Hertz Review 2026
Hertz.com reviewHertz is the airport-rental mainstay — fast, but watch the upsells.
A car rental review: airport coverage, the fleet, pricing, the Gold Plus program, and where the counter upsells bite.
Overall verdict
A solid airport pick with broad coverage, if you skip the add-ons.
Hertz has huge airport coverage and a big fleet, and Gold Plus members skip the counter entirely. The downside is aggressive counter upsells and fees that can inflate the final bill.
Hertz’s strength is airports: with thousands of locations and a large, varied fleet, it’s the default at most major airports worldwide.
Gold Plus Rewards lets members skip the counter and go straight to the car — a genuine time-saver for frequent renters.
Watch the counter: Hertz is known for pushing add-on insurance and upgrades. Most drivers with personal auto coverage or a good card can decline them.
What matters most
Four things that decide whether Hertz fits your rental.
What matters most when choosing Hertz over Enterprise, Avis, or Budget.
Coverage
Airports everywhere
Thousands of locations — the default at most airports.
Fleet
Large & varied
Economy cars to premium and specialty vehicles.
Gold Plus
Skip the counter
Members go straight to the car — a real time-saver.
Fees
Watch the upsells
Counter add-ons can inflate the final bill.
Final take
Hertz is a dependable airport pick — just decline the extras.
For airport rentals and frequent renters, Hertz is a solid choice. Skip the counter upsells and you’ll get a fair deal.
