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Considering 35 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many people were dissatisfied with the pricing and payment practices, frequently encountering unexpected charges and inflated costs after their rental ended. Customers reported being charged for pre-existing damage, fuel despite returning full tanks, and various unexplained fees. The overall service and customer support were widely criticized for being unhelpful and difficult to resolve these issues. However, some customers also noted positive interactions with staff members, describing quick and efficient car pickups and drop-offs. A few people mentioned specific agents who were helpful and provided good customer service at certain locations.

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Service

Customers had negative experiences with service, with many describing it as the worst car rental company they... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give zero stars I would. Hired a car for a week from Florence airport. There was an electrical fault with the car which we did not discover until the next day when we were out in t... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very unhappy experience with Hertz in Italy. Go to Europcar instead. We ended up having to pay 3 times the price for our original booking due to their strict procedures and inability to assist. G... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The car was perfect, really nice, however the company applied a lot of incorrect charges on return. Charges for damage which was on the car already and incorrect fees for not charging the car (the c... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Five days after the rental was finished, Hertz deducted 25 $ from my Credit Card without asking me or even informing me about it. I only saw a debit on it automatically made by them, who had my Credit... See more


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Benvenuti nel mondo del noleggio di Hertz. Nel 1918, il nostro fondatore Walter Jacobs ebbe un’idea geniale e coraggiosa: inventò il settore dell’autonoleggio. Da allora, abbiamo continuato a reinventarlo con l’obiettivo di semplificare la vita ai nostri clienti attraverso prodotti innovativi, un livello di servizio ineccepibile ed il nostro pluripremiato programma fedeltà Gold Plus Rewards. Oggi, con oltre 10.000 agenzie in 145 paesi e 6 continenti, rappresentiamo la società di autonoleggio più globalizzata al mondo. In qualità di fornitore affidabile mettiamo a disposizione il noleggio di veicoli a tariffazione giornaliera, settimanale o mensile. Con Hertz sei in buone mani perché pensiamo noi a tutto. Siamo qui per portarti a destinazione.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No assistance

They do not have a customer service hotline, no assistance for past rentals, adminstrative issues and so on...very poor service.

3 August 2022
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Reply from Hertz

Hi Emanuele, thank you for reaching out to us. I am sorry that you experienced problems with your rental . Apologies are seldom sufficient when customers receive poor service. I can assure you that feedback has been given to the rental location about your problem so that corrective action can be taken. Kind Regards, John

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Happy with the service

Happy with the service, helpful office at Milan central station at via Alfredo capellini

2 August 2022
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Reply from Hertz

Good Morning Alfredo, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at Milan Central Station. We take pride in knowing our customers are happy with their rental experience. Thank you again, Francesca

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible service

Horrible service.
Very bad customer service at Herzt Bari airport.
For just 30 minutes of late the lady wanted to make us paying one day more.
Then after complaining she charged us 11 euros fee, but she obviously could adjust the time manually and she did not.
So rude

11 July 2022
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Reply from Hertz

Hello, Sabrina, thank you for contacting us. Hertz reserves the right to make a "Late Drop-Off" charge fee of €11.50. The charge is required as a form of compensation for the costs incurred by Hertz to find an alternative vehicle and honor any subsequent reservations and to cover the administration costs required to solicit the return of the vehicle. This is public information that can be found on our website at the following link:
https://www.hertz.it/rentacar/reservation/reviewmodifycancel/templates/rentalTerms.jsp?KEYWORD=NOSHOW&EOAG=HEL

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for providing us with this feedback. Regards, John

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never ever again with you

We rent a car for 4 days to travel to Lofoten Island at the end of March and it has definitely been the worst experience I had. Please read this review carefully before renting a car with these people, just for information I rent cars many times all over the world in the last 10 years so i know what i write. We returned the car at the airport on the last days, we were supposed to return it at 6am as our flight was at 8.30. Unfortunately their office at the airport opens at 9am, but fortunately we found the box to drop off the keys and so we left the keys there. Two days later I got the email that Hertz charged me 800NOK, and when I checked the receipt I found out that they charged me an additional day as according to them I returned the car at 9.47. Basically although they open at 9 they waited 47 more minutes to “find” my keys, since 9 was exactly the time in which my forth day of renting was over. Of course I wrote them and i attached my boarding pass, proving them that my flight took off much earlier than 9.47. Of course after 2 weeks no answer. So let me say, you are just criminals, and criminals must go to prison, you are definitely not there to help people coming to visit Norway. Yes, you are definitely the shame of Norway, and you are not professional at all. I will write this review in as many places as I can so everybody will know that they may stay away from Hertz if they want to rent a car. Finally, next time when I will rent a car I will never ever choose Hertz. I already booked a car for my next travel in 1 month and of course I did not choose you, so basically you have already lost the 800NOK you have stolen to me.

18 April 2022
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Reply from Hertz

Hi Luca, could you please reply to our e mail with the information required in order to investigate your case? Thanks Elena

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Still trying to get back money…

Still trying to get back money overcharged at checkout. Over two years, and hundreds of dollars.

9 April 2022
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Reply from Hertz

Hello and thank you for contacting us and leaving your comment. We believe that all feedback received, whether positive or negative, are essential to improve our services. In order for us to better investigate the incident, please reply to the email we have sent you.

Best regards Max

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It is the first time that we rent a car…

It is the first time that we rent a car in Italy. My husband and I rented in Milan to drop off in Trento. The day of delivery was Sunday, I asked the representative if the vehicle could be delivered without problems because the office was closed and she told me that I would not have a problem because there was a keybox in that office. As soon as we arrived we found nothing, no one trying to find information and what to do we missed our train to our destination home. I am very upset as they do not give the correct information and I have lost a lot of money due to incompetence. I have called and they do not answer during business hours. I do NOT recommend it.

14 February 2022
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Reply from Hertz

I sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Our aim is to provide customers with a rental experience which not only meets, but exceeds their expectations. I regret that this was not your experience and I assure you that your feedback will be given to our location.
In order to allow us to examine the incident, please reply to the email we have sent you, giving us more details.
Best regards, Max

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect Rental

this time i rented a truck in the Hertz agency in Milano - Washington, everything was as planned.
truck ready to go on time (actually even in earlier)
the manager f the office, Antonio, helped me with everything and was kind and professional as usual.
very reccomended

21 December 2021
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Reply from Hertz

Grazie per la fantastica recensione Claudio! Lavoriamo duramente per soddisfare le aspettative dei nostri clienti e siamo felici di sapere che con Lei abbiamo colto nel segno. Torni presto a trovarci.

Tanti Auguri di Buone Feste

Teresa

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hertz Italy -Trieste Airport- Daylight Robbery

3 months ago I rented a car from Hertz Trieste (airport). Since I have my insurance i did not buy the extra insurance. During rental period I had a small accident on the rear bumper, Hertz blocked €1300. The damage cost amounted to €806 which i got immediately back from my insurance and Hertz Italy had to refund me back the remaining €494. today after loads of emails to customers service, chat online, calls i am still waiting. Hertz standard buz word is that "Hertz will contact you" but it never happens!! Avoid this company if you dont want to experience a daylight robbery!!

6 December 2021
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Reply from Hertz

Dear Mr Spiteri, thank you for reaching out. The location contacted Us in regards of your rental as well as yourself.
The Customer Care Department is currently working on your case number 12445421 and has it assigned. We will reply as soon as possible.

Thank You for your patience

Teresa

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you are ever in Milano rent here

If you are ever in Milano any of the car you need to go to see Antonio and Marco in via Washington 76 Not only for the best rates but for the best customer service I have experienced so far

22 October 2021
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Reply from Hertz

Hi Marco, thank you so much for your feedback. Grazie Elena

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

my hertz agent 'Wajdi' excellent service

my hertz agent 'Wajdi' has been quick and efficient to give all the necessary information and the transaction to rent my veicle was finally possible (while the website gave no availability).
this kind of service makes Hertz the top quality rental company.
still people make the difference

18 October 2021
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Reply from Hertz

Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We will share this with the team to let them know to keep up the amazing work.

Teresa

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

HERTEZ PISA AIRPORT - BE CAREFUL!!!

HERTEZ PISA AIRPORT

BE CAREFUL!!!! True thieves

They charged me extra insurance without my permission and without any explanation, DO NOT RENT WITH THEM …..

12 October 2021
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Reply from Hertz

Hi Nizar, I kindly ask you to provide the information requested in order to review your case. Thanks Elena

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

HERTZ will find a reason to not give you the car and still blame you :(( STAY AWAY

I have booked a Hertz car(through Rentalcars website) and when I went for picking up the car the car was not provided to me with the reason I needed an International Driving license.

And in their policies it writes:An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is printed with non-Roman Alphabet:

I have been charged with the full amount for the car that was not provided to me.

I opened the case and still dealing with them right now...

8 October 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have rented a car in Brindisi(Italy)…

I have rented a car in Brindisi(Italy) on August 2021. When we picked up the car, the car was not clean, and especially in Covid time, it has not been disinfected, just quickly washed and vacuumed, that is a NO GO, especially since the rental car has cost 700 euros, then I expect a clean and disinfected car. We had to clean and sanitzed the interior!!!

23 September 2021
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Reply from Hertz

Hello Gi Co, thank you for your review. I’m sorry to hear you had such a frustrating experience, but I really appreciate you bringing this issue to my attention.
In order that I may investigate this matter fully for you, I have sent you a more details request. Thank you in advance for taking the time to send me this information.
Kind Regards - Francesca

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

worst experince ever

worst experince ever. i made a reservation. on the webside it was descripet that debit card is okay. when i was on the place of pick-up it was not okay with debit card. before the pick up i was trying to get in touch with them but they where impossiple to get get in touch with. even in the desk the woman didnt want to talk to me before my pick up time. now i have a paid reservation 650euro at hertz for i cant do annything anour because there webside dont work.

1 September 2021
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Reply from Hertz

Dear Omar, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us.Today we have forwarded your query to our customer service and they have opened a case under your name in order to investigate this matter for you. They will reply to your email.
Best Regards~Tea

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Haven't been on my trip yet

Haven't been on my trip yet, but I called Hertz in Oak Hill (Austin) Tx and Shawn answered all my questions. Treated me with courtesy and respect, never made me feel as if I was wasting his time. Went on line and reserved car with no problems and got a great rate. Because of Shawn, I won't hesitate to rent at this location again! Thx Shawn! Thx Hertz!

29 July 2021
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Reply from Hertz

Thanks for the awesome review, Evelyn! We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you. Come back and see us soon. Cheers! ~Tea

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I needed to change my Hertz booking

I needed to change my Hertz booking. It was not easy:
the Web interface "Modifica" does not work. I tried to call by phone but the recorded message says I should use the Web or express by SMS my wishes. I wrote an SMS, but I have gotten no answer. I sent an e-mail, but I got the reply that the e-mail are processed in 3-5 days and perhaps more. For me the request of change was urgent (I had to leave next day).

Finally I tried the chat. I had to call two times and finally I got an operator who was kind and changed my booked. Uffff

26 July 2021
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Reply from Hertz

We always aim to deliver a great experience. We are gutted when we miss the mark! Thanks for taking the time to bring this to our attention. We will use the feedback to make us better and to ensure this doesn’t happen again.Best Regards~Tea

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good experience

I received all the help I needed to solve my problem! The operator was really kind and quick in offering the solutions!

19 July 2021
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Reply from Hertz

Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us Ms Azzurra!!. We hope to see you again soon. Best Regards~Tea

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast and Reliable.

Fast and Reliable.
It was the first time using the live chat to hire a car and it was really fast process and reliable. I hope everything will be all right when i get the van.

3 July 2021
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Reply from Hertz

Thanks for the awesome review, Marco! We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you. Come back and see us soon. Cheers! Elena

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

van not available to book online.

van not available to book online.
used the chat and the operator was very proactive and successful in proposing me different options.
very good customer service
thanks

10 June 2021
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Reply from Hertz

Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We will share this with the team to let them know to keep up the amazing work. Best Regards~Tea

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