How do I add my wife to Hertz gold?

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.



In 2026, adding your spouse to your Hertz Gold Plus Rewards account is straightforward and comes with the significant benefit of a waived additional driver fee. First, your wife should sign up for her own free Hertz Gold membership on the official website to ensure she has a unique profile in the system. Once she is a member, you do not need to "link" the accounts in a traditional sense for driving purposes; Hertz policy automatically allows a spouse or domestic partner of a Gold member to drive the rental vehicle for free, provided they are at least 25 years old and have a valid license. However, if you wish to transfer points to her, you must wait at least 48 hours after her account creation and then call the Hertz Rewards Desk. You can transfer points to an immediate family member who is also a Gold member once per calendar year, provided they have had at least one rental in the last 12 months. This ensures that a couple can pool their rewards for a single "Free Rental Day" voucher, making it a highly efficient strategy for frequent travelers in 2026.

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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 I PAY FOR THE RENTAL OF A CAR FOR ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL? 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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Call the Rewards Desk at 1-888-999-4900 during the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and ask for a transfer of points.

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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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We may place an authorization amount of up to US$ 200.00 for credit card and US$ 500.00 for debit card, plus the estimated charges on a customer's card, given certain conditions that will be outlined at time of rental.

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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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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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Just follow the signs to the Gold Choice area and pick the car you want. With Hertz Gold Choice, you always skip the counter and go straight to your car. And if you choose a Gold Choice alternative, we will reassign your vehicle on the spot without wasting any time.

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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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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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