Leisuremiles: The basic advantages of Platinum are that Hertz open an account for you, which saves on paperwork. In addition:

- guaranteed vehicle availability
- At airports you are met at the terminal by the Hertz Station manager and escorted to the car
- Guaranteed automatic vehicle upgrade
- Preferential rates.
- Platinum Service Reservation hotline in most major countries.


The invitation letter each year states:

"I am pleased to welcome you as an individually selected member of Hertz Platinum Service.

Hertz Platinum Service has been introduced to provide the highest level of VIP service to a very select group of people, small by definition, who are recognised as leaders in their chosen fields. Current members include politicians, captains of industry and leading personalities.

I am offering you this service for a simple, and I believe, sound business reason. Being able to count you as a regular Hertz customer would say a great deal about our company. You are used to expecting excellence, and this is precisely what Hertz Platinum Services offer.

In return for your highly valued business, I am offering you a service which recognises your status and provides outstanding benefits you would find difficult to match elsewhere".


I have been Platinum for some time, and have to say the service really is excellent.


Nick