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Tips when renting with Hertz:

Hertz #1 Club Gold Plus Rewards Program
The Hertz Gold Plus Rewards® program is free and very beneficial. You can enroll Here

 A) After your first Hertz Gold Rental you do not need to go to the counter again (At locations that participate in Hertz Gold Service).
They will have your receipt preprinted (and waiting for you in the car at many airports), so you can just drive out!

 B) For every dollar you spend they credit you points on the base rate of the rental and sometimes they even have double or triple point promotions.
These points can be redeemed for free rental days starting at 550 points for a weekend day or 2750 for a week.

C) Earn Elite Status quickly. You'll reach Hertz Five Star after just 7 rentals which will get you a complimentary 1 car class upgrade if available.
At 20 Rentals you'll reach Hertz Presidents Circle with a guaranteed complimentary upgrade. Upgrades are to a maximum of a premium.
There are many other benefits. check them out Here.

 AAA gives up to 1000 hertz points as a signup bonus or you can signup here for a 500 point signup bonus.

CDP
A CDP is a corporate account number but is not limited to private companies as many sales are tied with designated CDPs.
To find  cheap rates try different CDP corporate numbers many can be found in this thread or in the Car Rental Corporate Code Roundup thread.
Most CDPs do not waive underage fees with the exception of USAA (77694) but may be subject to proof of membership, and the Yeshiva Group (2046380) both waive the fee down to 18 y/o and have very good rates. AAA may also waive underage fees if the renter is above 20 years old.

Other great codes are:

Yeshiva: 2129719 Waives underage 18-19

Amex Travel Services: 1022855

AAdvatange: 217692

LAMC 3 marketing: 1906870

Yeshiva Student Association: 1876837

Chabad: 1908469

CBS Travel :  1976539

AAA: There are multiple 212 and 240 are examples or you can just type in AAA in cdp and it will come up

Car & Driver: 1757580


There are many more but we haven't found them to be cheaper then these.


To get your own CDP
You can sign up HERE if you are a sole proprietor or business owner with fewer than 100 employees.
You'll get 5 bonus credits for enrolling, an additional 5 credits for enrolling online, plus double credit for all your qualified rentals during the first 90 days after you enroll.
Every 15 credits you earn 1 free rental, and you can get a discount of up to 25% off on every rental worldwide.
After you join, you'll receive an e-mail within 2 business days to with your company's Corporate Discount Program (CDP) number and all the details of the program. Link.


CV Codes

CV codes are ConVention codes and go in the "Convention Number (CV):" box.
"CV" codes are hit or miss they can give amazing rates better then any CDP or PC or they can leave the rate the same, and they also work in conjunction with any CDP and PC code.
It doesn't hurt to add it to a reservation and can pull up flat rates of $30 a day for a premium car.
This works especially well in places that are expensive and often lowers the price substantially especially in major cities like NYC, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami.
Meeting rates generally include unlimited mileage. CV weekend rates start at 12pm thursday through 12pm sunday. Friday pick ups, require a minimum 2 day rental. Extra day rate for weekly rentals is 1/5th of the weekly rate.

PC Codes
   
PC codes are Promotional Coupons which vary from time to time and from rental to rental check HERE for a well kept list of the current valid codes and here for an alternate list (looks like the alternate list hasn't been updated for a while - most pc's are expired).

Other Useful Tips
Play with the dates and times:There are different rates for different times (high season - low season) so if you are flexible it may pay to check days before and after pick up. Generally weekends are cheaper than weekdays so if you pick up on a weekend it can lower your rate substantially just remember weekends start at 12pm on Thursday. Additionally sometimes an extra day on a weekly rate can be much more than the rate per day with the daily rate, try making the reservation only for the week and then extending it either at pick up or even during the rental.

Local Editions: Airport rentals are generally more expensive than Local Editions as there is airport fees and taxes. So look around ideally for Hertz locations in or at airport hotels that are accessible via the airport shuttle.


One way rentals:
When you are looking for a one way rental, every country and every corporate number will give a different price, usually its 1 of the following 3, either it will cost per mile or it will be unlimited miles with a drop fee or unlimited miles with no drop fee.
Look out it happens  sometimes the car you select they will charge $0.25 per mile while the next car class over will be unlimited miles with no drop fee, when it comes to one ways always look at all the car classes, I have seen many times a midsize SUV to be cheaper then a full size car.
Another thing to note is that certain locations in the same city will have a drop fee while others will not, for example to rent one way to NY, if you return to lynbrook NY there will always be a drop fee while if you return to brooklyn there is no drop fee and JFK will have a drop fee sometimes depending which country you use, sometimes it might be worth searching other pick up and other drop off locations nearby to get a totally different rate in a one way rental.

Underage
Many Hertz CDP's waive the underage fee in the usa - for example the Yeshiva association and USAA. Some countries do not waive underage.
UK 18-21 can not rent. 21-25 30GBP underage fee - no CDP's seem to waive atm.

Hertz Rate Matching
For most of the corporate locations in Europe, the UK and Australia it is sometimes possible to get Hertz to match their competitor's price so you can continue to earn points and status and enjoy their service.
Speak to your local Travel Agent.
Competitors Hertz will match.
Europe: Auto Europe, Avis, Enterprise, EuropCar, Kemwel, and Sixt
Australia and New Zealand: All

Get a status match real quick by messaging them on Twitter



Still not happy with your rates? Try posting here!




After you have rented please share you experience with others in the What did you reserve? What did you get? thread.


Coupon Spreadsheet http://bit.ly/hertzsavings
Alternate sheet Updated quite often: http://bit.ly/HertzDDF
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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #8400 on: September 12, 2023, 02:56:42 PM »
What happens if I say I don't have? Will they give me the car at a higher rate?

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #8401 on: September 14, 2023, 06:35:11 AM »
Got charged extra $35 for retuning a tesla to EWR at 50% battery, It didn't say anywhere in the car or on the keys that I have to return it at 80%, Tried fighting but they told me thats the rule, And didn't give me my money back

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #8402 on: September 14, 2023, 02:19:31 PM »
Got charged extra $35 for retuning a tesla to EWR at 50% battery, It didn't say anywhere in the car or on the keys that I have to return it at 80%, Tried fighting but they told me thats the rule, And didn't give me my money back
I would never willingly rent an EV unless it was for a road trip.
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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #8403 on: September 18, 2023, 01:39:16 PM »
Im actually in the same boat as I booked a Hotwire deal and though I’d be able to attach my gold, but here’s what an agent instructed me:

Hey there, you're speaking with Jeremy today and I'd be happy to help with this! With our new early check-in feature, you are now able to add your membership number to your account, 24 hours before your scheduled pick-up time. Please follow these instructions to link your membership account to your reservation:
1. Log out of your membership account
2. Tap "Continue as Guest"
3. Tap on “Check-in, modify, or cancel”
3. Enter your confirmation number and your last name into the "Upcoming Trip" text box
4. Tap "Search Reservation"
5. Your reservation will pull up on the screen
6. Tap "Check-in"
7. Enter your email address and password
(If the email you have just provided is the same one linked to your membership account, then this will sync your membership account to your reservation. If not, please proceed to Step 2 and verify your driver’s license.)
8. Enter your driver's license information and provide photos of your driver’s license for verification.
9. Continue with Step 3 and Step 4
13. Tap “Confirm” at the bottom of the screen
14. Your membership account is now linked to your reservation and you will be able to see your name on the Gold Screen at the location. *
(*If it is less than 2 hours before reservation pick-up time, then your name will not show up on the Gold Directory Board, but you may proceed directly to the Gold Member Booth for further assistance in retrieving your rental vehicle.)

Don't hesitate to reach out with more questions, I'm happy to help!

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #8404 on: September 18, 2023, 11:30:26 PM »
I would never willingly rent an EV unless it was for a road trip.

Is an EV better than gas car for a road trip? Is it not risky that you won't find charging stations?

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #8405 on: September 19, 2023, 12:09:30 AM »
Got upgraded to presidential circle through Amex platinum card, would car reservations made prior to that be upgraded when picking up the car?
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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #8406 on: September 19, 2023, 12:11:29 AM »
Got upgraded to presidential circle through Amex platinum card, would car reservations made prior to that be upgraded when picking up the car?
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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #8407 on: September 21, 2023, 05:36:22 PM »
Does JFK check for Proof with USAA for underage

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #8408 on: September 21, 2023, 07:23:23 PM »
Does JFK check for Proof with USAA for underage
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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #8409 on: September 22, 2023, 01:03:41 AM »
Is there a way to use usaa and amex platinum cdp? Amex cdp has way better prices but has underage fees. Anyway to get no fees with amex plat?

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« Reply #8410 on: September 22, 2023, 04:28:32 AM »
Is there a way to use usaa and amex platinum cdp? Amex cdp has way better prices but has underage fees. Anyway to get no fees with amex plat?


no, it's either one or the other
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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #8411 on: September 22, 2023, 09:32:01 AM »
What's the Amex cdb?

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #8413 on: September 28, 2023, 03:39:06 PM »
Just received the following email:
 
Exciting, new Hertz Business Rewards® are here.
New Benefit Spotlight:

Under 25? Forget the fee.
Business owners, entrepreneurs and company employees under 25 traveling for business enjoy a waived Young Renter fee every time you rent with us.1 Let's Go!

Plus, explore these exciting Hertz Business Rewards benefits:
•   Save up to 30% off rentals when you add vehicle protection (LDW).2
•   Earn credits toward free rental days.3
•   Enrollment bonus: ‌3X‌ credits during first ‌90‌ days.3
•   Free Premium Emergency Roadside Service (PERS).4
•   Add an additional driver for free.5
•   ‌24‌-hour account access.

1Young Renter Fee waived when renting on business. Minimum age to rent a vehicle is 20 with no young renter fee, except in New York, Michigan and the Province of Quebec, which is 18 years old. Driver must have a valid driver’s license, credit card in their own name and meet standard rental qualifications. Valid on all car classes except Adrenaline, Prestige and Dream collections. Additional terms and conditions apply.

2Discount applies to pay later base rate time and mileage charges. Taxes, fees and options excluded. Additional terms and exclusions apply. At participating locations, Loss Damage Waiver (vehicle protection) is optional at $15/day unless a lower rate is mandated by law, monthly max charge of $450 per 30-day rental. Applies to all car classes except Collection Fleet (Adrenaline, Prestige, Dream) and Electric/EV car group. Applies on all rates except Tour Rates, Insurance Replacement Rates and Dealer Service Loaner Rates.

3 Enrollment bonus valid on new Hertz Business Rewards (HBR) accounts only. Free Rental Day applies to base rate time and mileage charges. Taxes, fees and options excluded. During the first 90 days following enrollment, the HBR account will earn one Free Rental Day Certificate for every 5 rental days completed under the CDP Number. After the initial 90 days, the HBR account will earn one Free Rental Day Certificate for every 15 rental days completed under the CDP Number. Additional hour charges for periods less than one day cannot be combined to equal a day. Free Rental Day Certificates apply to time and mileage charges only and exclude taxes, fees and options. Free Rental Day Certificates expire 6 months after issuance.

4Roadside service included on business rentals only at U.S. corporate airport locations and U.S. participating licensee airport locations. Premium Emergency Roadside Assistance reduces your financial liability for services required to remedy non-mechanical problems of the vehicle and/or problems resulting from an accident or collision.

5Additional driver included when renting on business. Additional driver must have a valid driver’s license, a credit card in their own name and meet standard rental qualifications.
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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #8414 on: September 28, 2023, 04:22:04 PM »
I made a reservation at Hertz using points, with just the taxes being billed to my credit card. Will my collision coverage kick in even though the base rental was not charged to my cc?

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #8415 on: October 04, 2023, 09:07:03 AM »
I made a reservation at Hertz using points, with just the taxes being billed to my credit card. Will my collision coverage kick in even though the base rental was not charged to my cc?
To answer my own question, cc CDW does not kick in when booking with car rental points, as the base rate must be paid with the cc (it does work if booking with cc points).

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #8416 on: October 04, 2023, 01:41:01 PM »
Is there presidential circle in tlv airport

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #8417 on: October 04, 2023, 02:02:43 PM »
To answer my own question, cc CDW does not kick in when booking with car rental points, as the base rate must be paid with the cc (it does work if booking with cc points).
What if only one day of a week long rental is paid with points?

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #8418 on: October 04, 2023, 06:28:35 PM »
Is there any way to add a 19 year old as an additional driver to my rental in Fl?

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #8419 on: October 04, 2023, 06:34:48 PM »
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