Hertz rents cars, SUVs, vans and trucks by the day, one way or by the month, from airport and city locations.
Its percentage discounts land on pay-now base rates, and taxes, fees and options stay at full price. Weigh the cheaper Prepaid rate against Pay Later's free cancellation before you lock in a booking.
Beyond everyday rentals, Hertz runs a used-car business, Hertz Car Sales, which sells vehicles taken from its rental fleet through dealerships in major US cities, accepts trade-ins and offers a TestDrive+ program with 3 days to try a car before buying. It also rents to rideshare drivers working with Uber and Lyft, supplies replacement cars while a customer's own vehicle is in repair, and handles government, military and convention bookings. The fleet includes electric vehicles, luxury models and Shelby cars, and the company lists over 10,000 locations worldwide, including FBO sites for aviation travelers.
Its free Gold+ Rewards program lets members redeem free rental days starting at 950 points, and Delta SkyMiles and Marriott Bonvoy members can earn miles or points on qualifying rentals.
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What payment methods does Hertz accept?
Hertz takes credit and debit cards, though debit is refused at pickup for Large SUV, Prestige SUV, Adrenaline and Dream Collection rentals.
More about shopping at Hertz
Booking options
Rentals come at Pay Later or Prepaid rates, and Hertz also offers long-term monthly hire and fixed-price delivery rentals.
Cancellation
Pay Later cancels free before pickup; Prepaid is free for 24 hours after booking, then costs $100, or $200 within 24 hours of pickup.
Refund timing
Cancellation fees never exceed what you prepaid, refunds take about 5-7 business days, and a no-show fee may be charged.
Discount limits
A promotion cuts the base rate only, can't join other discounts or special rates, and carries blackout periods and vehicle-class exclusions.
Deposit hold
Expect a hold of up to $200 on top of estimated charges, more for SUVs and premium classes, released 7-10 business days after return.
Hertz Gold+ Rewards
Free to join, with points on base rates, free rental days from 950 points, member pricing and skip-the-line pickup.
Partner points
Delta SkyMiles members earn up to 8 miles per $1, and Marriott Bonvoy members get 500 points per qualifying rental.
On the Hertz booking form, open "Add a Discount Code" and type the code before you run the search.
That way the rates you scroll through already reflect it.
Hertz lets only one promotion ride on a rental, so a code won't stack with a club rate or another special rate.
Compare each option on its own and keep the lower total.
The saving only touches the base rate, so a big percentage still leaves taxes, fees and add-ons untouched.
Pay-now rates get the site's percentage discounts, but they bring cancellation fees after the first 24 hours.
Check the blackout dates and vehicle classes before you commit, because an SUV or a holiday week may sit outside the offer.
If your Hertz code doesn't work
Exclusions: Discounts apply to the base rate only; taxes, fees and options are excluded, and offers carry blackout periods and vehicle-class exclusions.
Combining offers: Promotions have no cash value and cannot be combined with other discounts, promotions or special rates.
End date: "AAA members: up to 30% off (code 212227, book by 11/13/2026)" ends Dec 15, 2026.
Where to enter it: Use "Add a Discount Code" on the booking form and type the discount or promo code before searching.
Hertz Gold+ Rewards costs nothing and earns points on base rental rates, with free rental days starting at 950 points.
Members also get member-only pricing and skip the counter line.
If you fly Delta, SkyMiles members earn up to 8 miles per $1, and Marriott Bonvoy members collect 500 points per qualifying rental.
AAA members and business rewards members have their own rates among the offers above.
For a stay of several weeks, ask about long-term monthly rentals rather than stringing daily bookings together.
Hertz questions, answered
What does it cost to cancel a prepaid Hertz booking?
Prepaid bookings cancel free within 24 hours of booking. After that, cancelling costs $100 when pickup is more than 24 hours away and $200 inside that window, never more than you prepaid.
Do Hertz discounts combine?
Hertz promotions can't be combined with other discounts, promotions or special rates, and they have no cash value. Pick the single offer that cuts your base rate the most.
Does Hertz accept debit cards?
Debit cards work with restrictions. They aren't accepted at the start of rental for Large SUV, Prestige SUV, Adrenaline or Dream Collection vehicles.
How much is the Hertz deposit hold?
Hertz places an authorization hold of up to $200 on top of estimated charges, more for SUVs and premium classes. It's released 7-10 business days after you return the car.
How many Gold+ points does a free Hertz rental day take?
Free rental days start at 950 points in Hertz Gold+ Rewards. You earn points on base rental rates, and joining is free.
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