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How to complain to Hertz

Hertz has no complaints email that we could find on its own site. Use its official online form instead.

Laws that protect you

Consumer Rights Act 2015

Car rental services must be performed with reasonable care and skill. Vehicles must be of satisfactory quality.

Section 9Section 49

Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013

Protection for bookings made online including pre-contractual information requirements.

Tips for Hertz complaints

  • Photograph the car from all angles (including the roof and underside) at pickup AND return
  • Record a video walkround with timestamp before driving away
  • Check the rental agreement carefully for insurance excess and fuel policy
  • Never accept pressure to buy additional insurance at the counter
  • Get the return inspection done in your presence and request a signed condition report

If Hertz doesn't respond

  1. 1

    Customer Service

    No legal deadline: set yours in the letter

    Contact the rental company’s customer service team with evidence

  2. 2

    Formal Written Complaint

    Send a formal complaint citing the Consumer Rights Act and attaching photographic evidence

  3. 3

    BVRLA

    If the company is a BVRLA member, escalate through their conciliation service

    Visit website
  4. 4

    Chargeback / Section 75

    Dispute charges with your credit card provider

  5. 5

    Small Claims Court

    File a claim for unfair charges via Money Claims Online

    Visit website

Frequently asked questions

No - the burden of proof is on them. Always take timestamped photos at pickup and return. If you have evidence of pre-existing damage, dispute the charge in writing.

No - you can decline their insurance and use standalone excess insurance, which is often much cheaper. However, check the T&Cs as some companies require a larger deposit without their insurance.

Deposits should be returned within 14 days of return if no damage is found. If it’s being withheld unfairly, send a formal complaint and escalate to your card provider.

We haven't found a complaints email address that Hertz publishes itself, so start from the complaints route on Hertz's own site: https://www.hertz.co.uk/p/vehicle-guide/car-hire-follow-up/how-to-make-a-complaint. Put "Formal complaint" at the top, with your account or order number, what went wrong, and the outcome you want. Keep a copy of what you send, or a note of the call with the date, so you have a paper trail.

Free calculators and explainers that strengthen the case you make to Hertz.

Not sure what the law actually entitles you to? Start with our UK consumer rights guide - refunds, faulty goods, and how to enforce your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.

Work at Hertz? Reply to complaints here.

Don't let Hertz ignore you

Read your Hertz letter first: it cites the law that applies, sets a deadline, and says what happens when it passes. No account until you want to keep the draft and track what they do next.

Free to draft • The letter is yours either way

Disclaimer: NoReply is an independent consumer advocacy platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Hertz or any of the companies listed on this site. Where an address is marked verified, we read it on Hertz’s own site or a complaint sent to it arrived. Addresses marked not verified have not been checked, and ones marked bounced do not reach Hertz. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.