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Status Match Your Marriott Bonvoy Status to Hertz for Rental Car Upgrades, Bonus Points, and More

March 16, 2026 2

Marriott Bonvoy members can leverage their Marriott elite status to match to Hertz President's Circle or Five Star status. Here are the details on this status match opportunity — plus how to claim bonus Marriott points with a Hertz rental.

Skye Class & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Hertz Shifts Gears, Makes Five Star Status Easier to Earn in 2026 — Here’s What’s New

March 2, 2026 0

Hertz just lowered the threshold to earn Five Star status in its Gold Plus Rewards loyalty program. It's now easier than ever to enjoy this mid-tier status, although the requirements for earning top-tier President's Circle status remain the same. Here's what you need to know.

Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Guide to Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Two-Pronged Points Expiration Policy

November 20, 2025 16

Hertz points expire according to a pretty complicated points expiration policy. Not only is there an activity deadline, but the points have a finite lifetime. Here is the breakdown of Hertz’s complex expiration policy.

Sam Helmy

Reviewed by JT Genter

Should You Earn Points or Miles on Hertz Car Rentals?

October 30, 2025 0

Hertz offers the opportunity to earn points and miles with your favorite airline and select hotel partners. While common sense might think to credit to Hertz for car rentals, there are a number of program sweet spots with partners that are worth paying attention to.

Mark Jackson

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

What Is Hertz Five Star Status — And How to Get It Without Ever Renting a Car

August 31, 2025 1

One of the perks of renting through Hertz is that you can earn points and enjoy benefits courtesy of its frequent driver program, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards. Even better, you can earn mid-tier Hertz Five Star status for free — no rentals required. Here's how.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Guide: How to Earn Status, Skip the Counter, and Get Upgrades

July 5, 2025 1

Hertz Gold Plus Rewards is one of the better rental car loyalty programs. The program offers perks like skipping the rental counter, guaranteed upgrades for elite members, and elite status that is easy to earn. Members can choose between earning Hertz points for free rentals or accruing airline and hotel points with partner programs. Here's how the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program works, how to maximize its value, and why it might deserve a spot alongside your preferred airline and hotel loyalty programs.

Max Prosperi

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Earn Up to 5,000 Flying Blue Miles With Hertz Car Rentals — Stack With 12X Earnings and Discounts

March 17, 2025 0

Flying Blue has a new promotion offering up to 5,000 bonus miles with eligible Hertz car rentals through April 2, 2025. This offer stacks with earning up to 12X miles and saving up to 15% off car rentals. Here are the details of this promotion.

Skye Class

Save Up to 25% on Eligible Hertz Rentals With These Two Promotions

December 24, 2024 0

Are you planning a road trip or need a car rental over the New Year? Hertz is running two promotions that can help you save up to 25% on the base rate of your next rental. Here are the promo codes you need to book with.

Skye Class

Here’s How To Gift Hertz Elite Status to Two People in 2024

January 1, 2025 21

Hertz Gold Plus Rewards members can gift their elite status to two friends or family members through December 31, 2024. Recipients will enjoy the same perks through December 31, 2025. Here's how to gift your Hertz status.

Skye Class

How Amex Card Members Can Enroll to Get Complimentary Hertz President’s Circle Status

November 24, 2024 5

Looking for perks like guaranteed upgrades, bonus points, and a free additional driver on Hertz rentals? You might have access to these perks and not even know it! That's because several credit cards qualify for complimentary Hertz President's Circle status. Here's a list of the eligible American Express cards and how to enroll.

Skye Class & Scott Sikes

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Capital One Makes Venture X Hertz President's Circle Elite Status Permanent

September 16, 2024 0

It's long been expected that the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Cardwould lose the complimentary Hertz President's Circle elite status benefit at the end of 2024. However, after quietly making an update, Capital One has chosen to make the benefit permanent instead. Here are the details.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Program Changes: The Good and the Ugly

July 17, 2024 2

Hertz Gold Plus Rewards just announced a slew of program changes for this year — some positive and some negative. The most negative change includes a new fixed-date points expiration policy. Here's what you need to know about the changes to the Hertz Gold Plus rewards program.

Sam Helmy

How To Get Rental Car Elite Status for Free

April 22, 2024 54

One of the feel-good milestones of travel is achieving elite status within a loyalty program. What feels even better? Getting elite status for free, thanks to holding the right credit card, through your existing elite status, or by status matching from another program. Here are all the shortcuts to rental car elite status.

Skye Class

Reviewed by Ryan Smith

Delta and Hertz Improve Partnership With a Status Match & Enhanced Mileage Earning

January 1, 2025 0

Delta recently announced an improvement to its relationship with Hertz. Now, Delta Medallion members earn enhanced bonus points per dollar spent with Hertz. Also, members can status match their Medallion status for either Hertz President’s Circle or Five Star status. Here's how.

Sam Helmy

Hertz Silently Devalues Gold Plus Rewards Redemptions Again

August 19, 2022 1

In 2019, Hertz raised standard rewards amounts in the Gold Plus Rewards program. Now in 2022, redemption rates have been quietly devalued again. Here's a breakdown of the numbers and a discussion of whether Hertz is still a worthwhile company to be loyal to.

Skye Class

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