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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 #1380 on: May 07, 2013, 03:20:10 AM »
They don't always notice dents.
I rented at Shlomo Sixt, before the return I noticed a huge dent on the left side (that's what happens just for parking in Tzfas...)
Returned during night hours, the guy inspected the car and didn't see anything...
can you share with us your experience at shlomo sixt (did they honor pltnm? What were the rates)

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1381 on: May 07, 2013, 04:14:25 AM »
They don't always notice dents.
I rented at Shlomo Sixt, before the return I noticed a huge dent on the left side (that's what happens just for parking in Tzfas...)
Returned during night hours, the guy inspected the car and didn't see anything...

IME there, the guy actually climbed under the car to check...

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1382 on: May 07, 2013, 04:40:12 AM »
IME there, the guy actually climbed under the car to check...
oh yes they are known to be the worst, he must have just had mazel.

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1383 on: May 07, 2013, 09:34:41 AM »
@SamKey:
Bad experience.
Car recharger didn't work, I wasn't aware of that till GPS stopped working en route to the north, couldn't change the car there as all non airport were already closed.
By 11:30PM they sent someone to fix it.
Air conditioner worked only during night hours (when I'm in a desperate need for it), but not during the day (when its mostly chilly in Israel).

Complained, and didn't get a penny compensation, because I already got a discount of a few $$ on the GPS...
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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1384 on: May 07, 2013, 11:59:02 AM »
@SamKey:
Bad experience.
Car recharger didn't work, I wasn't aware of that till GPS stopped working en route to the north, couldn't change the car there as all non airport were already closed.
By 11:30PM they sent someone to fix it.
Air conditioner worked only during night hours (when I'm in a desperate need for it), but not during the day (when its mostly chilly in Israel).

Complained, and didn't get a penny compensation, because I already got a discount of a few $$ on the GPS...
what did you reserve what did they give you and how much did you pay
Those problems happen with all rental companies in Israel you just have to try and get a newer car

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1385 on: May 07, 2013, 12:21:08 PM »
what did you reserve what did they give you and how much did you pay
Those problems happen with all rental companies in Israel you just have to try and get a newer car
assuming it was hertz ?

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1386 on: May 07, 2013, 12:24:38 PM »
assuming it was hertz ?
why assume? Read up and you will see - sixt.

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1387 on: May 07, 2013, 12:29:34 PM »
why assume? Read up and you will see - sixt.
Figured its in the Hertz Thread ,
Byw a dispute always works in israel, especially if u dispute a partial amount for example the Gps!! The reason they won't give u a discount when u complain unlike in the states , regardless of what I are paying u are entitled for what u reserved in good condition , israel looks at what u pay  and since u got a deal.

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1388 on: May 09, 2013, 04:19:50 PM »
Anyone know how to get hertz five star level?

Greatly appreciated!!

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1389 on: May 09, 2013, 04:55:42 PM »
Anyone know how to get hertz five star level?

Greatly appreciated!!
Hertz #1 Club Gold Five Star

A preferred level of service – earned with 10 or more rentals in a calendar year. The more you rent, the better the benefits you’ll receive at participating Gold locations*:
• A one-car-class upgrade (cars only, subject to availability)
• A free rental day voucher after 10 rentals (voucher terms apply)


https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/emember/join/overview.do?learnMore=fiveStar

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1390 on: May 09, 2013, 04:57:38 PM »
Hertz #1 Club Gold Five Star

A preferred level of service – earned with 10 or more rentals in a calendar year. The more you rent, the better the benefits you’ll receive at participating Gold locations*:
• A one-car-class upgrade (cars only, subject to availability)
• A free rental day voucher after 10 rentals (voucher terms apply)


https://www.hertz.com/rentacar/emember/join/overview.do?learnMore=fiveStar
Not free......

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1391 on: May 09, 2013, 04:59:32 PM »
Anyone know how to get hertz five star level?

Greatly appreciated!!
Where does it say free? sorry

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1392 on: May 09, 2013, 05:01:08 PM »
Where does it say free? sorry
Hello we are on the Dans Deals Forums. Not in some....... :)

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1393 on: May 09, 2013, 05:03:12 PM »
Hello we are on the Dans Deals Forums. Not in some....... :)
Contact jj1000 he should be able to assist u,

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1394 on: May 12, 2013, 09:16:54 AM »
are there any benefits in a usa account vs a uk account or the opposite ?

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1395 on: May 12, 2013, 12:59:02 PM »
are there any benefits in a usa account vs a uk account or the opposite ?
Not AFAIK.

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1396 on: May 12, 2013, 01:43:57 PM »
are there any benefits in a usa account vs a uk account or the opposite ?
ill add i remember hearing that a UK based account gives free insurance although with an access.
anyone here with a UK account that can confirm if this is true or not.

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1397 on: May 12, 2013, 01:48:34 PM »
ill add i remember hearing that a UK based account gives free insurance although with an access.
anyone here with a UK account that can confirm if this is true or not.
There's no need for a account. You can book your reservation while on the hertz UK site and you will be able to get it. Though many times it'll be more expensive

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1398 on: May 12, 2013, 02:04:27 PM »
There's no need for a account. You can book your reservation while on the hertz UK site and you will be able to get it. Though many times it'll be more expensive
got presidents circle so need to book it from my account in order to get the benefits

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Re: Hertz Master Thread
« Reply #1399 on: May 12, 2013, 02:12:24 PM »
got presidents circle so need to book it from my account in order to get the benefits
So change the country after you log into your account.