Choosing long term car rental

 

Long term car rental is renting a vehicle for a month or more, with the freedom to keep it for as long as you need. No ownership costs, no rigid return dates, just a vehicle that works around your plans.

Long term rental fits around you, not the other way around. Take your time on the road, settle into a new city, or simply enjoy the flexibility of having a car without the commitment. The Hertz fleet has you covered, with trucks, SUVs, vans, convertibles, and luxury cars available across hundreds of locations nationwide.

Find out what the benefits are, how much it costs, whether there are mileage restrictions, and what you need to get started.

 

What are the benefits of long term car rental?

 

  • Flexibility: Start and finish your rental whenever it suits you. No fixed end date, no penalties for changing your plans.
  • Wide vehicle selection: Trucks, SUVs, vans, convertibles, and luxury cars - there's a vehicle for every trip in the Hertz fleet.
  • Maintenance and support included: If anything goes wrong with your vehicle, Hertz has it covered. Just get in touch.
  • Same monthly car rental rate: The same price every month makes budgeting straightforward. No surprises.
  • Intermediate Car: Between vehicles? A long term rental is a practical, cost-effective way to stay on the road while you wait.
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Long term car rental for business

Does your business need vehicles for weeks or months at a time? Whether you're covering a long-term project, bringing in temporary staff, or expanding into a new location, Hertz has the vehicles to keep things moving — for as long as you need them.

  • No ownership costs. Get the vehicles your business needs without the commitment of buying.
  • Predictable pricing. One consistent rate across the rental period makes budgeting straightforward.
  • Scale when it suits you. Add, swap, or return vehicles as your requirements shift.
  • Locations across the U.S. Reserve wherever your business takes you.

Best vehicles for long term car rental

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Cars

Choose from full-size, mid-size or compact model cars. 

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SUVs

Choose from compact, midsize or large models with plenty of space.

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Electric vehicles

Choose from models such as Tesla and Polestar.

  

Why pick Hertz for long term car rental?

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Our locations

Hertz locations are dotted all over the country, in airports, towns, cities, and holiday hot spots. Pick up and drop off a Hertz rental anywhere.

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Our offers

Hertz Gold Plus Rewards lets you build up points for discounted rentals and special deals. Also, keep checking offers before booking for great deals.

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Long term car rental FAQs

The cost of a monthly car rental will depend on various factors, such as car type and the length of the rental period. To get an idea of how much it could cost, start making a reservation online to see the price in the booking process.


No, there are no mileage restrictions for a long-term car rental. You can drive the car to your heart’s content as much as you like during your rental period. This non-limit gives you peace of mind to explore places without restriction. 


The requirements for long term car rental are that you need to be a minimum age of 20 in most states, apart from Michigan and New York, where it’s 18, and Alabama and Nebraska, where it’s 19. You also need to have a fully clean driver’s license and a valid payment card. If you’re an overseas citizen, you’ll need to show your passport and International Driving Permit too.


Yes, you can rent a car for three to four months. The best option in this case would be the Hertz multi-month option, which allows you to rent for a minimum of 63 days, up to 11 months. For more information, check out our support hub.


If you need to return the car early, you can do so. Hertz long term car rentals are flexible, meaning if you want to end the rental period earlier, you can. This gives you freedom and flexibility throughout the rental period.


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