Hertz Terms & Conditions

The below T&Cs (including prices and taxes) are provided by Hertz and may change without notice to Vroom Vroom Vroom.

These terms and conditions are applicable to Hertz rentals in the UK ONLY.

This quote will include:

• Selected vehicle or similar
• Unlimited Kilometers unless otherwise stated
• Theft Protection, Collision Damage Waiver
• Vehicle Licensing fee
• VAT
• Premium Location Fee

This quote will not include:

• Excess Reduction. Please see our Excess Reduction Guide for further details.
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Rates for additional drivers
• Any extra equipment such as GPS and baby seats*
• Age surcharge
• Petrol
• One way drop off fees
• Any Deposits needed when picking up the vehicle
• Any extra charges for "out of hours" pick up and drop offs if applicable

* All extra add-ons will attract additional percentage taxes and surcharges.

Driver Age Restrictions:

The minimum age for Hertz rentals in the United Kingdom is 25 years of age for all vehicle groups except for Luxury 4-Door (H), Special 4-Door (S66) and Hertz Prestige Collection (HPC) for which the minimum age is strictly 30 years old.

It is however possible to rent vehicle groups Mini (A), Economy (B), Compact 4-Door (C) and Compact 2-4 Door (R) from 23 years old on payment of a young driver surcharge in the amount of GBP 15.75 (excluding tax) per day with a maximum charge of GBP 157.50 (excluding tax) per rental.

Credit Cards:

Credit card details will be taken at time of rental. A credit card from a major credit card company will be required for security when renting a car and will need to be in the name of the principal driver. We are unable to accept Electron or Debit Cards.

General Insurance Conditions

Collision Damage Waiver:

Collision Damage Waiver is an optional* service which, if accepted, reduces your financial liability for damage to the Hertz vehicle, its parts and accessories, except for theft, attempted theft or vandalism, provided the vehicle is used in accordance with the terms and conditions of the rental agreement.
*CDW may be mandatory and included in some contract or preferential rates. CDW is currently included in all Prestige rates in the UK
If CDW is declined, you will be responsible up to the amount of the deductible ranging from GBP 10,600.00 to GBP 53,120.00 depending on the vehicle group.
Regardless of whether CDW is accepted or included, all rentals are subject to a non-waivable excess ranging from GBP 550.00 to GBP 1,400.00, depending on the vehicle group, for which you are responsible in the event of damage during the rental.
You can further eliminate your excess liability - Please refer to "Super Cover" in the location index for additional information.

Theft Protection:

Theft Protection is an optional* service which, if accepted, reduces your financial liability for loss of, or damage to the Hertz vehicle due to theft, attempted theft, or vandalism, including its parts and accessories, provided the vehicle is used in accordance with the terms and conditions of the rental agreement.
* TP may be mandatory and included in some contract or preferential rates.
If TP is declined, you will be responsible for the amount of the deductible, ranging from GBP 10,600.00 to GBP 53,120.00, depending on the vehicle group.
Regardless of whether Theft Protection being accepted or included, all rentals are subject to a non-waivable excess ranging from GBP 550.00 to GBP 1,400.00, depending on the vehicle group, for which you are responsible in the event of damage to, or loss of the vehicle during the rental.

Super Cover:

If you opted for, or if your rate includes Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection (TP), you may also wish to purchase an additional protection, "Super Cover", to waive your already limited liability in case of damage to, or theft of the Hertz vehicle, its parts and accessories, including those losses resulting from collision, vandalism, theft or attempted theft, provided the vehicle is used in accordance with the terms and conditions of the rental agreement.
Super Cover is not available if you are less than 25 years old nor for customers on business contract rate rentals unless there is a CDP code present that indicates that this option is applicable, nor is it applicable for cargo vans.
Super Cover can only be purchased at time of pick-up.
Super Cover does not cover broken / loss of keys, contamination of fuel or Hertz NeverLost navigation units.

Super cover can be purchased for GBP 12.00 per day.

Additional Drivers:

The person named on the reservation booking must be the main driver and have had a full driving license for a minimum of 1 year, be present at time of rental and payer of any rental charges.
Additional drivers are possible with a fee of GBP 9.00 (excluding tax) per day, irrespective of the number of drivers up to a maximum of the number of passengers in the vehicle, with a maximum fee of GBP 90.00 (excluding tax) per rental.
Exceptions to this fee are all contract rates, all vehicle replacement rates.
All additional drivers must present a valid driving licence (held for a minimum of 1 year) and an additional form of identification.

Additional Equipment:

Child seat - GBP 8.00 per day

Booster seat - GBP 8.00 per day

Infant seat - GBP 8.00 per day

GPS - GBP 12.00 per day

Other Fees and Taxes

VAT

17,5%

All rates are inclusive of VAT.
For corporate customers with individual agreements alternative prices and regulations can apply.

Please be aware that there may be charges for "out of hours" pick up and drop offs.