Delta and Hertz status match The level of Hertz elite status that you'll get depends on your Delta elite status level: Gold Medallion elites match to Hertz Five Star status. Platinum Medallion and Diamond Medallion elites match to Hertz President's Circle status.

You can obtain Hertz President’s Circle status—the highest public tier—through your Delta SkyMiles status or specific Delta-branded credit cards. As of 2026, Delta Platinum and Diamond Medallion members are eligible to receive complimentary Hertz President’s Circle status as a benefit of their elite status. Additionally, if you hold the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, you also receive complimentary President’s Circle status. To activate this, you must log into your Delta account, navigate to the "Loyalty Programs" or "Partners" section, and link your Hertz Gold Plus Rewards account. Once the accounts are linked, you must enroll in the specific promotion on the Delta website. It can take up to 8 weeks for the status to reflect in your Hertz profile. This status is highly valued as it grants you a "guaranteed" one-class car upgrade and access to the "Ultimate Choice" lot, where you can pick any car from the President's Circle section.