Hertz Platinum
 

Does anybody know how to get Platinum? I called Hertz and asked about upgrading my membership, but they said they are not selling it this time?

What do you mean by Platinum? Is this some hidden level? I thought there's only Gold Plus Rewards, 5 star, then Presidents' Circle.

I never knew, thanks!

Asked and answered myriad times over (among many)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz...light=platinum
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz...light=platinum
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hertz...light=platinum

I appreciate the help but none of these threads have the answer. I'm not looking to see what value Platinum gets, but how to actually obtain the status. For what its worth, I called back Hertz again and a more helpful lady told me to wait for the status match to PC before asking about Platinum.

Call 888-777-2400, they will ask for you platinum number, just say you are not currently a platinum member, but willing to see if there is enroll option. They will then email you a quote of cost among with terms and conditions.

It was my experience when I did this in 2014 for $1200 a year.

Hertz Platinum is a benefit of the Amex Centurion card. You could always try that route.......

Called Hertz Plat again. They are no longer allowing paid upgrades to Plat as of this year.

Hertz platinum is a "by invitation only" program. Great benes: Car waiting for you outside luggage claim, they drive you back to terminal in your car. Upgrades spotty from 2 to best.

Upgrades are spotty but it depends on the car class in your profile. I've been happy with the upgrades I get. The car waiting and drive back are the most useful benefits for me although BOS has just stopped the curbside delivery citing "security" issues.

Status Match to Platinum + Platinum Recent Experiences
 

Does anyone know if Hertz will match Avis Chairman’s to Platinum? Going someplace this winter for work where there’s only a HLE and no nearby Avis locations.
Also, post bankruptcy, how have they been doing with upgrades for Plats? The official policy had been up to premium/luxury but in 2018/2019 friends told me they’ve been willing to give out Prestige cars or whatever was in the upgrade stalls for free. Any recent experiences?

No, they will not. Platinum is not really a status level that’s attainable through rental volume. It’s reserved for VIPs and high-level decision-makers at very large companies. The highest level you’re likely to get matched to is President’s Circle and it would be very unlikely to get a Prestige vehicle at an HLE as an upgrade. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

Thanks. Since Chairman’s is also invitation only and has similar service (airport drive back, private airport delivery, etc.) wasn’t sure if that was an exception to the PC only rule. Having been a PC I know it’s lackluster outside of UC, which is hit or miss now at best.