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Back again for another year, Hertz members can now share their Gold Plus elite status with others via a new promotion running through December 31, 2024. But this time, the offer is even better: Hertz allows you to gift status to two friends or family members.
Here’s everything you need to know to share your Hertz status — if you're a fan of the rental car agency.
How To Share Hertz Gold Plus Elite Status with Others
Hertz makes it easy for members to share their status. Here’s what to do:
- Head to the appropriate gifting form:
- Fill in your Gold Plus Rewards number, email, and details (name, Gold Plus Rewards number, and email) for up to two recipients and submit the form by December 31, 2024.
- If the recipients aren’t Hertz members, they’ll need to create a free Gold Plus Rewards account before receiving the status.
Recipients will receive the same elite status level as you, valid from January 13, 2025, through December 31, 2025. After that, they must qualify organically to maintain elite status — if they don't happen to pick up a credit card that offers complimentary Hertz status in that timeframe.
Key terms
- Members with Five Star or President’s Circle status are eligible to participate.
- Each member can gift their elite status to two individuals by December 31, 2024.
- Recipients receive status starting January 13, 2025, and it ends on December 31, 2025.
- There’s no mention of restrictions for status obtained via credit cards or partnerships.
What Does Hertz Status Get You?
Hertz offers three tiers of Gold Plus membership, but only Five Star and President’s Circle status qualify for this promotion. Here’s a refresher on the perks:
Gold status
Automatically earned when signing up:
- Earn 1 point per $1
- Free additional driver
- Skip the counter at pick up and return
- A basic selection of cars
- No blackout rewards
Five Star status
After 10 rentals or $2,000 in spending, you will move up to Five Star elite status, which comes with the following benefits (in addition to Gold status benefits):
- Upgrades as available
- 25% bonus points
- A wider selection of cars
- Option to transfer points to select travel partners
President's Circle status
After 15 rentals or $3,000 in qualifying spending, you will move up to President's Circle status, which comes with the following benefits (in addition to Five Star and Gold status benefits):
- Guaranteed upgrades (still dependent on availability)
- 50% bonus points
- Widest selection of cars
- A dedicated call center line
Other Ways To Get Hertz Gold Plus Status
If you don't know someone willing to gift you Hertz status, you still have lots of options for earning it. Several credit cards and travel programs make it easy to access Hertz elite status. Some options include:
Capital One Cards
- Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card: Grants Five Star status upon enrollment.
- Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card: Grants President’s Circle status (this benefit was scheduled to end this year but is now permanent).
American Express Cards
- Both The Platinum Card® from American Express and The Business Platinum Card® from American Express provide President’s Circle status upon enrollment.
Related: How Amex Card Members Can Enroll To Get Complimentary Hertz President's Circle Status
Delta Medallion Members
- Silver/Gold Medallion: Eligible for Five Star status.
- Platinum/Diamond Medallion: Eligible for President’s Circle status.
Hertz also offers a status match option if you already hold status with another rental car program — or Marriott Bonvoy. Thus, it's pretty easy to earn Hertz elite status — even if you've never rented from the brand.
Related: How To Get Rental Car Elite Status for Free
Our Take
If you're scrambling for a last-minute gift for a friend or family member, this offer comes at an opportune time. Through December 31, 2024, you can gift your Hertz status to up to two people.
Yes, Hertz has had its share of criticism, but millions of people still rely on its rentals annually. My experiences have been solid — most recently, a flawless week in Argentina. And elite benefits made the experience even better (and more rewarding).
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