Is it worth it to prepay for the gas at Hertz?

You'll almost never return the car with a completely empty tank. The premise of prepaid fuel offers is that you pay the company's price for what's in the tank at the time of rental. But you're pretty much guaranteed not to use precisely that amount of fuel on your travels.



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One of the big selling points they try to make for pre-paying for gas is that you'll pay less than at the pump, but what they are not telling you is just how much you'll be paying in taxes and fees. When you buy gas at the pump, taxes are included. So the price listed at the pump is the total price you'll pay.

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If you do not choose our Prepaid Fuel option and do not return the vehicle with a full tank of fuel, we will fill the tank for you and charge you for the costs we incur and the service we provide in doing so.

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You can let us refuel for you and we'll charge you gas at pump price plus a flat $6.99 refueling fee per transaction. Pump rate/retail priced is based on average retail price in local area as periodically updated. Taxes and Concession Fees, where applicable, are extra.

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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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If you don't know where the nearest gas station is, ask your car rental manager.
  • Our recommendations:
  • Whenever possible, choose a Full-for-Full fuel policy.
  • Inquire about additional charges and fees if there is less fuel upon the return of the rental car.


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Credit cards vs debit cards Companies prefer credit cards because it proves to them you're not a financial risk; their costs will be covered as they can recover part or all of the deposit if needed. With a debit card, the company cannot pull money from a bank account if it has insufficient funds.

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Are the sale prices negotiable? 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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