Hertz Reviews 

21,048
TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.5

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Evaluating 4,395 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers frequently mention that the car pick-up and return processes are remarkably smooth, fast, and efficient. Many visitors also deeply appreciate the helpful, friendly, and professional attitude of the staff members at various locations. However, some reviewers were not happy with the slow service and long waiting times experienced at certain airport counters. Some people also felt that customer support was extremely difficult to reach or unhelpful when attempting to resolve issues. A few other people also felt that dealing with unexpected billing charges or complications caused a lot of unnecessary stress.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Hertz has been pretty great, but the speed of getting cars is just annoyingly slow. I have rented cars twice in the last month, one at the IAD airport where it took me almost an hour to get a car. An... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

While the car we had was fine, we paid for a midsize SUV, and when we got to the Gold lot, all the SUVs were gone. When I'm driving in a new area, I like sitting higher up so I can see the road bet... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Nice vehicle. Need more help with electronics in car. Still wondering what the extra charge on our credit card is for the day after we turned in nissan rouge. Please respond.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Car pick-up was smooth, didn't have to wait too long in line. But the toll fees afterward are way higher than expected and frankly, ridiculous. It smells of predator pricing behavior condoned by highe... See more


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  1. Car Rental Agency
  2. 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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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Zero stars if I could

Zero stars if I could. Made reservations a week prior to pickup. Received confirmation of reservation and received 2nd confirmation closer to pickup date. Will be picking up car tomorrow only to be told that my reservation has been canceled.

August 11, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Robbers

I wanted to rent a car from brussels airport from Hertz by using booking.com.I want to meet my parents with this rented car and made plans.But surprise, because the lack of information that booking.com provides during the rental process in their website, my money has been wasted.Hertz allows to rent the cars to whom has the flight tickets only.Booking.com must inform you during the rental process or must make you enter the flight informations before the final payment section but thats different topic.When I went to Hertz office to receive the car, they have informed me that this is not possible without flight tickets and have told me i have to contact with booking.com.When i have contacted to booking, they have said that you must read the rent a car instructions before which they havent showed during the rental processThen I asked can I rent the car if I pay additional amount added to already paid previous price and rent the car.The answer is no.And the result is my money has been robbed.That's exactly called co-operated robbery with booking.com...

August 11, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Same story as many others here.

Same story as many others here.
Rented a car for just over a week. After return they hit me with a large number of completely made-up extra charges that added up to roughly the cost of another full week of rental.
Wrong kilometre reading that was physically impossible, insurance I never accepted, service fees that were never mentioned, and money taken from the card without proper explanation or consent.
When I challenged it they gave excuses instead of proof.
This has never happened to me with any other rental company. Looking at the other reviews, it seems to be a pattern at this location.
Stay away. Walk, hitchhike, take the bus or use literally any other company. These practices should not be allowed.

August 8, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The first time rental from them. Very bad and expensive service.

The first time rental from them.
Cheating hidden fees a lot.
Can't start car whenever after stopped the engine.
Have to wait for 10 min to restart in the App, very annoying.
When calling the contact numbers, all are not recognised. No help at all.
Very bad and expensive service.
Said 11.50 per hour plus Insurance will be about £25 an hour is too much for hiring a van.

August 9, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The car smelled like smoke

The car smelled like smoke. I could not get a hold of the local office. The phone would ring and ring, then disconnect. I called the 800 number and talked to someone in Roadside. It was a holiday and I didn't want anyone to have to drive from an international airport to exchange cars. She said she noted my account, and to let them know when I turned it in. I did let the lady know. She said she added enough points to my gold membership account to have one free rental day. Points never applied. It was the Evansville IN office on N Green River Rd.

July 6, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute nightmare of a company

Absolute nightmare of a company. Hertz improperly billed my debit card for unauthorized rental days past my scheduled return date, even though the extension was entirely caused and managed by AutoNation service delays. Instead of owning up to communication gaps between their corporate system and third-party dealerships, their support hides behind fine print and calls unauthorized charges 'valid.' I have already filed a formal Regulation E bank dispute and am pursuing consumer fraud complaints. Do not trust them with your card on file.

July 14, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple, fast and nice.

Simple, easy and affordable. Great customer service. Lynchburg airport is always stocked, easy in and easy drop-off. Nice cars. Upgrades when cars are out. Last time I was upgraded to a suv. Very nice.

July 6, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My car was given to me an hour late by…

My car was given to me an hour late by Hertz because they had run out. I could pay almost double and get into a ready up graded model. The car I took has a tire issue I did not notice till I finally needed the highway. Any time over 50 mph it felt like a tire was coming off. I called the hertz help line and they said “I can’t help you with that”. I called the location I rented from about 6 times after there stated hours of operation. No answer and the hertz phone would hang up on me. I had to be at my driving destination by 8:30 morning. The rental place did not open till 9. The only thing good about hertz is advertising. I will never use hertz again. By far hertz has been my worst rental experience. Hertz needs to add a negative rating.

August 7, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very disappointing experience with Hertz

Very disappointing experience with Hertz due to poor communication, hidden costs, and dismissive customer service.

We booked a 13-day rental specifically for a road trip through Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Hertz Netherlands confirmed that cross-border travel was permitted and instructed us to contact Hertz Kazakhstan to arrange the required formalities. We did so six weeks before our trip, clearly stating our travel dates and asking what was required. Hertz Kazakhstan never responded.

At pickup, we were suddenly charged an additional USD 190 to take the car into Kyrgyzstan. This substantial fee had never been disclosed or included in our reservation estimate. With our entire itinerary already arranged around the rental, we were left with no realistic alternative but to pay.

When we questioned the unexpected charge, the employee was dismissive and repeatedly responded along the lines of, "It is what it is," while denying responsibility and raising his voice. Despite taking the additional payment, Hertz had not even prepared the required border documents. We therefore had to return the following day to collect them.

The car itself is good and matches the class we booked. However, that does not excuse the lack of transparency, failure to respond, unexpected charge, and unprofessional treatment. We contacted Hertz well in advance specifically to avoid this situation. For an expensive international rental, this level of service is unacceptable.

August 8, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Store doesn't exist!!!!

Rented a truck using the website from the Pasadena Texas location. That location doesn't exist and hasn't been in business fir over a year. I recieved confirmation and text reminders before pickup day. The website will take your money and yell you your rental is ready to pickup. The vehical didn't exist. Drove there fir no reason. What the F....... Had to go to Enterprise and was late for a meeting. Never again!!!!!

August 3, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

PLEASE READ BEFORE RENTING

PLEASE READ BEFORE RENTING: Hertz Italy has wrongfully charged us €1,500 for pre-existing vehicle damage under Rental Agreement #34547821.

At pickup, we spotted unrecorded bumper damage and asked the Hertz agent to come look. He confirmed we could leave, explicitly promising he would log it. Instead, just minutes after drop-off, our credit card was hit with the €1,500 charge.

We have been disputing this ever since. Hertz is trying to get out of it at every opportunity. We have pickup photographs and videos proving the damage was there, and if Hertz actually wanted to know the truth, they could review their own CCTV footage and see their employee reviewing the damage with us.

This all appears to be part of a deliberate scam to defraud people of money, as others have had similar experiences. Save yourself the stress and completely avoid Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty, and all other companies within the Hertz group.

July 5, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hertz car hire which charged me more & gave me a lesser car than I booked

I hired a car for 2 weeks using hertz via QEEQ. The Nissan Rogue car when I picked it up was really nice but the boot was broken. They swapped it for a Chevrolet Blazer which is rented at half the price of the Rogue when I checked after the holiday. They told me it was an "upgrade" which feels like they were poking fun at me.

They also mis-sold me the toll package at £240. I thought I would be charged on a per use basis as in Europe. I feel like I have been taken for a ride.

I would not recommend using this site as it feels completely untrustworthy. I have rented holiday cars previously and have never felt like I've been ripped off.

I think you need to be able to trust comparison sites to use reputable companies, that leave people feeling that that have been cheated.

July 20, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Customer Service from Raquel!

I had an outstanding experience with the car rental company, and I especially want to recognize Raquel for her exceptional customer service, at the Philadelphia International AirPort. From the moment she assisted me, she was professional, friendly, attentive, and genuinely committed to making sure I had a great experience.

Raquel went above and beyond to take care of me and made the entire rental process smooth, easy, and stress-free. Her patience, positive attitude, and willingness to help truly stood out. It’s not often that you encounter someone who takes such genuine pride in providing excellent service.

Raquel is a tremendous asset to the company. She represents what outstanding customer service should look like, and because of her, I would absolutely recommend this location to others.

Thank you, Raquel, for taking such great care of me! You made a great experience even better. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

August 6, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

THEY WILL STEAL YOUR DEPOSIT WITHOUT REASON

AVOID - THEY TAKE YOUR DEPOSIT AND CLAIM DAMAGE ON CAR EVEN WHEN YOU HAVE A DAMAGE REPORT ALREADY IN PLACE BEFORE THE HIRE - IMPOSSIBLE TO GET MONEY BACK - THEY STOLE £328 FROM ME AND NO CUSTOMER SERVICE OR ANY NUMBER TO CALL ONLY AN EMAIL ADDRESS THAT THEY NEVER RESPOND TO - THIS WAS ITALY - BRINDISI LOCATION

June 18, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Car was fine, back end support awful

Car was fine. No complaints there . But I received a parking ticket by mistake got it resolved on my end months ago been actively emailing them to get my money returned. It’s been a headache and will never even consider this rental place again . This is some thrash a** customer support

August 7, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Without a doubt..

Without a doubt... the worst Hertz rental location. I travel quite often - all other Hertz locations (airports) are miles above this "broke down" rental location on Cobb Parkway. Highly understaffed, disorganized, long wait times and all of the issues are due to the understaffed situation. Anytime I need a local rental - Enterprise is the answer - and when Hertz send me a "how did we do" - I tell them the same issue over and over - but nothing is done at Corp to improve the rental experience - it is almost as if they really don't want to improve. However, the staff is always doing their best - and that is surprising considering the stress level at this locatiob

July 26, 2026
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