Originally Posted by
mahasamatman
Also, make sure your card covers you for the specific country you will be driving in. Some countries are very restrictive in this respect. For example, the only U.S. card you can use for primary coverage in Israel is a World MasterCard (I know it's not Europe, but there may be European countries with similar restrictions).
The Sapphire is valid in Israel. I had them send me a letter in November in case it was necessary:
This letter is to verify that [my name] and any drivers authorized on the car
rental agreement, when using Chase Bank USA, National Association card number
ending in [XXXX], are eligible for worldwide coverage which includes the previously
excluded countries of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Israel & Jamaica under the Auto
Rental Collision Damage Waiver Benefit. However, coverage is not available
where it is prohibited by law or by individual merchants, or is in violation of the
territory terms of the rental agreement.