Which credit card has a Hertz discount?

[CameronLynn]

The best credit cards for Hertz discounts are the Visa Infinite, Mastercard World Elite, American Express Platinum, and Capital One Venture X. These cards offer discounts ranging from 15% to 25% off rentals, plus valuable perks like complimentary elite status (Five Star or President's Circle), free additional drivers, and extended return grace periods. To secure these benefits, you must book through a dedicated partner link or use a specific Corporate Discount Code (CDP) and pay with the eligible card.

Hertz maintains ongoing partnerships with major credit card networks and issuers, providing cardholders with both savings and enhanced rental experiences. The specific benefits vary significantly by card tier and issuer.

Card Type / Program	Key Hertz Benefit	Discount / Status Details
Visa	Discount & Status	General Visa cardholders can save up to 25% off. Visa Infinite cardholders receive up to 15% off and complimentary Five Star Status.
Mastercard	Discount	Standard Mastercard holders get up to 15% off. Mastercard World Elite holders can save 10-15% off at participating locations.
American Express Platinum	Discount & Status	Cardholders save up to 15% off on Hertz rentals and receive complimentary President’s Circle top-tier status.
Capital One Venture X	Status & Savings	Cardholders get complimentary Five Star or President’s Circle Status and access to member-exclusive savings offers.

Visa Benefits: Visa’s partnership with Hertz is well-documented. Market data indicates that the discount offer is broadly available, but the premium Five Star Status, which includes benefits like a free vehicle class upgrade and faster rewards earning, is typically reserved for high-end Visa Infinite cards. This status can significantly improve the rental experience by increasing the chances of a better car at no extra cost.

Mastercard Benefits: Mastercard’s offers are widely accessible. The World Elite benefit, offering 10-15% off, is activated through Mastercard’s travel services portal. It’s important to confirm participation at your specific rental location, as terms can vary by country and franchise.

American Express Platinum: The benefit for Amex Platinum cardholders is a core feature of the card’s travel portfolio. The 15% discount combined with President’s Circle Status is one of the most valuable packages. President’s Circle guarantees an upgrade to the best available car in the premium class and includes perks like unlimited free additional drivers.

Capital One Venture X: This card provides a unique value by gifting top-tier status. Industry reports highlight this as a key differentiator for travelers who rent frequently but not enough to earn status organically. The status is applied by linking your Capital One account to your Hertz Gold Plus Rewards profile using a specific promo code.

How to Redeem Your Discount and Perks: The process is standardized but requires precise steps. First, you must book your rental through the official partner booking page for your credit card or issuer. These links are found in your card’s online travel benefits portal. Alternatively, you can enter the designated Corporate Discount Code (CDP) during the booking process on Hertz.com. The CDP for each program is unique; for example, the Amex Platinum CDP is different from the Visa Infinite CDP.

Second, ensure your Hertz Gold Plus Rewards account is updated with the correct partner identification number or status code. This is often done automatically when booking with the correct link, but verifying your profile shows the elite status before pickup is wise.

Finally, you must pay for the entire rental with the eligible credit card that provides the benefit. Using a different card at the counter may invalidate the discount and status benefits. Always present the same credit card and your driver’s license at the rental counter.

[LeBrooke]

As someone who rents cars 20 times a year for work, I live for status matches. My Amex Platinum card automatically gives me Hertz President’s Circle. That means I almost always get a bigger car than I booked without asking. The real game-changer is the free additional driver perk. When my colleague joins a trip, adding them costs nothing. I just book through the Amex Hertz link, pay with the Platinum, and it’s set. The 15% discount is solid, but the time saved and upgraded experience are what I pay the annual fee for.

[OJaxson]

Let’s break down which card to use for a family road trip. You want a discount, but also check the extra driver fee. Hertz charges a daily fee for an additional driver. However, both the American Express Platinum and the Capital One Venture X cards provide status that waives this fee entirely for your spouse or travel partner. For a week-long rental, that waiver can save you more than the discount itself. The Visa Infinite’s Five Star Status might also waive it, but you need to confirm the current terms. My advice? If you have one of these premium cards, use it for the status. If you only have a standard Mastercard, you’ll still get a good discount, but budget for that extra driver cost.

[MiguelDella]

I maximize every trip by stacking benefits. Here’s my routine: I book the Hertz rental using my Capital One Venture X card’s dedicated link to get President’s Circle status and a discount. I pay with the same card to ensure the benefits apply and to earn 2x miles on the purchase. Then, I use the primary rental car insurance that comes with the Venture X to decline Hertz’s expensive collision damage waiver. One booking, multiple layers of value—discount, top-tier status, miles earning, and built-in insurance. The key is starting at the correct partner booking page; never just go directly to Hertz.com.

[AmeliaFitz]

The biggest mistake I see first-timers make is thinking the discount applies automatically. It doesn’t. Simply having the card in your wallet does nothing. You must take action. First, log into your credit card’s online account and find the “Travel Benefits” section. Look for the Hertz offer and click through that specific link. It will take you to a pre-populated Hertz site. If you’re a Hertz Gold Plus Rewards member—which is free to join—log in during this booking process. This links the offer to your profile. At the rental counter, use the same card for payment. If you book directly on Hertz.com without the partner link or code, you will not get the discount or the status, even if you pay with the right card later. Always book through the card’s portal.