Hertz is a long-established car rental brand you’ll see at major airports and in many city centers. Founded in 1918, the company operates a broad network of corporate and franchise locations and offers a standard lineup of rental categories — economy and compact cars, midsize and full-size sedans, SUVs and minivans, specialty and luxury vehicles, and an expanding selection of electric and hybrid models. Corporate and leisure customers commonly use Hertz for short trips, one-way rentals, and longer-term needs alike.

Booking through Hertz’s website or mobile app is straightforward: you can compare rate types (prepaid versus pay-later), add optional coverages, and choose extras such as GPS, child seats, or additional drivers. Frequent renters can join Gold Plus Rewards to skip the counter, earn credits for free rental days, and use expedited pickup lanes at participating locations. Hertz also provides corporate accounts and longer-term “monthly” rentals for business users who need a vehicle for weeks or months.

Like most major car-rental companies, Hertz’s base rates can look reasonable but add-ons and location-based surcharges increase the final price. Young-driver surcharges, airport concession fees, and optional insurance packages are common. Availability and vehicle class vary by market and season, so the exact vehicle you book may be replaced with a different model at pickup. To get the best value, reserve early, review the rental terms (fuel and mileage policies in particular), document the vehicle’s condition at pickup, and keep receipts for any third-party insurance you plan to rely on.