Hertz

ABOUT

Hertz is a leading American car rental company. Founded in 1918 by Walter L. Jacobs, it has grown into one of the largest vehicle rental companies in the world. It operates in 160 countries across North America, Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and New Zealand. The company owns and operates several brands, including Dollar Rent A Car, Firefly Car Rental, and Thrifty Car Rental, making it the most diverse global car rental company with more than 11,000 rental locations.

Hertz pioneered key innovations in the car rental industry, opening the first airport rental car facility at Chicago’s Midway Airport in 1932 and launching the first one-way rental plan in 1933. The company also leads in customer loyalty programs (like Hertz Gold Plus Rewards) and technology-driven services such as mobile apps and Express Rent kiosks, making renting more convenient.