Hertz early return policy 2018
Jun 11, 2018 | 1:42 pm
#1
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Hertz early return policy 2018
Hi there,
I rarely rent Hertz but it seems it is the best option for my upcoming road trip in New Zealand.
When I searched for the rates for one-way rental from WRE to WLG, it seems the rate is a lot cheaper (approx. NZ$200 less ) for a 4 day rental than 3 days.
I found a few old threads saying that Hertz re-calculated the rates when returning early.
However, according to the T&T on hertz.ca and hertz.co.nz, it seems the rate would not be re-calculated, but I would not get any refund either.
Was this a recent change?
Also, do I need to buy separate liability insurance in NZ if I decline LDW using amex?
Thanks a lot!
The Hirer acknowledges that they shall be liable at the end of the Hire Period to pay Hertz any applicable additional charges, which may include: (a) Charges in the case of early return of the Vehicle: where the Hirer returns the Vehicle prior to the Hire End time (either by his/her own volition or in accordance with clause 5 above), the Hirer will remain liable to pay the hire charges for each day the Hirer has agreed to hire the Vehicle as set out in the Term Sheet
https://images.hertz.com/pdfs/RT_FULL_NZ_EN.pdf
I rarely rent Hertz but it seems it is the best option for my upcoming road trip in New Zealand.
When I searched for the rates for one-way rental from WRE to WLG, it seems the rate is a lot cheaper (approx. NZ$200 less ) for a 4 day rental than 3 days.
I found a few old threads saying that Hertz re-calculated the rates when returning early.
However, according to the T&T on hertz.ca and hertz.co.nz, it seems the rate would not be re-calculated, but I would not get any refund either.
Was this a recent change?
Also, do I need to buy separate liability insurance in NZ if I decline LDW using amex?
Thanks a lot!
The Hirer acknowledges that they shall be liable at the end of the Hire Period to pay Hertz any applicable additional charges, which may include: (a) Charges in the case of early return of the Vehicle: where the Hirer returns the Vehicle prior to the Hire End time (either by his/her own volition or in accordance with clause 5 above), the Hirer will remain liable to pay the hire charges for each day the Hirer has agreed to hire the Vehicle as set out in the Term Sheet
https://images.hertz.com/pdfs/RT_FULL_NZ_EN.pdf
Jun 11, 2018 | 3:51 pm
#2
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 46,062
There is no optional LDW in NZ and there is no insurance to decline
The vehicle is insured and covered against damage, though unless you take out Accident Excess reduction or Max cover, there is quite a high accidental damage excess which Amex should cover
Excesses are
NZD 3450.00 (incl GST) for the economy manual, compact manual, compact auto, intermediate auto and fullsize auto car classes,
NZD 4025.00 (incl GST) for the premium wagon, 4WD, luxury 8 seater, luxury sedan and premium 4WD car classes
The vehicle is insured and covered against damage, though unless you take out Accident Excess reduction or Max cover, there is quite a high accidental damage excess which Amex should cover
Excesses are
NZD 3450.00 (incl GST) for the economy manual, compact manual, compact auto, intermediate auto and fullsize auto car classes,
NZD 4025.00 (incl GST) for the premium wagon, 4WD, luxury 8 seater, luxury sedan and premium 4WD car classes
Last edited by Dave Noble; Jun 11, 2018 at 3:56 pm
Jun 11, 2018 | 6:58 pm
#3
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: YYZ
Programs: TK*G, SK STE+, Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 706
There is no optional LDW in NZ and there is no insurance to decline
The vehicle is insured and covered against damage, though unless you take out Accident Excess reduction or Max cover, there is quite a high accidental damage excess which Amex should cover
Excesses are
NZD 3450.00 (incl GST) for the economy manual, compact manual, compact auto, intermediate auto and fullsize auto car classes,
NZD 4025.00 (incl GST) for the premium wagon, 4WD, luxury 8 seater, luxury sedan and premium 4WD car classes
The vehicle is insured and covered against damage, though unless you take out Accident Excess reduction or Max cover, there is quite a high accidental damage excess which Amex should cover
Excesses are
NZD 3450.00 (incl GST) for the economy manual, compact manual, compact auto, intermediate auto and fullsize auto car classes,
NZD 4025.00 (incl GST) for the premium wagon, 4WD, luxury 8 seater, luxury sedan and premium 4WD car classes