Become a Hertz Gold+ member
Hertz Gold+
Make travel feel golden.
Ready to get more from every drive? Hertz Gold+ is our free loyalty program that turns everyday car rental into rewards. Get instant perks, seamless pickups, and your fastest route to earn elevated status.*
Customer service was exceptional. Rental vehicle was great. I ALWAYS choose Hertz. - Gold+ member
Getting started is simple
Free to join
It’s always free to join, and perks begin right away.
Members-only rates
Get members-only rates1, skip the line2 , choose your car, and go.
Rewards
Enjoy instant free perks, earn points3, and get closer to upgraded status benefits every time you rent.
How points add up to free rental days
Redeem free rental days starting at 950 points!3
More than one way to win
Skip the line, choose your ride, and go
Free car-class upgrades for elite members
Get exclusive deals and offers
Rise up the membership ranks
Ready for better perks? We make it easier to achieve elevated status for all our members. And once status is earned, you keep it for the rest of the calendar year and the following year.
Golden partnerships
Hertz Gold+ is just the start of a rewarding relationship. Unlock even more perks from these partners and more.
Delta SkyMiles® Members are eligible to earn up to 8 miles for every $1 spent on Hertz car rentals.
AAA members enjoy everyday savings up to 20% on rental car base rates, get 1 free day after your first Hertz Gold+ rental, and much more.
Marriott Bonvoy® members can earn 500 points per rental on all qualifying Hertz car rentals worldwide.
Gold+ is better on the app
Download the Hertz app to book and manage rentals, get support, and more.
FAQs
What are the benefits of joining Gold+ ?
- Skip the line at select locations, choose your car, and go.
- Earn rewards points redeemable toward free car rental days at Hertz locations around the world.*
- Additional travel perks and free upgrades based on loyalty tier.
- Plus, membership is always free.
*Points are earned and redeemed on per day time and mileage charges only. Taxes, fees, and options are excluded.
How do I redeem my reward points?
To redeem points and reserve a car online, log in to hertz.com or sign in on the app and make a reservation. Check the box that reads, “Use my Gold+ points.” If your itinerary qualifies for a reward, you’ll see your options on the “Review and Book” page. For further help, view these instructions. Please keep in mind, you will still be responsible for any taxes, fees, and options associated with the rental.
Do I earn rewards points on all my vehicle rentals and additional products or services?
Points are earned automatically when you book with your Gold+ account. Points are earned on the base rental rate only which excludes taxes, fees, and additional products and services.
My Gold+ number was not attached to my rental, can I still earn points on that rental?
Yes. As long as you request your Gold+ points within six months of the rental return and you were a Gold+ member at the time of the rental. To request retroactive credit for Gold+ points, log in to your member account on hertz.com. Then click “My Account,” followed by “Use My Points.” Click the “Missing Points Request” and complete the online form.
Do my Gold+ points expire?
Points are valid for five years from the date that they were earned. If a Gold+ member does not redeem the points within a five-year period, the points will be considered forfeited and removed. This five-year point expiration does not apply to residents of Canada.
In addition to the expiration policy above, all points in a Gold+ member’s account will be forfeited and removed from a member’s account after twelve months of no rental activity. Point transfer to an immediate family member does not count as rental activity. The redemption of points, which occurs at time of booking, does not count as rental activity, however, the completion of the rental in which points were redeemed, will count toward rental activity. Points earned in connection with a limited time promotion (“Bonus Points”) will carry an earlier expiration date. This date will always be disclosed in the terms and conditions of the Bonus Points promotion.
When does my status expire?
If status is earned at any point within the calendar year, you maintain that status for that year and the following. For example, if you earn status in October 2026, you'll maintain it through December 2027.
*Based on the number of qualifying rentals or amount of qualified spend, each within a calendar year, required to reach Hertz Five Star® as compared to major US car rental loyalty programs. Does not apply to pathways to status from credit cards or co-branded loyalty programs with travel partners.
1Must be booked using Hertz Gold+ Rewards® Discount Code. US and Canada only. Exclusions apply.
2Skip the counter is available at select locations.
3Points are earned & redeemed on the base rental rate only. Taxes, fees, & options are excluded. Additional terms apply.
4One car class upgrade, with a maximum upgrade to a full-size vehicle (class F) is guaranteed for President’s Circle members and subject to availability for Five Star members. Does not apply to Manager’s Special rentals. Additional terms and exclusions apply.
5Available for spouse or domestic partner only.
6Status match is up to Hertz President’s Circle tier & is only valid for those who have never participated in the status match prior, or if more than five years have passed since a prior status match. Applies to select competitors’ loyalty status. Matched status is valid through December 31 of the second calendar year following the member's status match approval after which member must meet the standard qualifications of that tier to remain eligible. If the member does not meet the standard qualifications within this period to stay in the matched tier, they will be downgraded to Hertz Gold.
