Hertz Car Rental

Hertz is a prominent car rental company founded in 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, by Walter L. Jacobs. Over the years, it has grown to become one of the largest car rental companies worldwide, operating in 160 countries with over 11,000 rental locations. The company offers a wide range of vehicles, including compact cars, SUVs, and luxury models, catering to both leisure and business travelers. In addition to its flagship brand, Hertz also operates other rental brands such as Dollar, Thrifty, and Firefly. The company is headquartered in Estero, Florida, and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol HTZ. As of 2024, Hertz reported annual revenues of $9.4 billion and employed approximately 27,000 people globally. The company has been recognized for its commitment to ethical business practices, being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies in 2020 by Ethisphere. Hertz continues to innovate in the car rental industry, offering services like the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards loyalty program and expanding its fleet to include electric vehicles in select markets.