Hertz car rental with easyCar
Why choose Hertz?
Hertz is one of the most recognisable car hire brands in the world. If you’re looking
for great customer service at the desk and a quality vehicle, Hertz is a good bet.
Car hire locations
Hertz has more than 10,000 pick-up points across the globe, and searching with
easyCar will help you to find the best deal for your needs.
Car hire brands
Hertz also runs Dollar, Thrifty and Firefly. So if you’re looking for a cheaper brand
that carries the same values as Hertz, these are the ones to go for.
What do easyCar customers think?
Our customers rate Hertz’s car hire drop-off process and the cleanliness of the car
as their best selling points.
Waiting time
In many of our most popular locations, the average waiting time for picking up a
Hertz vehicle is less than 30 minutes.
A bit about Hertz
Founded by Walter L. Jacobs, Hertz was the first car rental company in America. The
business started with twelve cars in Chicago, 1918. Jacobs sold the company to John D.
Hertz in 1923, and nearly a century later, Hertz is one of the most recognisable car
hire brands in the world. Today, this car rental giant operates in 145 countries and is
the largest general use car rental brand in the world. Hertz rents out close to 30
million vehicles annually, and their company mission is to provide the lowest cost and
the highest quality for its renters.
Hertz age requirements
How old do you have to be to rent a car from Hertz?
In the UK, if you are aged 23-24, you can rent a car from Hertz, however you will need to pay
a young driver surcharge. This costs £36.00 per day (for the first 10 days).
To rent a car without paying a young driver fee, you need to be 25 years or above.
To rent some of the more expensive cars, you may need to be at least aged 27, 28, 30 or 35,
depending on the category.
In Spain, you can rent certain vehicles with Hertz as long as you are at least 21 years old.
21-24 year olds need to pay a young driver surcharge of €27.83 per day or €166.98 per week.
The minimum rental age to rent from Hertz in Spain without paying a surcharge is 25.
You must be 28 to rent certain categories of car.
In France, drivers aged 21-24 must pay €37.13 per day, up to a maximum of €445.54.
Drivers aged 25 and above do not need to pay a surcharge.
For some cars in higher value categories you may be required to be 28 or 30 years old.
easyCar customer reviews for Hertz
Chelmsford Downtown
“It was easy and trouble free, Hertz were totally professional at every level. A very
cheap car and an absolutely professional service.”
Salerno Downtown
“Easy website to use – car was ready for me. Great service from the guys at Hertz
Salerno.”
Nice Train Station
“Excellent and quick service at pick up and drop off. Car was as ordered and in very good
and clean condition.”
Gatwick Airport
“Excellent service from the Gatwick centre, in what was a stressful time for me and my
family, plane cancellations etc, your service was first class, helpful and speedy.”
Swindon Downtown
“Very easy pickup. Problem free and extremely friendly and courteous staff. I would have
no hesitation in returning in the future or recommending to friends and colleagues.”
Most popular car rental locations for Hertz
Heathrow Airport
Heathrow Airport, Northern Perimeter Road, London TW6 2QD
Gatwick Airport
South Terminal, A23, Horley, Gatwick RH6 0QX
Manchester Airport
Premier Parking, Car Rental Village, Ringway Rd, Manchester M22 5XN
Palma de Mallorca Airport
Aeropuerto De, 07611 Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain
Edinburgh Airport
175 Jubilee Road – Car Rental Centre, Scotland, Edinburgh EH12 9FT
London Luton Airport
250 President Way, Luton LU2 9LY
Book your car hire now
Book by phone
+44 203 3186 960
Helpful advice
Popular locations
Hertz operates in most countries across the globe, and these are the most popular locations
that easyCar customers have chosen to book a Hertz vehicle in.
Popular countriesAverage cost per day of car hire
| UK | £20 |
| France | £28 |
| Italy | £28 |
| Spain | £26 |
Popular citiesAverage cost per day of car hire
| London | £22 |
| Edinburgh | £26 |
| Malaga | £15 |
| Barcelona | £20 |
One-way fees
Suppliers add on one-way fees if you want to pick up the car in one location and return it to
another. Prices differ between supplier and location, but to give you an idea of the extra
cost, here are some one-way fees charged by Hertz for a range of popular locations. The
extra cost can differ greatly depending on the location, so it’s worth shopping around.
| Route | One-way fee |
|---|---|
| Lyon to Paris | £56.55 |
| Brisbane to Sydney | £167.83 |
| Rome to Naples | £64.48 |
| Berlin to Hannover | £23.49 |