Hertz is offering two discount specials for U.S. and Canadian residents traveling to Europe.

From now until June 30, 2007, customers can save up to 15 percent off non-prepaid Hertz Affordable Europe® rates. The offer is valid for any car class at participating locations throughout Europe. To take advantage of this offer, customers must mention Rate Code WEG at the time of reservation or enter the Rate Code in the appropriate field during the online reservation process.

Travelers to Germany can save up to 50 Euros on select German cars. This offer provides 30 Euros off the rental rates for cars such as the VW Golf, Audi A4, or Mercedes C Class or 50 Euros off the rental rates for Mercedes E, S and M classes, Mercedes SLK convertible and BMW 3 series convertible. The offer is valid on qualifying Hertz Affordable Europe rentals of five or more days at participating corporate airport locations in Germany from now until September 30, 2007.

To take advantage of this offer, customers must mention Promotion Code 101474 at the time of reservation or enter the Promotion Code in the appropriate field during the online reservation process. For both phone and online reservations, customers must also present the offer page found in the “To Europe, Middle East, Africa” tab of the “Special Offers” section of hertz.com, at time of rental pick up.

For both offers, standard Hertz Affordable Europe Program rules, rental qualifications, rental periods and return restrictions in effect at time and place of rental apply. Reservations must be made at least 8 hours in advance from the U.S. or Canada. These offers cannot be combined with each other nor with any other offers, discounts, coupons or promotions, and these offers cannot be applied to completed rentals. All cars are subject to availability. Blackout periods and other restrictions apply.

The Hertz Affordable Europe Program is available at more than 2,000 Hertz locations in 53 countries, and offers a wide range of services including:

• Flexible payment plans, including the option to lock-in and prepay in U.S. or Canadian rates, or pay in local currency
• Inclusive rates with Theft Protection (TP) and optional Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) available
• Free unlimited mileage
• Immediate confirmation of cars with automatic transmission in gateway cities
• Free drop-offs between major cities within the country of rental, with the Rent-It-Here, Leave-It-There Program
• Refunds on unused portions of prepaid vouchers and no fee for cancellations
• Instant return service to expedite vehicle drop-off, available in most European cities.

For more information about the Affordable Europe Program or to make reservations, agents may log on to hertzagent.com, call Hertz’s toll-free International Ambassador Line, 1-800-654-8881, or access Hertz’s DRS pages, keyword INTL. Customers may call their travel agent, or Hertz International Reservations toll-free at 1-800-654-3001. Information and reservations are also available on the web at www.hertz.com.

Hertz, the world’s largest general use car rental brand, operates from approximately 7,700 locations in 145 countries worldwide. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 69 major airports in Europe, operating both corporate and licensee locations in cities and airports in North America, Europe, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. In addition, the Company has licensee locations in cities and airports in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz #1 Club Gold®, NeverLost® customized, onboard navigation systems, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the company’s Prestige, Fun and Green Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. Hertz also operates one of the world's largest equipment rental businesses, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (www.hertzequip.com), offering a diverse line of equipment, including tools and supplies, as well as new and used equipment for sale, to customers ranging from major industrial companies to local contractors and consumers through more than 360 branches in the United States, Canada, France and Spain.

SOURCE: Hertz