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Hertz On Demand Goes Mobile



                         Hertz On Demand Goes Mobile

PR Newswire

PARK RIDGE, N.J., May 21, 2012

PARK RIDGE, N.J., May 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hertz Corporation (NYSE:
HTZ) and its Hertz On Demand car sharing service announce today the launch of
its new mobile website, mobile.hertzondemand.com (and, m.hertzondemand.com)
that allows Hertz On Demand members to make, modify, and cancel reservations.
The site, available to all members, allows any user to make and modify
reservations in any Hertz On Demand city – New York, Boston, Washington, DC,
Miami, San Antonio, London, Paris, Berlin and Madrid, as well as on the more
than 60 college campuses where Hertz On Demand car sharing is available.

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"Hertz On Demand members are very comfortable using mobile, internet-enabled
technology," commented Mark P. Frissora, Hertz Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer.  "With approximately 90% of mobile subscribers in the US and Western
Europe having an internet-ready phone, the new mobile site is a critical
element of Hertz On Demand's expansion efforts.  We are committed to
harnessing user-friendly technology to enhance member activities, and we will
introduce additional mobile services that facilitate the fastest, simplest and
easiest reservation and car sharing experiences in the business."

Hertz On Demand provides members a quick, easy and convenient option to rent a
car spontaneously. Enhanced member benefits offered by the Hertz car sharing
club, include:

  o Free membership. Hertz On Demand has no enrollment fee or annual
    membership fee, and offers low hourly and daily rates. 
  o Rental fleet options. These include the Mercedes C300, Cadillac CTS, Fiat
    500, Mitsubishi Endeavor, Nissan Altima, Chevy Cruze, Chevy Malibu, Mazda
    2, Mazda 3 and Jeep Patriot.
  o 180 miles a day[1], gas and insurance included in rates. 
  o No late fees. Hertz On Demand members will not receive punitive
    charges/late fees for the late return of a vehicle.[2] 
  o Daily rates on Hertz rental car for longer trips. 
  o Unparalleled member service. Including Hertz NeverLost GPS and 24/7, 365
    days-a-year, live, in-car assistance from a team of Hertz Member Care
    experts, both available free of charge.

Hertz On Demand provides an economical, convenient and socially conscious
alternative to car ownership. The pay-as-you-go service, provides members with
24/7 access to vehicles strategically located throughout their city. It has
approximately 130,000 members, is available in five countries and on
approximately 60 university campuses. Overall, Hertz On Demand offers its
members products and services that are unmatched in the car sharing industry,
including:

  o The elimination of all membership and renewal fees in the U.S. and Europe
  o Guaranteed vehicle availability Monday through Thursday in New York City 
  o One-way car sharing rentals between 85 locations in the Northeast U.S.
  o An expansive car sharing fleet with new vehicles added to the service. The
    U.S. fleet includes luxury cars, including the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid,
    Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia; and cars suitable for moving, including the
    Ford Transit Connect and the Nissan Titan pick-up truck. Additionally, a
    variety of electric vehicles are available at select locations, including
    the Chevy Volt, Nissan LEAF, and smart fortwo electric drive 
  o Simplified reservation process. HertzOnDemand.com has a simple reservation
    process, including one way map routing and reservations, enhanced search
    capabilities, and in-depth details about car makes and models  
  o Unparalleled Member Service. Hertz On Demand's industry leading in-car
    technology provides members with a superior rental experience.  Members
    receive a smart chip enabled membership card for keyless entry to any
    reserved car. In car, a hands-free audio kit connects to the in-house
    Member Care Center should members have questions, need assistance or need
    to extend their reservation. Hertz On Demand "communicates" with its cars
    enabling representatives to unlock, engage and locate vehicles, and cars
    are equipped with Hertz NeverLost GPS, iPod and Bluetooth connectivity,
    for hands free driving, as well as EZ Pass transponders.
  o Enrollment in Hertz Gold Plus Rewards.  Hertz On Demand members are
    eligible to enroll in Hertz Gold Plus Rewards™, Hertz's free rewards
    program that provides customers with a range of flexible rewards including
    Points that never expire, 'AnyDay' reward options with no blackouts, easy
    online redemption, international point accrual, and a wide variety of car
    rewards including cars from any of Hertz's Collections -- the Adrenaline,
    Green Traveler, and Prestige Collections.  (Hertz On Demand members must
    be a member of Hertz Gold to earn Gold Plus Rewards Points). 

About Hertz On Demand
Hertz On Demand, Hertz's global car sharing club, has more than 650 vehicles,
130,000 members and more than 500 locations worldwide, including corporate
offices and universities. Hertz On Demand offers a variety of vehicles
available at competitive rates. All cars are equipped with Eileo® technology,
and benefits covered by the hourly rate include gas, insurance, GPS
turn-by-turn navigation, 24/7 roadside assistance, 24-hour in-car Member Care
Center communication, and 180 free miles per day. 

About Hertz
Hertz is the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand operating
from approximately 8,500 locations in approximately 145 countries worldwide.
Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 94 major
airports in Europe, operating both corporate and licensee locations in cities
and airports in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Australia and New
Zealand. The Company also operates the Advantage car rental brand. In
addition, Hertz operates one of the world's largest equipment rental
businesses, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, offering a diverse line of
rental equipment, including tools and supplies, and new and used equipment for
sale from approximately 320 branches in the United States, Canada, China,
France, Italy, Spain and Saudi Arabia.

For more information, visit www.HertzOnDemand.com or www.hertz.com. 

[1] Per 24 hour period 
[2] Late returns will only be charged rates for the additional time used in 30
minute intervals (no punitive fees)

SOURCE The Hertz Corporation
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