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Auto Enthusiast
Hertz has an "excessive miles" policy since a few years ago, mentioned in another thread. It is mentioned in the contract as, "Excessive mileage on a repeat basis may be cause for denial of your future renting privileges." Some longtime corporate renters suddenly found themselves on the Do Not Rent List.
You're better off doing the drivein special from NY to FL, with Hertz or competitors, and flying back. Or if you really want the roundtrip, go with National or Avis.
I decided that it was easier to get a straight answer face-to-face, so I went down to the Hertz location. I asked for the manager and he was very friendly. He explained that "in the past" Hertz would only deny renter who had a few "excessive" mileage rentals. However, Hertz corporate now deny rentals to anyone who returned a vehicle with excessive vehicle on the "very next rental"(instead of giving you several chances). Basically, if I rent a car and put on "excessive" miles, as determined by their system, my name and DL#/DOB will be flagged. I will not be able to rent again for 180 days.
Will be asking my grandma to rent for me.... glad that she still has a valid DL at age 98.
(although she rarely drives because she lives in midtown Manhattan)