How to purchase PlatePass for your next car rental

PlatePass® is a form of electronic toll payment that allows drivers to pass through electronic toll gates with ease. This speedy and convenient method of tollway payment means you won’t get stuck in a toll booth line or need to carry the right amount of cash for individual payment.

How To Pay For A Toll

With more than 35 US states having toll roads, it’s useful to be aware of the different methods to pay. Many toll roads across the US are transitioning to electronic payment methods, so you don't have to rely on cash only payment.

As payment methods can differ across cities and states, it’s always a good idea to check what’s accepted on toll roads along your chosen route before setting off, like the I-Pass or EZ-Pass.

In each state, the accepted toll payment methods may vary, with many moving to a transponder-based or other electronic system for convenience and better hygiene. Transponders are a small battery-powered device that you can top up with funds. When you pass through a toll gate, the transponder communicates with the toll gates and the payment is made automatically as you pass through.

Video/license plate tolling is another method of all electronic tollway payment. This uses cameras to record your car’s license plate as you pass through the toll gate. Charges are then sent to the address that the vehicle is registered to.

PlatePass can be used at electronic toll lanes, so you’ll minimize any need to stop for long periods of time. This cashless form of automated payment allows you to cruise through toll booths without getting out your card or cash. These benefits make PlatePass ideal when making long road trips through multiple states or even travelling in busy urban areas.

Purchasing PlatePass For Your Next Hertz Trip

PlatePass with Hertz rentals is available in over 20 states across the US such as California, Florida and New York. If you are driving in regions with E-ZPass and I-PASS tollway payment systems, your Hertz rental may be fitted with a transponder to allow access through the electric toll gates.

Purchasing PlatePass with Hertz is simple and you don’t need to reserve it in advance. Just let a member of our team know when you go to pick up your car. With no extra paperwork and no fuss, you can get behind the wheel with complete peace of mind.

With the benefits of PlatePass, you can save time and take to the road without unnecessary stress and delay. Whether you’re on a business trip or an exciting family adventure, leave the added work behind. From pick-up to your destination, choosing PlatePass on your next Hertz rental makes things simple.