Hertz Car Rental

DAIR · 25 Jun 2015 at 08:11

Anyone here able to provide a review on them?

Looking for a car to hire next week. And would like some info on them.

~Divine~Wind~ · 25 Jun 2015 at 08:29

dont forget excess waiver insurance

DAIR · 25 Jun 2015 at 08:34

What's that?

Terminal_Boy · 25 Jun 2015 at 08:36

Join their Gold scheme right now online.

Get discounts and jump the queues at the collection desk.

MichaelAwkward · 25 Jun 2015 at 08:38

DAIR said:
What's that?

http://www.insurance4carhire.com/

So you don't end up paying the ridiculous excess. I used Hertz earlier this year, was fine. Got a Kia C'eed 3 diesel for the day, was pretty nice. No problems on return either.

Martynt74 · 25 Jun 2015 at 08:39

DAIR said:
What's that?

Normally the excess on a hire car is pretty high but you can usually pay a daily insurance which covers the excess payment.

DAIR · 25 Jun 2015 at 08:40

MichaelAwkward said:
http://www.insurance4carhire.com/

So you don't end up paying the ridiculous excess. I used Hertz earlier this year, was fine. Got a Kia C'eed 3 diesel for the day, was pretty nice. No problems on return either.

I see.

I guess I should mention I want to rent a car from their dream collection arm.

Will check that excess out.

rossk26 · 25 Jun 2015 at 08:47

Used them once in Italy.

No problems

Amp34 · 25 Jun 2015 at 08:53

Used them a few times and no issues. They are probably one of the top hire companies so no need to worry really (although I found generally more on the expensive side).

If you have an AMEX (may only be gold reward card members), sign up to Hertz gold and if paying with the AMEX you may get upgraded to the next car up as standard.

Terminal_Boy · 25 Jun 2015 at 08:58

Use them regularly in the USA. Excellent service and zero problems every time.

Cosimo · 25 Jun 2015 at 09:10

Use them without any problems. Maybe a little more expensive than others but you get what you pay for. On Gold Plus Rewards so pickup cars at without any queuing.

Maccy · 25 Jun 2015 at 09:14

Used them in Sardinia about 18 months ago, would recommend the Gold Plus Rewards as mentioned by others and definitely excess waiver insurance (I would rather pay ~£30 than potentially £1000 if something happened).
Also I think they're still on Top Cashback so don't forget to use that.

Martynt74 · 25 Jun 2015 at 09:16

I imagine the Excess on any of the Dream Collection cars will be hefty to say the least.

I looked at another company (based in Berlin) to hire a supercar and was quoted something daft like an £8k deposit!

DAIR · 25 Jun 2015 at 09:16

Will sign up to this u gold plan. Then check prices out.

DAIR · 25 Jun 2015 at 09:19

Maccy said:
Used them in Sardinia about 18 months ago, would recommend the Gold Plus Rewards as mentioned by others and definitely excess waiver insurance (I would rather pay ~£30 than potentially £1000 if something happened).
Also I think they're still on Top Cashback so don't forget to use that.

Isn't that what the holding deposit is for?

Maccy · 25 Jun 2015 at 09:21

There's a security deposit sometimes held against a credit card, you'll be charged if there's an accident. I would rather save ~£1000 for the sake of £30 personally.

DAIR · 25 Jun 2015 at 09:35

I see.

Have just received an email from hertz. They hold a non waivable amount.

I'm guessing that means I can't get the insurance.

[TW]Fox · 25 Jun 2015 at 09:37

Excess insurance won't cover the dream collection so you are stuck with the rental firms own insurance.

The dream collection cars are normally so expensive it's hard to understand why people bother. I once worked out that it was cheaper to fly to the USA and rent a mustang GT, Inc cost of flights, than it was to rent a 'dream' convertible for a week

[TW]Fox · 25 Jun 2015 at 09:38

DAIR said:
Isn't that what the holding deposit is for?

No, why would it be? The holding deposit isn't insurance, they just pre charge you in case you damage it.

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