Thinking of Becoming an Uber or Lyft Driver? Rent with Hertz

Benefits of a Hertz Rideshare Rental

When you rent a vehicle from Hertz to use for Uber or Lyft, you get way more than just the car. How do unlimited miles, standard maintenance, and insurance sound?

In addition to the fact that you don’t put miles and wear and tear on your personal car, you can look forward to these benefits:

• No long-term contract. You rent the car for seven days at a time and can extend the rental at any time.
• Maintenance included. Standard maintenance is always included. Every 28 days, you’re required to return your rental for a full inspection.
• Unlimited miles for driving with Uber or Lyft and personal use.
• Hertz Loss Damage Waiver* included. No additional insurance is required to drive with Uber or Lyft.
• 24-hour, 365 days a year roadside assistance. Have a problem on the road? Take your car to the Hertz location where you picked up the rental or call Hertz Roadside Assistance: 1-800-654-5060.

Hertz Rideshare Program Requirements

To rent a Hertz vehicle for Uber or Lyft, you must first meet a few requirements.

• You must be an approved Uber or Lyft driver that is currently in good standing with your current rideshare company and Hertz.
• You must be at least 25 years old.
• Have a valid credit or debit** card and driver's license
• Be able to provide a deposit that equals the estimated rental charges plus a $200 holding fee to cover any additional charges that may be incurred.

If you meet those requirements, you’ll be on your way to driving your Hertz rental car for Uber or Lyft in no time.

The Hertz Rental Process for Uber

The Hertz rental process for Uber is easy. Once you’re approved to drive with Uber, you can easily choose to pick-up a car at participating Hertz locations near you.

• Step 1 – Sign Up
  Create an account with Uber and indicate that you need a car, or visit the “Vehicles” section of the Partner Dashboard. Under Hertz, choose “Rent a Vehicle.”
• Step 2 – Reserve a Car
  You’ll then have the option to select a vehicle offer and set up a pickup appointment at a Hertz location near you. A seven-day reservation is required.
• Step 3 – Pick Up Your Car
  Head to your Hertz pickup location at the date and time you selected. You can pay for your rental using a credit or debit card. Prepaid or stored value cards are not accepted.
• Step 4 – Extend Your Rental
  You can extend your rental up to three times, every seven days. Every 28 days, the vehicle needs to be returned to the Hertz rental branch for routine maintenance and to open a new 28-day contract.
• Step 5 – Return Your Rental
  Return your vehicle to the Hertz branch location where you picked it up. Don’t forget your original paperwork!

If you’re in search of more information, visit the Uber Program Details page.

The Hertz Rental Process for Lyft

Ready to rent with Hertz so you can drive for Lyft? First, make sure Express Drive is available in your city, then follow these steps so you can drive your way.

• Step 1 – Sign Up
  New to Lyft? Apply to drive with Express Drive. Already a Lyft driver? Visit the “Vehicles” section of your Driver Dashboard to see if Express Drive is available in your city.
• Step 2 – Reserve a Car
  Once you're approved, choose where and when to pick up your rental. You'll need to pay a refundable security deposit or a non-refundable starter fee depending on your market.
• Step 3 – Pick Up Your Car
  Grab the keys and start earning on the road. For easy payment, Lyft deducts rental costs from your earnings so it's all in one place. No surprise charges.
• Step 4 – Extend Your Rental
  You can extend your rental up to three times, every seven days. Every 28 days, the vehicle needs to be returned to the Hertz rental branch for routine maintenance and to open a new 28-day contract.
• Step 5 – Return Your Rental
  Return the car anytime you want after seven days. No lease or long-term contracts.

Still want to learn more? Discover the benefits of renting a car for Lyft or Uber today.

Interested in earning money with Lyft in a Hertz vehicle? Head to Express Drive and reserve a car today.

Need more information? We’re here to help. Browse our frequently asked Hertz rideshare rental questions.

^*The Hertz Damage Waiver applies to damage to the vehicle itself in excess of $1,000 occurring while off-app or while on-app before accepting a request from a passenger. When off-app, Renter is responsible for any other liability incurred, subject to the minimum financial responsibility of Hertz. Uber provides additional coverage for on-app driving. For such Uber coverage in California, click here. For such Uber coverage in all other states, click here. Hertz may not offer any additional protection products, including insurance products. Terms and Conditions apply to all protection and insurance products. Loss Damage Waiver terms can be found in the rental agreement, rental agreement addendum, and online.

**At the time of rental, an authorization hold will be secured on your debit card provided to cover the estimated amount of the rental charges and any additional charges that may be incurred. These funds will not be available for your use. When a debit card is accepted as form of payment, at the start of the rental, two (2) forms of identification must be presented. Prepaid or stored value cards issued under a VISA or MasterCard logo are not accepted to qualify for rental. Both debit cards and prepaid or stored value cards issued under a VISA or MasterCard logo may be used as a form of payment when the vehicle is returned.

The credit scoring process performed through the services of Equifax are very similar to the type of credit checks that are done when a person applies for credit. This credit check is done at the rental location when you arrive.