Mar 18, 2020   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

Hertz Makes Renting a Car Easier for Young Drivers

ESTERO, Fla., March 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Hertz today announced that now through the end of May it is lowering the minimum age to rent a vehicle at all corporate-owned locations in the U.S. and Canada from 20 to 18 years old and waiving its young renter fee to make renting a car easier for young drivers.

"There are extraordinary disruptions happening to daily life as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19), and very notably to students and younger drivers who are returning home or need transportation," said Hertz Senior Vice President Jayesh Patel. "We are making it easier for college students and younger drivers to rent at Hertz, and our nearly 3,000 airport and neighborhood locations across the country stand ready to help them."

To rent a vehicle, customers between the ages of 18 and 24 will need to present a valid driver's license at the time of pickup. For more information and to reserve a vehicle, visit: Hertz.com.

Hertz is also taking some additional steps to offer customers more flexibility during this time:

    --  Flexible Debit Card Policy - Hertz is lowering the minimum age to rent a
        car with a debit card to 18 years old at all neighborhood U.S.
        corporate-owned locations. Additionally, Hertz is eliminating proof of
        return travel and reducing ID requirements.
    --  One-way Rental Savings - From now through April 30, 2020, Hertz
        customers can save up to 10% off the base rate on one-way rentals at
        U.S. corporate-owned locations.  Visit Hertz.com/oneway for more
        details.
    --  Moving and Storage Savings - Hertz has teamed up with PODS to promote
        special savings for those who need convenient and flexible moving and
        storage solutions. In the U.S. and Canada, PODS is offering a special,
        limited-time savings of 10% off each month's container rental for up to
        six months, 10% off initial delivery, and 10% off transportation charges
        for long-distance moves. Visit PODS.com for specific offer details.

About Hertz
Hertz, one of the most recognized brands in the world and currently ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power, has a long-standing legacy of providing a fast and easy experience designed to make every journey special. It starts with top-rated vehicles to fit every traveler's needs, delivered with a caring touch and personalized services including its award-winning Hertz Gold Plus Rewards loyalty program, Ultimate Choice, Hertz Fast Lane powered by CLEAR, Mobile Wi-Fi, and more. Beyond car rental, Hertz is one of the top 10 sellers of pre-owned vehicles in the U.S. with more than 80 Hertz Car Sales retail locations nationwide. Wherever and whenever you need to go, at Hertz, we're here to get you there. To learn more or reserve a vehicle, visit Hertz.com.

Hertz pioneered the car rental industry more than 100 years ago and today is owned by Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. which includes Dollar and Thrifty vehicle rental brands and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation.

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