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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 #7240 on: October 16, 2019, 09:01:25 AM »
They will want to charge you an upsell for an upgraded vehicle.
What would that be? You think they'll check when i became a presidents circle member?

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #7241 on: October 16, 2019, 09:13:44 AM »
What would that be? You think they'll check when i became a presidents circle member?
The whole concept of "upgrade" for President Circle is a misnomer, especially in airport locations. You pick from the PC section of Ultimate Choice and that's about it.
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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #7242 on: October 16, 2019, 09:19:10 AM »
The whole concept of "upgrade" for President Circle is a misnomer, especially in airport locations. You pick from the PC section of Ultimate Choice and that's about it.
So thats basicly my question, now i have a full size out and in pc they have better options.
Thanks

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #7243 on: October 16, 2019, 03:52:04 PM »
Is it possible to add a driver over the phone or online?

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #7244 on: October 16, 2019, 03:55:56 PM »
Is it possible to add a driver over the phone or online?


No, you need to show the additional drivers Driver license  and add it to the reservation

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #7245 on: October 17, 2019, 12:19:01 AM »
I have pc status and I had a reservation for a premium suv. When I showed up to the location (not airport) there was a luxury suv which I wanted as an upgrade. They would give it to me for free even with my status.
When I asked them why not they told me that’s the free upgrades only goes for basic grades not for premium upgrades expect in 5e airport I’m entitled to any upgrade.

 Is the info accurate?

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #7246 on: October 17, 2019, 12:41:29 AM »
So thats basicly my question, now i have a full size out and in pc they have better options.
Thanks
When exchanging a car in middle of a rental they don't let you pick another car from the pc section.

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #7247 on: October 17, 2019, 11:33:30 AM »
I have pc status and I had a reservation for a premium suv. When I showed up to the location (not airport) there was a luxury suv which I wanted as an upgrade. They would give it to me for free even with my status.
When I asked them why not they told me that’s the free upgrades only goes for basic grades not for premium upgrades expect in 5e airport I’m entitled to any upgrade.

 Is the info accurate?
Yes, the president circle upgrades only goes up until a premium car
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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #7248 on: October 17, 2019, 07:17:30 PM »
My points expired and i reached out to hertz for help. This was theyre respone: “Thank you for your recent inquiry. We greatly appreciate your renewed interest in our Gold Plus Rewards program and remain committed to you. 


I have fully researched your request and here are my findings:


In order to keep your points from expiring, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Rental Activity must take place within an 18-month period where points are either earned or redeemed on a completed Gold rental. Our records show your last activity date was 03/16/2018. Unfortunately, as a result, the prior points did expire as you did not have a completed Gold rental prior to 09/16/2019. We will be unable to reinstate any points.



Current Account Balance:  0



Thank you for giving me the opportunity to review this matter. We look forward to serving your future car rental needs.”

Anything i can still do? Tia

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #7249 on: October 23, 2019, 10:03:21 PM »
My points expired and i reached out to hertz for help. This was theyre respone: “Thank you for your recent inquiry. We greatly appreciate your renewed interest in our Gold Plus Rewards program and remain committed to you. 


I have fully researched your request and here are my findings:


In order to keep your points from expiring, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Rental Activity must take place within an 18-month period where points are either earned or redeemed on a completed Gold rental. Our records show your last activity date was 03/16/2018. Unfortunately, as a result, the prior points did expire as you did not have a completed Gold rental prior to 09/16/2019. We will be unable to reinstate any points.



Current Account Balance:  0



Thank you for giving me the opportunity to review this matter. We look forward to serving your future car rental needs.”

Anything i can still do? Tia
had the same, their terms say earned or redeemed, but in practice they are expiring the points anyhow, my emails back and forth were useless their reps are the worst.
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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #7250 on: October 23, 2019, 10:24:52 PM »
had the same, their terms say earned or redeemed, but in practice they are expiring the points anyhow, my emails back and forth were useless their reps are the worst.
so disappointing

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #7251 on: October 23, 2019, 10:31:07 PM »
so disappointing
it's called stealing.
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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #7252 on: October 28, 2019, 04:57:32 AM »
Just got email from Amex offering insider deal of presidential club status after $250 rental

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #7253 on: October 28, 2019, 11:47:42 AM »
Just got email from Amex offering insider deal of presidential club status after $250 rental
Good for 6 months ya, one of the bloggers had it. Shame the status is worthless.
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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #7254 on: October 28, 2019, 12:33:20 PM »
Good for 6 months ya, one of the bloggers had it. Shame the status is worthless.
it gives you 4 months of clear as well...

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #7255 on: October 28, 2019, 12:55:55 PM »
Good for 6 months ya, one of the bloggers had it. Shame the status is worthless.
i rent from airports every week and status is well worth it
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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #7256 on: October 28, 2019, 01:59:20 PM »
i rent from airports every week and status is well worth it

I'm pretty sure he meant that it's worthless as its very easy to get...
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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #7257 on: October 28, 2019, 02:12:59 PM »
Just got email from Amex offering insider deal of presidential club status after $250 rental
terms say it is targeted. Is that true in practice?

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #7258 on: October 28, 2019, 02:17:23 PM »
My points just expired, anyway to get them back?

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #7259 on: October 29, 2019, 08:31:32 PM »
i rent from airports every week and status is well worth it
What kind of cars do you get?