Hertz Reviews 

20,716
TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.6

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Evaluating 3,962 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Many customers appreciate the professionalism and friendliness of the staff, often highlighting specific employees for their excellent service and helpfulness. People frequently find the check-in and check-out processes smooth and efficient, and are often satisfied with the condition of the vehicles, noting them as new and clean. Reviewers also mention reasonable pricing and the absence of hidden fees in some instances, leading to a positive overall experience. Conversely, a small portion of people felt dissatisfied with unexpected additional charges and issues with fuel tank levels upon return or pickup. Some customers also noted problems with car selection not matching online reservations, receiving smaller or basic vehicles than expected, and having to pay more for unwanted upgrades. There are also complaints about rude staff, long waiting times, and receiving dirty or poorly maintained cars, with some vehicles having mechanical issues or being unprepared for rental. Additionally, communication breakdowns and unhelpful customer service experiences were reported, sometimes leading to incorrect information or difficulties resolving issues.

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Service

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Staff

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Product

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Price

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Really fast and easy to rent my car especially being member with the gold plus member. However I wasn’t sure why I was added additional fees prior to my receipt that was not shown before and I did fil... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The manager of our local Hertz is an asset for Hertz. He is calm and works hard to take care of his customers. No bull, like you can get at enterprise. Our Hackettstown manager gets 5 stars! I gave... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Checkin and out was great, the car was really comfortable and got great gas mileage. No additional fee for mileage is a huge plus. My only complaint, compared to other companies, is the lack of flex... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

They always say they are giving you a better deal and you end up paying more and the car selection is not accurate online vs in person. They always squeeze you into a smaller car and say it’s the one... See more


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  1. #17 of 21 best companies in Car Rental Agency
  2. #75 of 87 best companies in Car Accessories Store

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Founded in 1918 in Chicago, Hertz is one of the world’s most recognized travel brands, now headquartered in Estero, Florida. With tens of thousands of employees and operations in more than 150 countries, Hertz serves millions of customers each year. Hertz offers a full range of mobility solutions—from daily and long-term rentals to luxury vehicles, EVs, and flexible subscription services. Known for reliability and innovation, Hertz continues to enhance the travel experience with features like digital check-in and contactless rentals. With more than a century of industry leadership and global recognition for customer service, Hertz makes travel seamless with easy online and mobile booking, flexible policies, and multiple payment options. Need help? Support is available by phone, chat, or at service centers worldwide. Don’t miss exclusive deals, members-only discounts, and insider travel tips—sign up for the Hertz email list today at Hertz.com and get more value from every trip. Join now and be the first to unlock your next journey.


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3.6

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great personalities

Brian and Shai are good, hardworking men. They made sure my vehicle was available and ready by the time I arrived for pickup.

June 23, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Picked up vehicle at Brookfield Place…

Picked up vehicle at Brookfield Place in Toronto. The agent made me insert my credit card twice, even though it had showed ‘Approved’ the first time. I was charged the prepayment fee ($350) and final charge ($220) twice, and only one of the prepayments have been released back to my card. Hertz agents refuse to help me resolve this. I will have to file a fraud case with my credit card and will never rent from Hertz again.

July 7, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This has been a total disaster

This has been a total disaster. I am an expat moving to the US from Canada and working through International Auto Source for a permanent vehicle. They had arranged the rental with Hertz and from the overcharges, charges to the wrong credit card, threats to repossess the vehicle and additional fees, this has been an unmitigated disaster.

July 8, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vehicle

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was clean ready and was was ordered. Rechecking made it easy and fast and return was just as simple and easy.

July 7, 2026
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Billed for six weeks of rental - I only rented the car for one week!

On Friday, April 3, 2026 (Good Friday), I rented a Jeep Wrangler from Hertz at Newark Int Airport. On Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 0546 am, I returned the rental to the same location. On April 12, 2026, I received an email from Hertz stating, "We inspected your returned rental and found no damage. You won’t be billed for damage to the rental car".

On Monday, April 13, 2026, I departed JFK on a BA flight to London Heathrow, where I reside.

On the 1st of May, I checked my American Express account and discovered that the Hertz rental charges had not yet been submitted.

On May 18, 2026, I received an invoice from Hertz for over $3,000.00 indicating that I had dropped off the rental at Philadelphia International on May 18th.

The Hertz website has an online contact form, but after sending multiple queries, I still hadn't received a response. However, after a diligent online search, I found executivecustomerservice to whom I emailed the problem. On May 20th, I received an email indicating that Hertz received my correspondence and would investigate thoroughly. On May 23, 2026, I received a final reply from executivecustomerservice, apologising for the inconvenience and refunding me approximately $2,400.00 for the overcharge.

I am a dedicated and loyal Hertz customer. I have never before encountered any problems with my past rentals. However, I am a bit dubious about renting a Hertz vehicle in the future. After much searching online and finding the right email address to contact Hertz, I was very impressed by the prompt response from the customer service folks. However, what was not explained to me is how, after I returned the rental vehicle on the morning of Saturday, April 11, 2026, someone else was able to take the vehicle off the Hertz lot and pass through the checkout guard, with my credit card used for the rental? How could this have happened?

April 11, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Junky cars

Junky cars, poor service. Will never rent from them again. No wonder they are in bankruptsy.

July 4, 2026
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