Do Hertz Gold members get free additional drivers?

The Hertz additional driver fee is charged on a per day, per person basis. With Hertz Gold Plus Rewards®, you may be able to add a free additional driver for a spouse or domestic partner. It's not too difficult to add an additional driver to your rental car agreement once you're certain you meet the criteria.



Yes, as of early 2026, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards members (which is free to join) receive the benefit of one free additional driver for rentals in the U.S. and Canada. This benefit specifically applies to the member's spouse or domestic partner. To utilize this, you must book using your Gold Plus Rewards number and ensure the rental is picked up at a participating location. For non-spouses or those without membership, Hertz typically charges an additional driver fee of approximately $13–$15 per day. This "spouse stays free" policy is a major perk for 2026 road-trippers, as it allows couples to share the driving duties on long journeys without the daily "add-on" fees that can easily add $100+ to a week-long rental.

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Your spouse/domestic partner can enroll in Hertz Gold Plus Rewards for free via hertz.com. Once he or she is enrolled in the program, he or she must complete at least one rental. After the rental is complete, you may call the Hertz Awards Desk to transfer rewards points.

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No, renting a car for someone else isn't an option, but some people are automatically authorized to drive a car you rented at no additional cost. These people include your spouse or partner or your employer or employee if you rent through a company account.

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Can My Spouse or Domestic Partner Join Hertz Gold Plus Rewards for Free? Yes, your spouse/domestic partner should sign up for a fee-waived Gold membership via hertz.com. Once completed, you must wait 48 hours before calling the Awards Desk to transfer points.

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The Hertz additional driver fee is charged on a per day, per person basis. With Hertz Gold Plus Rewards®, you may be able to add a free additional driver for a spouse or domestic partner. It's not too difficult to add an additional driver to your rental car agreement once you're certain you meet the criteria.

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After hours pick-up, if available in the location, is limited to Gold Plus Rewards customers with a credit card in their profile or to non-Gold customers using as form of payment a Hertz Charge Card (HCC), an OTTO (One Trip Travel Voucher) or FCV (Full Credit Voucher).

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No. At the time of rental, the renter is required to present a valid driver's license and credit card with his/her name imprinted on it. The name/address on the credit/debit card MUST match the name/address on the driver's license.

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To add your Gold Plus Rewards membership number to your booking, the reservation must be canceled and re-booked. To do so, pull up your reservation by clicking on Rent a Car, then View/Modify/Cancel a reservation.

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Credit Qualifications/Requirements: To qualify to rent the Hertz vehicle, the renter must present at the time of rental a current driver's license and valid major credit card in the renter's own name with available credit.

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Can I use another person's credit card with their permission? No. At the time of rental, the renter is required to present a valid driver's license and credit card with his/her name imprinted on it. The name/address on the credit/debit card MUST match the name/address on the driver's license.

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