8 Apr 2013

Holiday Holdings International is selected as Hertz's Southern African General Sales Agent, tasked for growing Hertz's outbound vehicle hire bookings from SA, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho, Zimbabwe and Namibia; to their 8800 locations worldwide.

Sep 2012

After 2 years of negotiations, the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group & Hertz Global Holdings have announced that Hertz are acquiring Dollar Thrifty: "The transaction provides Hertz instant scale with two new, well-established brands with airport concession infrastructure in the mid-tier value segment.  We'll be a stronger global competitive player with a full range of rental options, not only in the US but in Europe and other markets, given Dollar Thrifty's strong international presence". said Mark Frissora, CEO of Hertz. The process took fairly long as a bidding war took place with Avis Budget.

15 Jun 2012

Book before the 15th June 2012 to get 15% off Hertz car hire (for reservations before 16 Dec 2012)

1 Nov 2010

Hertz appoints Springbok rugby captain John Smit as brand ambassador. “An increase in demand for chauffeur services during recent years encouraged us to focus greater attention on the Hertz Chauffeur Drive and Transfer Services division of our operations. Adding muscle to the campaign was definitely the right move to make, and John is playing an important role in promoting our brand. Of course, John also makes use of our Chauffer Drive Service whenever he needs it. We decided to get John involved in the relaunch of our Chauffer Drive Service because he embodies the qualities that we want to promote: he is professional, likable, reliable and popular.” says Jonathan Odes, Public Relations Officer at Hertz’s.

10 Jun 2009

Hertz announces the appointment of the following staff members

• Gunther Cartes - Gauteng Province Workshop supervisor

• Francis Human - Car Park supervisor - Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport

• Sugan Moodley - Gauteng Province area manager

• Pravesh Rathinum - Branch Manager at Richards Bay airport

• Michelle Stevens - Agency Manager for Pietermartizburg Airport

• Byron Whitson - National Operations Manager

• Claire Whitson - Gauteng Province Sales Co-ordinator

19 Feb 2009

The opening of a new Hertz car rental office at Paarden Eisland (Cape Town), and the relocation of the Hertz Head Office in Illovo to Kempton Park (Johannesburg) and the Illovo branch to Randburg.

15 Dec 2008

Hertz announces the appointment of Brendan McCarthy as its new National Chauffer Drive Manager.

Oct 2008

Hertz pranks Cokey Falkow at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo offices.

Sep 2008

Hertz turns 90 years old.

19 May 2008

Laura Theunissen and Kgagamatso each win a Garmin GPS as part of a Hertz rent a car "spot the car" competition.

21 Apr 2008

Hertz takes delivery of eighteen branded Volkswagen Polo Playa vehicles.

1 Apr 2008

Hertz opens its 32nd office in southern Africa at 2 Bird Street, Stellenbosch. The branch is headed up by Miranda le Grange.

1 Mar 2008

Mark Wood joins Hertz as the Manager of Sales and Operations of Hertz Southern Africa. Simulataneously, Pat O' Brien is being appointed Divisional Chief Executive, replacing Gareth Tindall who will remain as a non-executive until June 2008. Tindall, joined Hertz in June 2005.

15 Dec 2007

Hertz starts providing (in the USA) "Nick on the Go", a portable media player, to customers driving with their kids. The player is pre-loaded with shows like "Dora the Explorer" and "SpongeBob Squarepants".

2006

Hertz introduces its range of fuel-efficient, environmentally-friendly cars (the Green Collection).

2004

Hertz members can make reservations for specific makes and models.

Mar 2002

Hertz starts operations in Beijing, Guangzhou and Shanghai.

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Dec 1996

Hertz establishes its first website:

13 Dec 1993

Hertz announces that it will be reentering the South African car rental market, after a 5 year absense. Imperial Car Rental signed a 5 year franchise agreement with Hertz to handle their bookings in South Africa (Hertz in turn will handle Imperial's bookings outside of South Africa).

1992

Hertz stops using OJ Simpson in its advertisements.

1989

Hertz introduces its #1 Club Gold® Service.

1985

Walter Jacobs, the founder of Hertz, dies.

1984

Hertz introduces Computerised Driving Directions.

1971

Hertz goes on-line, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

1970

Hertz establishes its worldwide reservations centre in Oklahoma City.

1965

Hertz Equipment Rental is established.

22 Nov 1963

At the assassination of JFK, A big billboard marketing Hertz was up on the roof of the Texas School Book Depository in Dealey Plaza.

1960

Walter Jacobs, the founder of Hertz, retires as Hertz's president.

1954

The Hertz Corporation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

1953

Omnibus purchases Hertz car rental from General Motors.

1932

Hertz opens a rent-a-car facility at Chicago's Midway Airport, to assist people engaging in the flying phenomenon.

Sep 1918

At the age of 22, Walter Jacobs starts renting out a fleet of 12 Model T Fords in Chicago, USA.

16 Nov 2006

Hertz is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (for the third time!) with the symbol "HTZ"'.

22 Dec 2005

Hertz is purchased by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice; Merrill Lynch Private Global Equity and The Carlyle Group (private equity companies). The group pay $5.6 billion in cash.

9 Mar 2001

Hertz delists (again) and Ford purchases that part of Hertz which it does not already own (18.5%).

25 Apr 1997

Hertz is listed the New York Stock Exchange (for the second time), under the symbol "HRZ".

1988

Volvo North America joins Hertz management and Ford as a co-investor in Park Ridge Corporation.

30 Dec 1987

Park Ridge Corporation purchases Hertz. Park Ridge Corporation is ownd by members of Hertz senior management and the Ford Motor Company.

1967

The Hertz Corporation is purchased by the RCA Corporation.

1926

General Motors purchases Yellow Truck, and along with it gets Hertz Drive-Ur-Self System.

1923

John Hertz purchases Walter Jacobs' car rental operation, and it becomes part of Hertz's Yellow Cab and Yellow Truck and Coach Manufacturing Company. John Hertz renames the company Hertz Drive-Ur-Self System.

Sep 1918

A car rental organisation is set up by Walter Jacobs in Chicago, USA.

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Telephonic reservations

+27 21 935 4800
0861 600 136

Fax reservations

+27 21 935 4801

Email bookings

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Hertz Car Sales are responsible for selling the Hertz car and van rental fleet, to trade buyers and private purchasers.

Hertz Claim Management provides claim management services for car and general liability claims.

Hertz Equipment Rental rents out and sells heavy equipment, tools and machinery.

Hertz Lease offers leasing and fleet management services throughout Hertz's franchise network in Africa (including South Africa), Europe and the Middle-East.

Hertz Truck and Van Rental rents tracks and vans for business and personal use.