Norway, Oslo - hertz fleet
Jul 6, 2016, 9:36 am
#1
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 5
Norway, Oslo - hertz fleet
Hi, anyone know what Hertz are running in their fleet, in Oslo train station for the following classes -
Economy [VW Polo or similar]
Compact [VW Golf or similar]
Driving from Oslo to Bergen in September, in one day, so just want to see what might be likely on the rental front.
Economy [VW Polo or similar]
Compact [VW Golf or similar]
Driving from Oslo to Bergen in September, in one day, so just want to see what might be likely on the rental front.
Jul 19, 2016, 11:50 am
#2
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 14
Hi, anyone know what Hertz are running in their fleet, in Oslo train station for the following classes -
Economy [VW Polo or similar]
Compact [VW Golf or similar]
Driving from Oslo to Bergen in September, in one day, so just want to see what might be likely on the rental front.
Economy [VW Polo or similar]
Compact [VW Golf or similar]
Driving from Oslo to Bergen in September, in one day, so just want to see what might be likely on the rental front.
Jul 19, 2016, 9:02 pm
#4
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC (Primarily EWR)
Programs: UA 1K / *G, Marriott Bonvoy Gold; Avis PC
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I would just warn, as a general notice about Hertz in Norway - it is a FRANCHISE operation. They are stupendously slow in responding to any inquiries, and if you get any damage, you will get absolutely railed on the cost. I am currently working with my Presidential Plus CC coverage to help out on $1200(!!!) that was charged to me for a couple of minor scratches on a door.
If I had known this about them from the beginning, I would have never rented from them.
If I had known this about them from the beginning, I would have never rented from them.
Jul 20, 2016, 2:49 am
#5
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: KSU (Kristiansund N, Norway)
Programs: SAS EBD/ *G
Posts: 2,163
You might also end up with a Toyota Yaris (Polo-class) og Auris (Golf-class).
Some franchises are very fond of the hybrids (I usually rent from Hertz in Fřrde (FDE) and Sogndal (SOG) and the local franchisee there is the local Toyota dealer)
Some franchises are very fond of the hybrids (I usually rent from Hertz in Fřrde (FDE) and Sogndal (SOG) and the local franchisee there is the local Toyota dealer)
Aug 1, 2016, 4:10 pm
#6
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Flatland
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I'll second the point about Hertz in Oslo Sentralstasjon and damage: they tried to get me for a scratch to a (plastic) bumper less than 5cm. I called the front desk and had them confirm that scratches less than 5cm was not chargeable and replied to the "damage control" that it was not chargeable and present already. Nothing back yet...
But get them to register any scratch no matter how small. I slipped up on this one and now I've got a load of hassle.
But get them to register any scratch no matter how small. I slipped up on this one and now I've got a load of hassle.
Aug 15, 2016, 5:34 am
#8
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: KSU (Kristiansund N, Norway)
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Unlike in the US, I have never had any issues of being irregularly charged for damage while renting from Hertz or any other of the majors in Norway.
Oct 10, 2016, 5:46 pm
#9
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Flatland
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If you register even the slightest damage, maybe you'll be OK. They're extremely sharp at Hertz Oslo Sentralstasjon, is all I'll say, and "sharp" is not a compliment in my commercial vocabulary.
In the end I got nothing back from the "damage control", so I assume they realised their error. If I ever rent from them again, I'll be sure to photograph and inspect the entire car extremely carefully.
By the way, if looking at other car rentals, many companies in Norway limit you to 150km/day with high overage like NOK 3/km, so unless you're driving little, choose carefully.
In the end I got nothing back from the "damage control", so I assume they realised their error. If I ever rent from them again, I'll be sure to photograph and inspect the entire car extremely carefully.
By the way, if looking at other car rentals, many companies in Norway limit you to 150km/day with high overage like NOK 3/km, so unless you're driving little, choose carefully.