On the highway, the tire burst, and they made us wait on the roadside for over an hour before the tow truck arrived. Instead of towing the car to a nearby location just a few kilometers away, they insisted on taking it to San Jose Airport, which is more than 100 kilometers away. It was completely unreasonable. We tried to explain to Hertz customer service that we were stranded on a dangerous highway and rushing to Los Angeles Airport to catch a flight, but they stuck to their standard responses and ignored our requests. We had no choice but to call the police and arrange for a nearby repair shop ourselves. In the end, we had to pay for the tow and tire replacement out of pocket, wasting time and costing us over 12,000 yuan in plane tickets. On that day, it was pouring rain in Monterey, and we got completely soaked while checking the tire. Even now, I still feel furious when I think about it! A few days ago, we received a charge of $465 on my credit card from Hertz. This was an additional fee (we were told at the time of return that there would be a $47 refueling charge, but other fees would be determined later).

Since I had a lot of luggage, the car rental company upgraded me to a Volvo XC90. It was a very thoughtful and customer-friendly service. I’m very satisfied with this car rental experience.

Very satisfied

The wait wasn't long, but they said the reserved car was not available and offered a lower class vehicle. After explaining that it wasn't acceptable, they told us to wait. Later, another staff member came and provided a vehicle of the same class as reserved.

When picking up the car, the child seat didn’t fit properly, but the staff patiently helped us to replace it and familiarize ourselves with the car’s features. Until returning the car at the airport, we truly experienced Hertz’s leading position. The parking lot has complete facilities, including self-service refueling, car washing, and a 24-hour airport shuttle. The service is excellent! The return process was simple and straightforward, and the deposit was refunded immediately after inspection! I will choose Hertz again next time!