Benefits Spotlight: Hertz Car Rentals Savings and Gold Plus Rewards

Rent a car for less with your AAA Membership

No matter where life takes you or what exciting adventures await, there are moments when a rental car becomes your trusted companion, offering incredible freedom and adaptability. AAA and Hertz, partners for over 45 years, help you get on the road with a vast selection of vehicles and valuable AAA Member savings.

In this article, we’ll explore how you can use your AAA Membership to get exclusive Hertz rental discounts when you rent through AAA and take advantage of the Hertz loyalty car rental program, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, for unique conveniences and perks.

AAA Members get up to 20% off the base rate of Hertz car rentals

With your AAA Membership, you get a discount of up to 20% off the base rate of a Hertz car rental, including electric vehicles (EVs). Taxes, fees and options are excluded, and the discount percentage varies based on location, length of rental, date, vehicle class and other factors, but one thing is for sure: the Hertz savings can put money back into your travel budget.

An upgraded rental car experience

It’s not just the base rate of Hertz rental cars that AAA Members save on, but fuel as well. Additionally, AAA Members receive waived fees for young renters, 1 free additional driver and loss of use charges:

• Save on fuel: Stretch your travel budget even further and save 10% on prepaid fuel when you add the Fuel Purchase Option to your reservation. Aside from the cost savings, this benefit saves you time. Forget about the need to refuel the vehicle before you return it, just return the car and Hertz will take care of the rest. (Note: refunds are not permitted for unused fuel.)
• Waived fees for young drivers: Renting a vehicle can often be expensive for younger drivers. With Hertz vehicles rented through AAA, the Young Renter fee is waived (for qualified AAA Members ages 20-24). It's a savings of $25 per day!
• Waived fees for an additional driver: AAA Members can add a second qualified driver to their Hertz rental car and skip the Additional Driver fee. This saves you up to $13.50 per day and gives you the flexibility to take turns behind the wheel – a benefit that’s especially helpful on longer road trips.
• Waived fees on loss of use charge: A Loss of Use fee is normally paid to protect drivers from potential charges if their rental car is stolen or damaged during their rental period. With your AAA Membership, this fee is waived for rentals within the U.S., giving you added peace of mind and extra cash in your wallet.
• Save on loss damage: For rentals within the U.S., Loss Damage is limited to $5,000 in the event of a car accident for AAA Members (provided there is no violation of terms and conditions of the rental agreement).

Next-level car rental perks

A seamless car rental experience involves more than just the car; it involves the accessories and financial protections drivers want and need when traveling. With your AAA Membership, Hertz gives you free use of one child, infant or booster safety seat, saving you $13.99 each day. Just be sure to book your child's safety seat in advance to ensure availability. 

Free Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Membership

As a AAA Basic/Classic/Plus/Everyday Member, you can join the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program free! This loyalty program offers one free rental day after your first Gold rental and lets you earn points toward free rental days and upgrades. Plus, skip the counter at over 50 airports and go straight to your car. At return, you just drop and go with Hertz e-return. With Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, you also receive the ultimate choice in car selection from the best fleet for memorable, fun experiences.

AAA Premier Members get all of the above benefits, plus an automatic upgrade to Five Star status with 25% more points for each rental and a one-car class upgrade when available. Find out more about Hertz Gold Plus Rewards benefits for AAA Members.

PRO TIP: Renting your vehicle from a Hertz neighborhood (off-airport) location can be cheaper because these locations do not have airport concession fees. At a Hertz neighborhood location, you can take advantage of complimentary customer pick-up and drop-off (within 15 minutes of the location) if you call ahead and pre-arrange it. This service is offered at the discretion of each neighborhood location based on staffing and availability.

For a nominal fee, you can also pre-arrange Convenient Vehicle Delivery, where Hertz will bring your rental car to you and pick it up when you’re done if you schedule it in advance with the neighborhood location. These services may vary based on your location and availability.

AAA and Hertz, for peace of mind and savings

With help from AAA and Hertz, you get the perfect travel companion. Whether you need a rental car for a road trip vacation or an upcoming business commute, real savings and a seamless rental experience are thoughtfully coordinated just for you.

Discover all the benefits of your AAA Membership and how you can save money when you rent a car with Hertz.