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Hertz

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  • I want to help a child with cancer. Why won't Hertz?

    Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
    May 29, 2009
    Pros: If you want to use your points for you or your spouse - no issues.
    Cons: Deviate outside of their set requirements and there is no wiggle room to help others.

    Summary: One of my close friends has a son with aggressive bone cancer.  Last year they did aggressive chemo and removed part of the bone in his leg.  Needless to say he was very sick most of the year but had great hopes of recovery. Unfortunately ... read more

  • Hertz Scam on Rental Renewals and Late Fees

    Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
    May 4, 2009
    Pros: The woman who checked the car for dings was very nice.
    Cons: This company is unethical and unscrupulous. 

    Summary: Hertz has a real scam going on with renewal and/or late return of their vehicles.  We reserved a vehicle over the internet with Hertz for a daily rate of $17.99.  When we went to pick up the car, however, I realized that ... read more

  • Avoid Oxnard Location

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Apr 10, 2009
    Pros: Central reservations are friendly and professional.
    Cons: Oxnard, CA location is under the impression that customers can be treated as disposable.

    Summary: The central reservations at Hertz seems to be staffed by nice folks.  Unfortunately, the location in Oxnard, CA has done a horrible job of representing the company.After arriving at the location, we were informed that the size of car we ... read more

  • Hertz at Galleria, Houston: Good Service -

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Mar 31, 2009
    Pros: Convenient location, several car choices to fit any budget, no surprises on the final invoice.
    Cons: Prices on the Hertz website are better than the major car companies, but can't_beat_HW.

    Summary: Shopping around for a long-term car rental, from January 15 to March 11, 2009 proved to be a daunting experience.  I perused each major car company's website, called each major car company's national toll free #, and also telephoned each ... read more

  • I Should Have Gone With Budget!

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Mar 3, 2009
    Pros: Quick check out, airport shuttle, pre-paid fuel option.
    Cons: Car was filthy inside and out.  Ridiculous fuel rates if you don't use pre-paid option.

    Summary: Prior to planning my vacation to San Antonio, Texas, I researched car rentals in the San Antonio area to find out which car company could best meet my needs.  ... read more

  • Will be renting elsewhere.

    Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
    Jan 13, 2009
    Pros: Relatively cheap for a car rental.
    Cons: Apparently insufficient stock of vehicles. Rude employees.

    Summary: My husband and I recently returned from a wonderful vacation in Florida. The only downer on our trip, however, was our unfortunate experience with Hertz. We had ordered an economy car and were looking forward to enjoying a nice, small rental car as ... read more

  • Very professional

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jan 6, 2009
    Pros: Professional. Do what they say they will and do it well with Aloha spirit
    Cons: Can be a wait in very busy holiday periods.

    Summary: Prepaid car on web from UK. Exact model aviailable, clean, modern, in good condition, car waiting on arrival. No wait for Bus (Lihue HI). Quick check in. I had two rentals end to end and they manually checked me in so I did not have to return to ... read more

  • Outrageous! Hertz Charges $70 Fine for Returning Car EARLY

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Nov 7, 2008
    Pros: Rented a nice car and service was courteous.
    Cons: Being told you broke the rental contract and fined when returning the car too early!

    Summary: If the world seems a little topsy turvy these days, let the record show that the car rental company, Hertz, has reached a new low with our recent experience at one of their facilities located outside a major California airport terminal. As members of the ... read more

  • Hertz at Oakland Airport a Bust

    Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Sep 18, 2008
    Pros: Had vehicle I wanted available
    Cons: Car was ridiculously dirty inside and out.
    $6.99 service fee nullifies their "attractive" gas price.

    Summary: I rented a red Mustang hardtop from Hertz at the Oakland, CA airport. I was in quite a rush when I picked up the vehicle, so I didn't thoroughly inspect it before I left the lot. I instantly noticed that the floor mats looked like they should be in an ... read more

  • Hertz ripoff-a-car

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Sep 1, 2008
    Pros: Hertz just SUCKS!
    Cons: They charge for phantom gas that is never used. Lies and mirrors customer service

    Summary: I rented and returned a car at Hertz at the Atlanta Airport. Upon return of the car, they overcharged on actual gas used by the vehicle.I returned the car and forgot to fill it. The drop off center took the mileage and gave me a receipt. Hertz is ... read more

  • Great service, wonderful car

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Aug 5, 2008
    Pros: Friendly service, relatively fast check-in, great choice of cars
    Cons: Prepaying for gas not such a great idea

    Summary: Renting a car from Hertz turned out to be a pleasant experience for me and my family, as we prepared for our weekend road trip. Comparing prices to other rental companies, we found them to be the most inexpensive for us after discounts we had available ... read more

  • The WORST customer service experience ever

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Aug 4, 2008
    Pros: None
    Cons: Horrendous customer service

    Summary: Here is a copy of the letter I have mailed Hertz... After booking a car days in advance, my traveling partner and I arrived at the Hertz rental office at 12 East 13th St. in Manhattan on the morning of Saturday, August 2. The car we had booked was to ... read more

  • Hertz can try harder (in Jersey City, NJ at least)

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jul 12, 2008
    Pros: Relatively new cars, Convenient location
    Cons: Off hours returns not allowed, Wait times very high, not all cars have EZ Pass

    Summary: I tend to rent fairly frequently from the off airport location of Hertz in Jersey City (Harborside). While the experience is not inadequate, I think it is reasonable to expect more for the premium rates they charge and given that I am a Hertz #1 Club ... read more

  • No Customer Service

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jun 6, 2008
    Pros: Car was as requested on Hotwire. Hotwire pricing was Excellent.
    Cons: TERRIBLE customer service for the #1 company.

    Summary: Rented through Hotwire (very good) for a convertible in Orlando. Arrived at airport, took shuttle to HUGE Hertz building. Driver dropped us off with no directions on which door to go to, etc. Went inside lugging two huge suitcases, found no one to help ... read more

  • Hertz, Avis, & The Others: Cut Your Car Rental Cost In Half.

    Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Apr 2, 2008
    Pros: Same car but half the price when you switch from airport to local rental.
    Cons: You have to make a stop at the local rental office.

    Summary: A few weeks ago, my wife and I flew to Tampa for a week's vacation in Florida. Our destination was a two hour drive south, to the Charlotte area. My wife priced car rentals and they were all over $500 for 6 days -- and this was for a compact! The ... read more

  • A Great Rental Car Company (Hertz Was Willing to Admit Their Fault and Apologize)

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Mar 7, 2008
    Pros: Out of state car drop-off, friendly staff, fast and easy service
    Cons: dumb reservation call center individual who needs to be trained, high price

    Summary: Introduction I have used Hertz for many years since I joined the AAA Auto Mobile Club because every month, we receive the AAA Southern California magazine and Hertz always has a special offers, like free upgrade or 50% off. I just love ... read more

  • Location, Location, Location

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Jan 21, 2008
    Pros: Worldwide, Many Cars
    Cons: Consistency of Service, Price

    Summary: Renting a car can be a very arduous endeavor. One thing that is almost impossible to quantify is the variable of location. Locations -- According to www.hertz.com at the time of this review they have vehicles available for rental in 141 ... read more

  • MEGA-Hertz!

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Dec 1, 2007
    Pros: Takes our debit card, cars usually clean, no breakdowns, rates competitive, most locations unlimited mileage
    Cons: Philly 30th Street had some vehicle cleanliness issues, some locations markedly more expensive than others.

    Summary: Our family vacations almost invariably involve rental cars. The days when we were willing to throw caution to the wind and take our sad ol’ family vehicles on road adventures are gone. It’s one thing to find yourself stranded for six ... read more

  • Hertz car rental in US Virgin Islands

    Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Sep 9, 2007
    Pros: None
    Cons: Not up front with their restrictions. Central reservations unhelpful.

    Summary: In March I reserved a Ford Explorer for nine days to be picked up at the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands in June 2007. I had rented a house on St. John and expected to take the car over on the ferry. However when I arrived at the ... read more

  • Hertz Car Rental --- Affordable Rates and a Great Track Record With me

    Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
    Sep 7, 2007
    Pros: many cars to choose from, unlimited miles available, AAA approved, available discounts
    Cons: workers often seem indifferent

    Summary: I have used Hertz car rental, and as of the time I am writing this review, they have always had very competitive prices that were both affordable and comparable to other companies. Hertz is of course more expensive than some, but much cheaper than ... read more

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