while driving, and the tyre goes flat. You need roadside assistance, and the tyre needs repair or replacement. The tyre costs $420.00, and the roadside callout fee is $140.00

You return to your vehicle and discover damage to the vehicle. There is no note left behind, no witness, and no way to identify who caused the damage.
From a coverage perspective, the damage still occurred while the vehicle was in your care. Because the person responsible cannot be identified, their insurer cannot be pursued for the repair costs.
In this situation:
This is one of the most common reasons customers choose additional cover. Many people assume they will only be responsible if they personally cause an accident, but rental vehicle cover also applies to situations where damage occurs while the vehicle is parked and the responsible party cannot be identified.
Our cover options can reduce what you may need to pay if something goes wrong, but there are some situations where cover won’t apply.
These exclusions are important, so please take a moment to understand them before you drive. If an exclusion applies, you may be responsible for the full cost of any damage, loss or associated charges.
Yes. Every rental includes Basic Cover as standard. You can choose to upgrade to Superior Cover or Max Cover to reduce or remove your liability and access additional benefits.
Liability is the maximum amount you may be required to contribute if the rental vehicle is damaged, stolen or involved in an incident.
The amount depends on the protection option selected at the time of rental.
No. Basic Cover is included automatically. Additional cover options are available if you would like greater protection and reduced financial exposure.
Yes. Cover includes protection against accidental damage, subject to the rental terms and conditions and the liability associated with your selected cover level.
Yes. Theft protection is included, subject to the rental terms and conditions.
Yes. Third-party property damage cover is included in our protection options.
Cover may be limited or excluded if:
Please refer to the rental terms and conditions for full details.
If the vehicle is damaged, you should notify Cross Country as soon as possible and complete the required incident documentation.
Insurance and incident forms are available online to help us assess the damage and process the claim as quickly as possible.
Incident reporting and insurance claim forms are available online and can be completed electronically.
If you need assistance, our team can guide you through the process.
Once your claim has been submitted:
If another party is responsible, please provide as much information as possible, including:
This helps us investigate the incident and determine responsibility.
If damage is discovered and the responsible party cannot be identified, report it to Cross Country as soon as possible and complete an incident report.
Depending on your cover level and the circumstances, your applicable liability may apply.
Windscreen Cover is available as an optional add-on and is included with Max Cover.
Tyre puncture protection is included with Max Cover.
Lockout assistance is included with Max Cover.
Additional charges may apply under other cover options.
Flat battery assistance is included with Max Cover.
Yes, provided additional drivers have been approved and recorded on the rental agreement before driving the vehicle.
Yes. Customers with suitable commercial or fleet insurance may be able to self-insure, subject to approval and proof of cover.
Our team can explain the available protection options, liability amounts and cover inclusions before you travel, so you can choose the option that best suits your needs.
Insurance claim forms are available online and can be completed electronically.
Once submitted, our team will review the information, assess the damage and begin the claims process.
Depending on the incident, we may request:
Once we receive your completed claim form:
Not always.
The amount payable, if any, depends on:
If liability applies, any charges will generally be limited to the maximum liability amount associated with your selected cover.
If another party caused the damage, provide as much information as possible, including:
This information helps our team investigate the incident and determine responsibility.
If you return to the vehicle and discover damage but cannot identify who caused it, report it to Cross Country as soon as possible and complete an Incident Report and Insurance Claim Form.
Your applicable liability may still apply depending on the circumstances and protection option selected.
Yes.
Even if the damage appears minor, all incidents should be reported and documented using the online Incident Report and Insurance Claim Form. Early reporting helps avoid delays and ensures the correct cover can be applied.
Insurance claim forms and incident reporting documents are available online through the Cross Country website. If you're unsure which form is required, our team can direct you to the correct documentation and assist with the process.