Apologies if this has already been asked but I've looked through the other additional driver threads and can't find what I'm looking for.

I've booked a car to pick-up at LAX next month (Gold service). I need to add an additional driver who is neither my better half nor co-worker. I understand that I can stop by the counter when collecting the vehicle to complete an "Additional Authorized Operator" procedure. However, ideally I would like to avoid stopping at the Hertz counter altogether if possible so we can get on our way without any delay. Has anyone had any success adding someone (other than spouse / co-worker) in advance? Can I visit my local Hertz office in Spain with the additional driver to complete this procedure? Any advice greatly welcome!

I tried calling the Hertz customer service line but was in a queue for 20 minutes and the call was still not answered.

Thanks
Latitude40

must be done at counter, both have to be present, im 99% sure theres no fee in CA

Additional Authorized Operators Fees
USD 13.00 per day, maximum USD 65.00 per rental, for each Additional Authorized Operator.



Exceptions -



California - no fee for Additional Authorized Operators



Nevada - USD 10.67 per day, maximum USD 53.35 per rental, per each additional authorized operator.



New York - USD 10.00 per day up to a maximum of USD 50.00, per each additional authorized operator.



AAA - Spouse/Domestic Partner of AAA members are not requiredd to have a seperate AAA membership in order to receive the free AAO privileges. For other rentals, the AAO fee is also waived when both the renter and the AAO are AAA members when booking includes AAA discount number.



USAA - No charge for qualified additional operators who are USAA members when signing on to a USAA rental when booking includes USAA discount number.



AARP - No charge for qualified additional authorized operators who are AARP members when signing on to an AARP rental when booking includes an AARP discount number.

Additional Authorized Operators
- Individuals not automatically covered on the Rental Agreement as Authorized Operators noted above may be signed on as an "Additional Authorized Operator" (AAO). AAO's must be present and may be signed on to the rental agreement at the time of rental or during the rental at any US corporate location.
- Renter and each AAO must be present to sign Rental Agreement, present an acceptable credit card or debit card (if renting city accepts debit cards) in their own name, or a current round-trip ticket (air, train or bus), show valid driver's license, and must be a minimum of 21 years of age. For those 21 through 24 the location's age differential will apply.

Thanks for your reply Hertz4me

It confirms what I suspected. Hope the queue at LAX isn't too long!

Latitude40

We will also pickup and return the car in Los Angeles and we will drive to Nevada where is a driver fee.

Do we have to buy the extra Driver Fee when we leave California, or depends the fee just to the pickup location ?

It's based on where you rent FROM

can this be done at a later time ..if theres a smaller rental location elsewhere