ESTERO, Fla., Nov. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- With Thanksgiving just around the corner, AAA's 2017
Thanksgiving Travel Forecast predicts
that roughly 1.4 million more travelers will be on the road this
year than last. In preparation, Hertz (NYSE: HTZ) is offering
valuable tips to alleviate stress and navigate this busy holiday
travel period with ease.
According to Hertz, the busiest airport pick-up locations for
those planning to rent a car this Thanksgiving are expected to be Orlando, Fla. (MCO); Los Angeles, Calif. (LAX); Miami, Fla. (MIA); Las Vegas, Nev. (LAS) and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (FLL). During the
Thanksgiving travel period—defined as
Wed., Nov. 22 to Sun., Nov. 26—the
top day for rental pick-ups is expected to be Wed., Nov. 22, with an average rental length of
approximately five days as people look to take advantage of the
long holiday weekend.
"AAA's research shows that over the past nine years, automobile
travel has risen by 40 percent during Thanksgiving and once again, it will be the No.1
mode of transportation at 89.3 percent – the second highest rate
since 2005," said Paul Sheldon,
senior vice president operations planning and support, Hertz. "With
thousands of locations nationwide, and a dedicated customer service
team, we look forward to helping travelers hit the road for the
holidays."
To steer clear of roadblocks and avoid hassle this Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday season,
the experts at Hertz offer the following tips to help ensure
travelers' holiday rental needs are as smooth and affordable as
possible:
Don't wait until the last minute. Reserve your rental car
when making other travel arrangements. Rates are often more
expensive the closer one gets to time of renting. Ideally, the
rental car should be booked at the same time other travel services
are booked (i.e. air and hotel). For airport rentals, be sure to
include your flight number, airline carrier and scheduled arrival
time. This can protect your reservation if the flight is
delayed.
Book outside of high-volume locations. If travelers need
to book last minute and have flexibility, they may find car rental
availability outside of high-volume areas (e.g. airports may not
have available cars while neighborhood locations may). Hertz has
thousands of conveniently located neighborhood branches across the
U.S.
Pre-pay and save. Often pre-paying for a car rental can
provide nice savings. At Hertz, customers who prepay can save up to
25 percent.
Choose the car that best suits your travel needs. It's
key to consider the type of vehicle most appropriate for your trip,
depending on distance, the destination and number of people
traveling. Hertz Ultimate Choice® lets customers choose the car
that's right for them by selecting any vehicle within the car class
they reserve or based on their loyalty status, including a diverse
range of premium and luxury vehicles equipped with the latest
technology features. Hertz Gold Plus Rewards® members have access
to exclusive Hertz Ultimate Choice® areas that comprise an even
wider selection of vehicles and car classes to choose from when
they make a reservation for a midsize car or above.
Join loyalty rewards programs. Rental car loyalty reward
programs help renters save money and time, while gaining access to
exclusive benefits such as free upgrades and expedited service. Now
through Dec. 31, members of the
free-to-join Hertz Gold Plus Rewards® program can participate in
the Great Gold Giveaway* for a chance to win 1 million Gold Plus
Rewards® points, which can be redeemed for up to four years' worth
of free rental days**! Plus, there are more than 1,000 runner-up
prizes including free standard weekly and weekend rentals.
Look for discounts. Don't forget to look for car rental
deals on the company's website for major national organizations,
frequent-flier programs and credit card programs you may belong to.
Discounts may also be available for government employees, members
of the military and employees of certain corporations. On Cyber
Monday (Nov. 27), check Hertz.com for
a special Flash Sale for more savings on future car rentals.
To learn more about Hertz and its ongoing promotions, visit
Hertz.com. For more information on the 2017 Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Forecast by AAA,
visit here.
About Hertz
The Hertz Corporation, a subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.,
operates the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty vehicle rental brands in
approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout
North America, Europe, the Caribbean, Latin
America, Africa, the
Middle East, Asia, Australia and New
Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest
worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the
Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world. Product and
service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Plus Rewards®,
Carfirmations, Mobile Wi-Fi and unique vehicles offered through the
Adrenaline, Dream, Green and Prestige Collections set Hertz apart
from the competition. Additionally, The Hertz Corporation owns the
vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation,
operates the Firefly and Hertz 24/7 car sharing rental business in
international markets and sells vehicles through Hertz Car Sales.
For more information about The Hertz Corporation, visit:
www.hertz.com.
*About the Great Gold Giveaway Sweepstakes
The Great Gold Giveaway sweepstakes is open to all legal U.S.
residents residing in the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia who are 21 years and
older and are members of the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program. Void
where prohibited by law. No purchase necessary to enter or win. The
Hertz Corporation is the sponsor of the sweepstakes.
**Free Day includes base rate (time and mileage) only. Taxes,
fees, and options are excluded.
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