Let me start by saying I am a Gold Member with Hertz 49364540.
Hope you enjoy my experience with Hertz. Did you know when reserving a car for pick up the same day,that it is not Guaranteed? Hmm, strange when we book a hotel room the same day with a credit card it is guarantee, so as you travel to your destinations you are reassured accommodation are waiting for you, or worst case scenario if the hotel is sold out or overbooked they are still responsible for your accommodation, hence why we give a credit card.
Well with Hertz i made a reservation for Oct 16 through Hertz 800 number for 9 days, the closest Location with Vehicles required a Lyft ride of $60.00 one-way. Upon arrival no such card was ready for me as they were sold out, keep in mind I am Gold Member. The explanation given was because the reservation was booked the same day they could not guarantee it, the agent offer a solution for another vehicle with the understanding that during my reservation if an upgrade is available I can change. As he commences to process the reservation he stopped to indicate that the car he was offering can not be used as it was " NOT Cleared". What does that mean I asked? The Response management has to release it for him to give. OK? How long does that take I asked? Response ; not sure I am trying to reach manager. so apparently no other vehicle is available. So I sit awaiting for a resolution. For context I arrived at 2;45pm for a 3pm Pickup.
At 4;15pm the Branch Manager Jake Mckee arrives. He approaches me and offeres an apology that goes like this; sorry for the inconvenience, we dont have a vehicle at this time, we are expecting additional vehicle ( still no guarantee) because I booked the same day. I explained to him I live in Florida I am here in Virginia for work, I reached his location by ways of Lyft and now have to return to my hotel 25miles away at an additional cost of $60.00 (so round trip of $120.00). He proceeds to give me hertz customer service to request a refund. read more