Do you have to pay for Hertz gold?

No. There is no fee for a Hertz Gold Plus Rewards membership. Is there a minimum age for participation in Hertz Gold Plus Rewards? Minimum age to join Hertz Gold Plus Rewards is 21 and age differential charges may apply.



No, you do not have to pay a fee to join Hertz Gold Plus Rewards. It is a free-to-join loyalty program that is available to any driver over the age of 21 with a valid driver's license and credit card. While the "entry-level" Gold tier is free, it provides significant benefits, such as the ability to "skip the counter" and go directly to your car at most major airports. You can also join the "Gold Choice" area where you can pick your own car from a designated section. While the membership itself is free, there are "higher" tiers like Five Star and President’s Circle that you can only "earn" through frequent rentals or high annual spending. However, in 2026, many premium credit cards (like the Amex Platinum or Capital One Venture X) offer "complimentary" upgrades to these higher tiers as a cardholder perk, effectively giving you the benefits of an "elite" member without having to "earn" it through dozens of rentals. Regardless of your tier, simply being a Gold member is the fastest way to rent a car and is highly recommended for anyone who values their time at the airport.

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What are the benefits of joining the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards? program? It's free to join ? and there are no membership fees. As a member, skip the counter at select locations, pick your car and go.

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Discounted Rates and Special Offers * Up to 10% Hertz Gold discount will be applied to lowest publicly available rate matching your profile when making an online booking.

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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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What is Hertz military code? The Hertz military code is 1572999. This is exclusive for non-government official travel.

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We do not negotiate on pricing. All our cars are marked with a no-haggle price that is often below market value.

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How much is the security deposit for a Hertz rental? A $200 refundable security deposit is collected and held by Hertz on your credit card or debit card when you pick up the car. The deposit is returned when you stop renting the vehicle and return the car.

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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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Hertz Hold on Credit Card The authorization hold is a standard practice. It ensures that the rental charges and any additional expenses (like fuel charges or late return fees) can be covered by the renter's available credit. The hold amount can be up to US$200 for credit cards and US$500 for debit cards.

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Griffis says he understands why Hertz is taking a break from selling cars. “It's another business is suffering severely due to the travel industry,” Griffis said. “They have to figure out ways to cut costs,” Nick Licavoli said. FGCU economist Victor Claar says this is all a part of Hertz's bankruptcy plan.

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To receive the benefits associated with the American Express Platinum CDP number, if the number is not featured in your Gold profile, CDP number 633306 must be quoted at the time of reservation.

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You can get a 40% discount on Hertz car rentals for you and your partner, from any of our corporate locations. And because friends and family are important too, you can invite up to nine people you know to enjoy a discount of 30% off the price of the rental.

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The renter of the vehicle must be present to sign the rental agreement and provide their credit card at the time of pick up. The renter cannot provide a credit or debit card belonging to someone else for their use.

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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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