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What is Hertz?
Hertz is an American car rental company founded in 1918 by Walter L. Jacobs in Chicago, Illinois, and now based in Estero, Florida. It rents cars, SUVs, and specialty vehicles from airport counters and city locations across the United States and internationally, and is one of the longest-running names in vehicle rental.
Hertz is operated by Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., which runs the namesake Hertz brand alongside Dollar Rent A Car, Thrifty Car Rental, and Firefly Car Rental. Hertz Global Holdings is a publicly traded company, and US customers book Hertz rentals on hertz.com and in the Hertz app.
What is Hertz known for?
Hertz is known for airport car rental with a broad fleet that ranges from economy cars to premium and specialty vehicles, backed by a fast-pickup program for members. It rents standard classes, SUVs, and higher-end collections, and adds services such as one-way rentals, electric-vehicle rentals, and rental car protection options.
- Economy, compact, and standard car rentals
- SUVs, minivans, and pickups for groups and hauling
- Premium and specialty vehicles through the Hertz collections
- Electric-vehicle rentals in selected markets
- Airport and city-location pickup with Hertz Gold Plus Rewards fast pickup
- Rental car protection add-ons and prepaid fuel options
What is the Hertz cashback rate on ShopBack?
Percentage back on the eligible rental rate; see the live rate on ShopBack
Live rate: see the current Hertz rate on ShopBack. A checked rate appears here once the hourly rate check has fresh data; the binding rate is always the one on the Hertz page on shopback.com.
Hertz cashback on ShopBack is a percentage of the eligible rental rate booked through the ShopBack click-through. Upsells added at the counter at pickup, net-rate bookings, corporate negotiated rates, government bookings, travel-industry discount bookings, and car sales are all excluded, as are taxes, service charges, and booking fees. Voucher and gift card redemptions do not earn cashback, and the reward confirms after travel. The current rate is on the live ShopBack Hertz page.
See the live Hertz rate on ShopBack
How do you save money at Hertz?
Start every hertz.com booking from the Hertz page on ShopBack, because eligible rentals pay a percentage of the rental rate as cashback on top of the daily price. Activation is one click and free, and the cashback is calculated on the base rental rate rather than taxes, service charges, and booking fees.
Book the full rate online instead of adding extras at the counter. Upsells added at pickup do not earn cashback, so choose your vehicle class and any protection or add-ons during the online booking. Book a standard eligible rate rather than a net rate, corporate negotiated rate, or government rate, since those are excluded from cashback.
Join Hertz Gold Plus Rewards and time rentals to demand. Members skip the counter with fast pickup and earn points toward free days, and weekly rates often beat several separate daily bookings. Cashback confirms about 75 days after your trip, so reserve the eligible rate early and complete the rental to let it settle.
Hertz promo codes and coupons: what stacks with cashback?
ShopBack lists any active Hertz promo codes on its Hertz page, right next to the cashback rate, and codes featured there stack with cashback. This page does not publish a Hertz coupon list of its own: codes change too often for a static list to stay honest, so the live ShopBack Hertz page is the single source.
The deal math is simple: a featured code lowers the price at checkout, and cashback then pays a percentage of what you actually spend. The code to avoid is one from a third-party coupon site, since the Hertz terms let a code not featured on ShopBack void the cashback for the entire order.
See current Hertz codes and cashback on ShopBack
Hertz deals, discounts and sales: what stacks with cashback?
The strongest Hertz deals are usually not codes at all: a Hertz sale or sitewide discount stacks with cashback automatically, because cashback is calculated on the discounted price you actually pay, and an upsized cashback rate works like an extra sitewide discount on top.
To see today's Hertz deals in one place, open the Hertz page on ShopBack: the current cashback rate, any featured discount codes, and upsized offers are listed together there. This page does not maintain its own Hertz sales list, because offers change too fast for a static page to stay honest.
How do you earn cashback at Hertz?
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Start at ShopBack
Open the merchant page on ShopBack (site, app, or browser extension) and click through to the merchant.
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Shop in the same session
Complete the purchase on the merchant site without visiting other coupon or deal sites in between, so the order tracks to your ShopBack account.
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Wait for tracking
Cashback appears as pending in your ShopBack account, usually within 2 days of the order.
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Withdraw your cashback
Once the merchant confirms the order (after the return window closes), the cashback becomes withdrawable to a bank account or PayPal.
When are the best times to buy at Hertz?
| Sale event | Timing | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Weekend rate specials | Year round | Discounted weekend rates at many airport and city locations for short leisure trips. |
| Summer travel demand | Late spring into summer | Book early for the peak summer season, when leisure-destination fleets fill and rates climb. |
| Black Friday and Cyber Monday | Late November | Hertz has run limited rate promotions during the late-November sale period in recent years. |
| Weekly rate advantage | Year round | A weekly rate on a five-to-seven-day rental often prices below the same days booked one at a time. |
| Gold Plus Rewards point promotions | Rotating through the year | Bonus-point offers on qualifying paid rentals for signed-in Gold Plus Rewards members. |
How does Hertz compare with alternatives?
Hertz, Enterprise Rent a Car, and Booking.com all help US travelers arrange a rental car, and each has a distinct strength. The table compares what each does best so you can pick the right way to rent.
| Dimension | Hertz | Enterprise | Booking.com |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core model | Rents its own fleet with a strong airport-counter presence | Rents its own fleet from neighborhood branches and airports | Aggregates rental suppliers to compare rates in one search |
| Fast pickup | Gold Plus Rewards fast pickup lets members skip the counter | Enterprise Plus speeds booking with saved member details | Compares suppliers but pickup service depends on the chosen brand |
| Fleet range | Economy to premium and specialty collections, plus EVs in some markets | Economy to vans, pickups, and cargo vans for hauling | Compares fleets from many suppliers side by side |
| Loyalty program | Gold Plus Rewards earns points toward free rental days | Enterprise Plus earns points toward free rental days | Genius tiers add member discounts on qualifying bookings |
| Best for | Airport rentals and fast counter pickup for members | Neighborhood pickup and one-way or longer rentals | Comparing several rental suppliers before booking |
Is Hertz legit and safe to shop at?
Hertz is one of the longest-running car rental companies serving US travelers: founded in 1918 and now operated by publicly traded Hertz Global Holdings, which also runs Dollar, Thrifty, and Firefly. Hertz rents from airport counters and city locations across the United States and internationally.
Bookings on hertz.com use encrypted checkout, send an immediate confirmation, and show the rate, protection options, and cancellation terms before you reserve. Hertz operates its own counter and contact-center support, and Gold Plus Rewards keeps rental history and points attached to a verified member account.
Cashback on Hertz through ShopBack adds no cost to the rental. The booking is made on hertz.com at hertz.com prices; ShopBack is paid a referral commission and shares it with the member. Cashback is calculated on the eligible rental rate and confirms after the rental is completed.
What are Hertz shipping, returns, and payment options?
Shipping
Hertz delivers your reservation digitally: a confirmation email arrives right after booking, and the rental appears in your Hertz account and app. There is no physical shipment. You pick up the vehicle at the counter or, for Gold Plus Rewards members, directly from the fast-pickup area at participating locations.
Returns
Hertz cancellations and refunds follow each rate's rules, shown before you reserve. Pay-later rates can usually be cancelled with no charge, while prepaid rates may carry a cancellation fee. You cancel in your account or by contacting Hertz, and cancelled or no-show rentals are not eligible for cashback.
Payments
Hertz accepts major credit and debit cards, with a valid credit card and driver's license typically required at pickup. As of August 2026, prepaid and pay-at-counter rate options are both offered at booking. Note that a promo code not featured on ShopBack, and any part paid with a voucher, can void the cashback.
Which Hertz purchases are excluded from cashback?
- Cashback is a percentage of the eligible rental rate booked through ShopBack.
- Upsells added at the counter at pickup do not earn cashback.
- Net-rate, corporate negotiated, government, and travel-industry discount bookings are excluded.
- Car sales and voucher or gift card redemptions do not earn cashback.
- Taxes, service charges, and booking fees are excluded from the calculation.
- Cancelled, refunded, no-show rentals, and changes that alter the booking ID, are not eligible.
The full, current terms live on the Hertz page on www.shopback.com .
Hertz cashback FAQ
Does Hertz give cashback through ShopBack?
Yes. Hertz is a ShopBack merchant in the US. Cashback is a percentage of the eligible rental rate, with the current rate on the live ShopBack Hertz page. Counter upsells, negotiated rates, and government bookings are excluded.
Do add-ons I buy at the Hertz counter earn ShopBack cashback?
No. Upsells added at the counter at the time of pickup are excluded. Cashback applies only to the eligible rental rate booked through ShopBack, before taxes, service charges, and booking fees.
Which Hertz bookings are excluded from ShopBack cashback?
Net-rate bookings, corporate negotiated rates, government bookings, and travel-industry discount bookings are excluded, along with car sales and counter upsells. Voucher and gift card redemptions do not earn cashback either.
When does Hertz cashback confirm on ShopBack?
Hertz cashback typically tracks as pending within 2 days of booking and confirms about 75 days after your trip, after which it becomes withdrawable to a bank account or PayPal.
Does Hertz have promo codes that work with ShopBack cashback?
Sometimes. When Hertz promo codes are available, ShopBack features them on its Hertz page next to the cashback offer, and those featured codes stack safely with cashback. Codes from other coupon sites are risky: under the Hertz terms, a code not featured on ShopBack can void the cashback for the whole order.
Where do I find a Hertz coupon that will not void my cashback?
The Hertz page on ShopBack lists the coupons verified to stack with cashback. This site documents how Hertz cashback works rather than maintaining a coupon list; the ShopBack Hertz page is the live source for current codes.
Is Hertz legit and safe to book with?
Yes. Hertz has rented vehicles since 1918 and is operated by publicly traded Hertz Global Holdings, which also runs Dollar, Thrifty, and Firefly. Bookings on hertz.com use encrypted checkout and show the rate, protection options, and cancellation terms before you reserve.
How do Hertz cancellations and refunds work?
Cancellations follow the rate you booked. Pay-later rates can usually be cancelled with no charge, while prepaid rates may carry a cancellation fee. You cancel in your Hertz account or by contacting Hertz, and cancelled or no-show rentals do not earn cashback.
Can I earn Gold Plus Rewards points and ShopBack cashback together?
Yes, on an eligible paid rental. Gold Plus Rewards points accrue on qualifying paid rentals, and ShopBack cashback applies to the eligible rental rate. Net rates, corporate negotiated rates, government bookings, and counter upsells are excluded from cashback.
Sources
Merchant facts on this page were verified against these primary sources on 2026-08-13. Rates and terms are rechecked by automated daily sweeps.
- Hertz: About Hertz — accessed
- Wikipedia: The Hertz Corporation — accessed
- ShopBack: Hertz — accessed
Terms used on this page
- Gold Plus Rewards. Hertz's loyalty program, which lets members skip the counter with fast pickup and earns points on qualifying paid rentals toward free rental days.
- Net rate. A wholesale or bundled rate that a partner resells, which Hertz excludes from ShopBack cashback along with corporate negotiated and government rates.
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