{"id":163820,"date":"2026-04-29T20:10:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T20:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=163820"},"modified":"2026-04-30T20:14:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T20:14:45","slug":"hertz-five-star-status","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/car-rental\/hertz-five-star-status\/","title":{"rendered":"All the Benefits of Hertz Five Star Status \u2014 and How to Get Them Without Ever Renting a Car"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hertz is one of the world's largest rental car companies, with locations throughout North America, Europe, Latin America, and more. One of the perks of renting through Hertz is that you can earn points and enjoy benefits courtesy of its frequent driver program, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/car-rental\/hertz-gold-plus-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Hertz Gold Plus Rewards<\/a>. Even better, you can earn mid-tier Hertz Five Star status for free \u2014 no rentals required.<\/p>\n<p>Here's what you need to know about Hertz Five Star status and how to get it for free.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_Is_Hertz_Five_Star_Status\">What Is Hertz Five Star Status?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hertz.com\/us\/en\/enrollment\" rel=\"noopener\">signing up<\/a> for the free-to-join Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program, you can earn two tiers of elite status: Five Star and President's Circle. Five Star offers benefits that are a step up from entry-level Gold but less rewarding than President's Circle.<\/p>\n<p>In short, Five Star status comes with bonus points per dollar spent on rentals, as-available upgrades, a wider selection of vehicles, and more.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_56192\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-56192 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hertz-Gold-Plus-Elite-Status-Feature.jpg\" alt=\"signage for a Hertz rental car location and the rental returns area\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hertz-Gold-Plus-Elite-Status-Feature.jpg 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hertz-Gold-Plus-Elite-Status-Feature-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Hertz-Gold-Plus-Elite-Status-Feature-325x260.jpg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Hertz<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"How_to_qualify_for_Hertz_Five_Star_status\">How to qualify for Hertz Five Star status<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you don't want to leverage a credit card perk, a membership program, or a reciprocal hotel or airline elite status benefit, you can earn Five Star status by renting through Hertz directly. You'll unlock Five Star status after completing three rentals or spending $1,000 with Hertz in a calendar year.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/car-rental\/hertz-lowers-five-star-status-requirements\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Hertz made it easier to earn Five Star<\/a> status in early 2026. Before the update, you needed to complete 10 rentals or spend $2,000 annually. Now, even infrequent renters could earn status the old-fashioned way.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, there are also several ways to earn Five Star status without meeting these requirements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/car-rental\/how-to-get-rental-car-elite-status-for-free\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Get Rental Car Elite Status for Free<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Hertz_Five_Star_status_benefits\">Hertz Five Star status benefits<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you've been awarded Gold Plus Rewards Five Star status, you'll enjoy a handful of perks. However, the most valuable is easily the bonus points. You can use your points to fund free day rentals to help offset the cost of a future rental. Benefits include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>As-available upgrades:<\/strong> Get a one-class upgrade if your Hertz rental location has cars in stock.<\/li>\n<li><strong>25% bonus points:<\/strong> Earn 1.25 points per $1 spent on rentals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wider availability:<\/strong> Enjoy a wider selection of premium cars when renting through a location with an Ultimate Choice lot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The only guaranteed benefit is the bonus points. All the others can be chalked up as a &#8220;maybe.&#8221; And as to what your points are worth, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hertz.com\/rentacar\/emember\/rewards-list\/loyalty-redemption-points-program\" rel=\"noopener\">standard daily rentals start at 950 Hertz points<\/a>. With Five Star status, you can unlock a free day after spending $760 on rentals.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_253231\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/445\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-253231 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-at-14.00.14.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of Hertz elite status tiers\" width=\"750\" height=\"445\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-at-14.00.14.png 2302w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-at-14.00.14-750x445.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-at-14.00.14-900x534.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-at-14.00.14-768x456.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-at-14.00.14-1536x911.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-at-14.00.14-2048x1215.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Hertz elite status tiers<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/car-rental\/do-hertz-points-expire\/\" rel=\"noopener\">When Do Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Points Expire?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_Get_Hertz_Five_Star_Status_For_Free\">How to Get Hertz Five Star Status For Free<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the perks of Hertz Five Star status aren't overwhelmingly impressive, they're still an upgrade to the general Gold tier. If you rent with Hertz with any frequency, it's worth earning Five Star status \u2014 even more so if you can get it for free.<\/p>\n<p>You might already be eligible for Hertz Five Star status without realizing it. Here's how.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Select_Delta_credit_cards\">Select Delta credit cards<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A duo of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta co-branded American Express cards<\/a> offer complimentary Hertz Five Star status after enrollment. You'll retain Five Star status as long as you keep the card in your wallet and pay its annual fee. To receive the benefit, you'll need to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.delta.com\/myprofile\/loyalty-programs\" rel=\"noopener\">link your Hertz account to your Delta account<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048101\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/amex-delta-platinum\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4028101\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-platinum-business\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Enrollment is required for select Amex benefits.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048101\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/CardArt-DeltaSkyMilesPlatinumAmericanExpressCard.png\" alt=\"Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum American Express Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Platinum American Express Card' data-ccid=\"4048101\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-PlatinumDeltaSkyMilesCreditCardfromAmericanExpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048101\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-platinum-american-express-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus:<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$350<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Platinum American Express Card is tailored for frequent Delta travelers and those who spend regularly on dining and travel. Cardholders earn 3 miles per dollar on Delta and direct hotel purchases, and 2 miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, including takeout and delivery in the U.S., as well as at U.S. supermarkets. The card offers a Domestic Delta Main round-trip companion certificate each year upon renewal. Benefits include a first checked bag free on Delta flights, Zone 5 Priority Boarding, and 20% back on in-flight purchases. Cardholders also receive a Global Entry or TSA PreCheck<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> fee credit. Enrollment required for select American Express benefits.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>You may be eligible for as high as 90,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.  Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li><li>Receive a Companion Certificate on a Delta Main round-trip flight to select destinations each year after renewal of your Card. The Companion Certificate requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of between $22 and $250 (for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply. Delta Basic experiences are not eligible for this benefit.<\/li><li>Receive $2,500 Medallion&#xAE; Qualification Dollars with MQD Headstart each Medallion Qualification Year and earn $1 MQD for each $20 in purchases on your Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Platinum American Express Card with MQD Boost to get closer to Status next Medallion Year.<\/li><li>Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Platinum American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.<\/li><li>Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and purchases made directly with hotels.<\/li><li>Earn 2X Miles at restaurants worldwide including takeout and delivery in the U.S., and at U.S. supermarkets.<\/li><li>Earn 1X Miles on all other eligible purchases.<\/li><li>$120 Resy Credit: Get up to $10 in statement credits each month after you pay with your enrolled Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Platinum American Express Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases.<\/li><li>$120 Rideshare Credit: earn up to $10 in statement credits each month after using your Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Platinum American Express Card on U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>Enjoy your first checked bag free on Delta flights and save up to $70 per person on a round-trip Delta flight.<\/li><li>Receive either a $120 statement credit for a Global Entry application fee or a statement credit up to $85 for a TSA PreCheck&#xAE; (through a TSA official enrollment provider) application fee every 4 years, when charged to your Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Platinum American Express Card. Card Members approved for Global Entry will also receive access to TSA PreCheck at no additional cost.<\/li><li>Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Platinum American Express Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members and Reserve Card Members.<\/li><li>No Foreign Transaction Fees.<\/li><li>$350 Annual Fee.<\/li><li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n<li>3X miles per dollar at hotels<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per dollar at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\r\n<li>2X Miles per dollar at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.<\/li>\r\n <li>1 mile on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/DLPlat\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-138a544e81#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<p>Alternatively, you can claim complimentary top-tier President's Circle status with these premium Delta cards:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-reserve-card\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048102\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/delta-skymiles\/delta-reserve-business\/\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve Business American Express Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Enrollment is required for select Amex benefits.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048149\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/47dd49f9-d80b-4251-aa8e-2fbf313e6402.jpg\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve American Express Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve American Express Card' data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-DeltaReserveCreditCardfromAmericanExpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048149\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.\r\n<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nYou may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.\r\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$650<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The Delta SkyMiles<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Reserve American Express Card is the best option if you want elite level benefits without holding the status required. The standout feature is complimentary Delta Sky Club<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> access with 15 visits per year effective from 2\/1\/25 (unlimited visits with $75,000 spend), providing a relaxing space before flights. Cardholders can earn 1 MQD per $10 of eligible purchases charged to the Delta Reserve. Additionally, there's a complimentary Domestic Delta First, Delta Comfort, or Delta Main domestic, Caribbean, or Central American round-trip flight each year upon card renewal. Other benefits include 15% off when booking Award Travel on Delta, a credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> fees, a free first checked bag on Delta flights, access to complimentary upgrades, and 20% back on in-flight purchases. Enrollment required for select American Express benefits.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $5,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.  Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li><li>Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve American Express Card Members receive 15 Visits per Medallion&#xAE; Year to the Delta Sky Club&#xAE; when flying Delta and can unlock an unlimited number of Visits after spending $75,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year. Plus, you'll receive four One-Time Guest Passes each Medallion Year so you can share the experience with family and friends when traveling Delta together.<\/li><li>Enjoy complimentary access to The Centurion&#xAE; Lounge in the U.S. and select international locations (as set forth on the Centurion Lounge Website), Sidecar by The Centurion&#xAE; Lounge in the U.S. (see the Centurion Lounge Website for more information on Sidecar by The Centurion&#xAE; Lounge availability), and Escape Lounges when flying on a Delta flight booked with the Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve American Express Card. &#xA7; To access Sidecar by The Centurion&#xAE; Lounge, Card Members must arrive within 90 minutes of their departing flight (including layovers). To access The Centurion&#xAE; Lounge, Card Members must arrive within 3 hours of their departing flight. Effective July 8, 2026, during a layover, Card Members must arrive within 5 hours of the connecting flight.<\/li><li>Receive $2,500 Medallion&#xAE; Qualification Dollars with MQD Headstart each Medallion Qualification Year and earn $1 MQD for each $10 in purchases on your Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve American Express Card with MQD Boost to get closer to Status next Medallion Year.<\/li><li>Enjoy a Companion Certificate on a Delta First, Delta Comfort, or Delta Main domestic, Caribbean, or Central American round-trip flight each year after renewal of your Card. The Companion Certificate requires payment of government-imposed taxes and fees of between $22 and $250 (for itineraries with up to four flight segments). Baggage charges and other restrictions apply.  Delta Basic experiences are not eligible for this benefit.<\/li><li>$240 Resy Credit: When you use your Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve American Express Card for eligible purchases at over 10,000 qualifying U.S. Resy restaurants, you can earn up to $20 each month in statement credits. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>$120 Rideshare Credit: Earn up to $10 back in statement credits each month after you use your Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve American Express Card to pay for U.S. rideshare purchases with select providers. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve American Express Card Members get 15% off when using miles to book Award Travel on Delta flights through delta.com and the Fly Delta app. Discount not applicable to partner-operated flights or to taxes and fees.<\/li><li>With your Delta SkyMiles&#xAE; Reserve American Express Card, receive upgrade priority over others with the same Medallion tier, product and fare experience purchased, and Million Miler milestone when you fly with Delta.<\/li><li>Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and earn 1X Miles on all other eligible purchases.<\/li><li>No Foreign Transaction Fees. Enjoy international travel without additional fees on purchases made abroad.<\/li><li>$650 Annual Fee.<\/li><li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul><li>3X miles per dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta<\/li>\r\n \t<li>1X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/DLReserve\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-138a544e81#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Select_Capital_One_credit_cards\">Select Capital One credit cards<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Select Capital One credit card holders are eligible for Hertz elite benefits. Although it was initially intended as a temporary perk, it became a permanent benefit in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>If you hold one of the following credit cards, you can upgrade to Hertz Five Star status:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"3006151\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/venture-card\/\">Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"3006150\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/venture-one-card\/\">Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048129\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/cash-back\/capital-one-savor-card\/\">Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"3006159\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/cash-back\/quicksilver-card\/\">Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"3006149\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/venture-business\">Capital One Venture Business<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Capital One VentureOne Business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"3006151\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/dfed8cb4-d376-4c8b-aed4-1997afa3d66a.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a data-ccid=\"3006151\" class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card' href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-COV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn Earn 75,000 Miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within 3 months from account opening. <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn Earn 75,000 Miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within 3 months from account opening. <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$95<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">Following the revamp of Capital One's rewards program and the addition of airline transfer partners, the Capital One Venture has catapulted into our list of top travel rewards cards. The ability to earn at least 2X miles on every purchase provides a decent return on spending. Plus the card offers some great perks.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><ul><li>Earn 75,000 Miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening<\/li>\r\n<li>5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles on all other purchase<\/li>\r\n<li>Fee credit for Global Entry or TSA Pre\u2714<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> (up to $120)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>No foreign transaction fees<\/li>\r\n \t<li>$95 annual fee<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>5X miles per dollar on purchases through Capital One Entertainment <\/li>\r\n<li>5X miles per dollar on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per dollar on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/Venture\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-138a544e81#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<p>You can also claim President's Circle status if you hold a premium Capital One card:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"4048272\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/venture-x\/\">Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a data-ccid=\"5048345\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/venture-x-business\/\">Capital One Venture X Business<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048272\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/94\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/CardArt-CapitalOneVentureXRewardsCreditCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a data-ccid=\"4048272\" class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card' href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CapitalOneVentureXRewardsCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn Earn 75,000 Miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn Earn 75,000 Miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$395<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is a premium travel-focused card, stacked with benefits. Cardholders get complimentary access to Capital One Lounge and Landing locations and participating Priority Pass\u2122 lounges (after enrollment), receive up to a $300 annual travel credit for bookings via Capital One Travel and up to a $120 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>. There's also an anniversary bonus of 10,000 miles, equivalent to $100 towards travel. High earning rates include 10X miles on hotels and rental cars and 5X on flights and vacation rentals booked through Capital One Travel, plus 2X on all other purchases.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>10X miles per $1 on hotels and rental cars booked via Capital One Travel<\/li>\r\n<li>5X miles per $1 on purchases through Capital One Entertainment<\/li>\r\n<li>5X miles per $1 on flights when booking via Capital One Travel<\/li>\r\n<li>5X miles per $1 on vacation rentals booked via Capital One Travel<\/li>\r\n<li>2X miles per $1 on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/VentureX\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-5-138a544e81#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<p>That's a pretty extensive list, and it includes some of our <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/best-credit-card-for-travel\/\" rel=\"noopener\">favorite travel credit cards<\/a>. If you value earning <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Capital One miles<\/a>, odds are you already have one of these cards in your wallet.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Reciprocal_benefits_with_another_loyalty_program\">Reciprocal benefits with another loyalty program<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hertz partners with several hotels and airlines, and a select few offer complimentary Five Star status as a reciprocal benefit. Thus, if you hold elite status in one of these programs, you can enroll in Hertz Five Star status for free:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Delta SkyMiles<\/a>:<\/strong> Silver and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/delta-skymiles\/gold-medallion-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Gold Medallion<\/a> SkyMiles members can register for complimentary Five Star Status. Platinum and Diamond Medallion members are entitled to free President's Circle status. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.delta.com\/us\/en\/skymiles\/promotions\/hertz-partnership\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to enroll<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">IHG One Rewards<\/a>:<\/strong> If you have IHG Gold or <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-platinum-elite\/\">Platinum Elite status<\/a>, you can <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ihg.com\/rewardsclub\/us\/en\/account-mgmt\/hertz\" rel=\"noopener\">enroll to receive Hertz Five Star status<\/a>. Top-tier Diamond Elite status holders can enroll for President's Circle status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_163808\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-163808 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rental-Car-Featured-Devon-Rensburg-Unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Car tail light with red trees and a road in the background.\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rental-Car-Featured-Devon-Rensburg-Unsplash.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rental-Car-Featured-Devon-Rensburg-Unsplash-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rental-Car-Featured-Devon-Rensburg-Unsplash-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Rental-Car-Featured-Devon-Rensburg-Unsplash-325x260.jpg 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Devon Janse van Rensburg\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Status_match_and_fast_track\">Status match and fast track<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Several programs offer free status match opportunities to Hertz Gold Plus Rewards:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Marriott Bonvoy:<\/strong> As a <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/hotels\/marriott-bonvoy\/elite-status\/\">Marriott Bonvoy Elite<\/a>, you can <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/marriott-bonvoy\/hertz-status-match\/\" rel=\"noopener\">earn Hertz elite status<\/a>. If you have Bonvoy elite status, you'll need to submit a request to find out how your elite tier translates to the Gold Plus program, as this information isn't publicly available.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avis:<\/strong> Preferred Plus members with under 25 rentals can match to Five Star, while those with President's Club can match to President's Circle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enterprise Plus:<\/strong> Match Silver and Gold to Five Star, Platinum to President's Circle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Europcar:<\/strong> Match Privilege Executive status to Five Star, Privilege Elite to President's Circle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>National: <\/strong>Match Executive status to Five Star, Executive Elite to President's Circle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sixt:<\/strong> Match Gold and Platinum status to Five Star, Diamond to President's Circle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To initiate a status match from a rental car loyalty program to Hertz, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pub.emails.hertz.com\/Hertz_Status_Match\" rel=\"noopener\">submit your proof of status here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_131606\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-131606 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Alex-Jumper-Unsplash-couple-driving-rental-car-featured.png\" alt=\"a couple drives a car with the roof open on a country highway\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Alex-Jumper-Unsplash-couple-driving-rental-car-featured.png 1000w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Alex-Jumper-Unsplash-couple-driving-rental-car-featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Alex-Jumper-Unsplash-couple-driving-rental-car-featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Alex-Jumper-Unsplash-couple-driving-rental-car-featured-325x260.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Alex Jumper\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"FoundersCard\">FoundersCard<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/travel\/founders-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">FoundersCard<\/a> is a membership service, not a credit card. In addition to several other perks and benefits, you'll get complimentary Hertz Five Star status and up to 20% off all daily, weekend, weekly, and monthly rates after you pay your annual member dues.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hertz Five Star is the rental car agency's mid-tier elite status, and it's available for free through several methods. Whether you rent a car once a month for work or once a year on your annual vacation, there are several reasons to enroll in Five Star status. Simply put, you'll earn more points than you otherwise would as a general member, and you might get lucky enough to score an upgrade.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#What_Is_Hertz_Five_Star_Status\">What Is Hertz Five Star Status?<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#How_to_qualify_for_Hertz_Five_Star_status\">How to qualify for Hertz Five Star status<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hertz_Five_Star_status_benefits\">Hertz Five Star status benefits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_to_Get_Hertz_Five_Star_Status_For_Free\">How to Get Hertz Five Star Status For Free<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Select_Delta_credit_cards\">Select Delta credit cards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Select_Capital_One_credit_cards\">Select Capital One credit cards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Reciprocal_benefits_with_another_loyalty_program\">Reciprocal benefits with another loyalty program<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Status_match_and_fast_track\">Status match and fast track<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#FoundersCard\">FoundersCard<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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