LA Hertz has got to be e slowest! Been here other times it seems that even though I have my car pre-scheduled the line waits are long and I usually have my ID's payment methods and my rental information ready they still poke along! Getting out of the lot is even a worse disaster especially on Friday! Ran into a long lines and slow attendants! Maybe need to figure out more efficient ways of getting you to a car and out of the lot! read more

This hertz location is a massive car rental facility a few minutes from the airport. You have to take a shuttle bus to get there. They do a good job processing hundreds of people a day. Make sure you book everything ahead of time and add any additional policy or features you want. They were friendly and didn't push too much. It's very easy to get overcharged. Going back is the same it's all like herding people through. You drop off the car and then just go. They emailed a receipt in a few hours and everything was accurate. Don't expect personal service and attention here and you will be fine. Pretty much all of the car rental companies are like this. read more

BEWARE!!! NEVER rent from Hertz at LAX! First, the shuttle bus to the Marriott took half an hour to come to bring us to the car rental in the hotel. Then there is one person at the desk who was quite incompetent. Many keys were in a drawer and he couldn't find our car key. He then gives us an SUV which we didn't book then took that back only to say he only had electric cars available, which I do not know how to drive! Sorry. There are no other cars for us. We get outside to collect the car, and it's a HYBRID! The guys was SO slow and uninformed to say the least. We travelled 3000 to deal with a very incompetent dealer. The man was a joke and I will never, ever get a car from Hertz again. read more

They had no cars available despite us having a reservation. There were around 50+ people waiting for 4+ hours in the middle of the night. They should have a system where they expect a car will be available during the reserved time (like an Airbnb) to prevent this. read more

We just received a perfect service from Hertz. We could not be happier. The service was timely, the car was perfect and they communicated well. We had misread our train schedule and in a pinch Manny the Manager and Mike ( in the Ventura office) worked out an urgent trip to take us to the train station with our bags. They went above and beyond and we have deep gratitude to these kind people. read more

I had already done my homework, so I knew in advance that the Hertz location where I booked my car rental pick up and drop off was NOT at LAX airport. I had to board a Hertz shuttle at the airport that picked me up and then transported me to the Hertz rental location no more than 2 miles away. I'm a Herts Gold Member, but I found a very good rental rate through AmEx for the 5 days I was going to be in SoCal. Unfortunately, this meant that I was not going to be treated like a Gold Member. Instead of looking for my name that showed which parking space my rental car was parked in and being able to bypass going to the counter, I had to go to wait in line and talk to a rep at the counter. I waited in line for about 20 minutes before being waved over to the counter by one of the employees. Unfortunately, I got the employee with neither customer service skills nor personality, and definitely didn't have a sense of urgency to get customers in cars and on with their business. So after checking my ID and running my credit card, she told me that I could choose any rental car parked between two different numbers. I asked her where these cars were, and she just pointed in a general direction that only she understood. I knew other Hertz employees were walking around the property, so I hoped that I would run into one of them who was a lot more helpful than Ms No Personality at the counter. I was so happy that an employee seeing the "I'm lost" expression on my face understood it and answered my questions, walking with means showing which spaces of cars that I could choose any car from. It took me about 10 minutes of walking around, looking at mostly SUVs made by Toyota, Hyundai, Nissan, Ford, Chevy, Mazda and even Infiniti, before I decided on a Mazda rental CX-5 that was easy on gas, especially since the price of gas in the LA metro area was over $4 per gallon. It had external and internal marks and scratches, so took pics just in case there was a dispute later on, which never happened. Driving off of the Hertz rental property didn't take long. The SUV handled well and I didn't have any issues with it during the five days I used it. I filled up the tank prior to returning it to the same location I picked it up from. When I got back onto the Hertz property, signage showed where I needed to go. However, I wasn't sure where exactly I was supposed to stop and park. I saw an employee near where I thought I was supposed to drop off the vehicle, but the employee seemed to ignore me and didn't give me any type of indication where to stop. I had turned off the ignition, and then started it up again and started moving the SUV. That's when the employee suddenly took interest in what I was doing and looked at me, started waving his arms and formed an X with his arms. Oh, so you WERE watching me earlier but just wanted to be unhelpful, huh? OK, thanks for nothing! I turned off the engine, and handed the keys to the employee, who gave me a printout of my final charges. I looked at the breakdown and saw nothing out of the ordinary, so I grabbed my luggage and immediately boarded a waiting shuttle that dropped me off at LAX. My experience was OK. It was actually the low level of customer service from two unhelpful employees that brought the rating down to just OK. I hadn't noted this earlier, but the Hertz shuttle drivers were courteous and informative. read more

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I'm really bummed to write this review- because it is NOT about the employees or the cars- it's about the greedy business model. I've rented with Hertz twice now and haven't received my deposit back. Their contracts and agreements state that safety deposits will be returned 3-4 days after the rental period. Last time it took 3 months, and for my most recent rental we're going on 6 weeks. I returned both cars fully gased, and technically cleaner than they left the lot (yes, I buffed out paint transfers that were preexisting on their vehicles AND identified the areas with pictures before leaving the lot) What's worse is I can't get through to customer service over the phone. For the love of (insert your deity here) can y'all get rid of the automated systems? Create some jobs in this economy? JFC A person on the other end of the line could have helped me in 10 minutes, and now you gotta read this long-ass rant. That's all I'm saying! Crooked business practices. Again- NOT A REFLECTION OF THE EMPLOYEES CLOCKING IN AND OUT- down with the CEOS! read more

It bothers me to even give them 1 star. Made reservation with Expedia for 1 day $58.08 including taxes, unlimited miles, returning at San Diego Airport the following day. Dropped car off on time with a FULL tank of gas. Got billed for a full tank of gas, late return, and miles! Spoke to Mathew J. Ching several times on the phone. Emailed him the receipt for gas, the Expedia reservation with terms and out the door price, and the agreement the counter person Rosie and the gate person Gail jumbled. Still waiting for them to refund me. What a rip off! Check out photos, proof is there! read more

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Pick another company this was the most dysfunctional rental pick up I've ever experienced. Literally waited 2 hours just to get out of the parking lot after paying for the vehicle. All employees are walking around like they don't know what is going on. System kept going down and they blamed it on my card. I will never use hertz again after this experience read more

Hertz - Complete congestion - Car Rental Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Horrible Horrible, spending so much on a car and they don't even have them! Booked a reservation for a car to travel and guess what, it's 10 at night and I guess they don't have cars? Horrible place never go to this BS read more

It's not really about the location its about the 1888 695 2182 online number for the website Jack the employee sounds so "kind and helpful when trying to assist with supposedly making a reservation for a vehicle making guaranties that a vehicle is available at the branch location very convincing in making you purchase a GO2BANK card from any nearby store and depositing the reservation $$$amount without activating the card stating that is the total amount and it's a promotional weekend special that it will be even cheaper". ITS A BIG SCAM...everything is like I'll be on the phone with you sounding so "concerned in helping of guaranteeing a car rental"but it's JUST TAKING ADVANTAGE OF PEOPLE Then you no longer could get a hold of Jack because his "so call supervisor Frank 1888 695 7405 then gets on the line stating that more money is needed and that you have to purchase another GO2BANK card for insurance reasons etc"... DO NOT CALL ANY online number it's better GO IN PERSON TO ANY BRANCH LOCATION AND SPEAK WITH A REPRESENTATIVE THERE TO MAKE YOUR EXPERIENCE LESS STRESSFUL. DO NOT GIVE OUT ANY INFORMATION UNLESS IN PERSON AT BRANCH LOCATION AND FOR CAR RENTALS AT HERTZ ITS ONLY MASTER CARDS NO DEBIT CARDS ARE VALID read more

Avoid at all costs -this company is clownshoes I rented and paid for a cat rental in April 2025. Paid for it using my Chime credit card and they took the money IMMEDIATELY. I go to the pick up the car today and am told I can't use a chime card. But they still took my money. I go through the Facebook page to be passed around from agent to agent to be told my refund will take 3 to 5 business days. Meanwhile the trip I had planned for a graduation is in jeopardy. Hertz will never get any business from me and I suggest you do the same. read more

we booked the rental reservation online ahead. There is a shuttle to pick you up from the airport to Hertz. After arrived Hertz, I saw the name on the sign and tell me the car's location. Options seem a lot but all seem same brand. Like ford, Nissan, etc. we picked a clean car and took off. Pretty smooth experience. There is a checkout gate after you pick up the car. read more

Hertz - Checkout point - Car Rental Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If I could give a negative review, I would. I have the reservation, but they didn't have the car available. It was middle of the night and we had to stand in line to wait for the car. They said they were bringing the cars from other locations. After waiting for 30 minutes and learning that some people had been waiting for more than 1 hr, I gave up. They were still few people in front of me and they hadn't gotten their car either. At first, I thought this could be resolved if I had the status or pre check in. But I spoke to some of the people who were waiting, and they didn't have their car either even though their names were on the Gold screen. Anyhow, all of us who were standing in line had reservation. Hertz knew how many people were gonna come and they didn't prepare accordingly or cancel our reservation if they couldn't take it. Such a poor management and customer service. The staffs were mixed. The lady at the counter didn't seem like she was really interested in being there but the lady who was with us in the line was pretty nice. Hertz has really been going downhill in service and quality. The only reason I rented with them was because they gave such a low corporate rate so they came as the preferred or recommended vendor. Now I know why. read more

The experience went from worried to greatness due to the lifetime commitment to excellence by Annie. Our flight arrived earlier, so my name was not on the arrival board for my car. That's not unusual, I've been with Hertz Gold since 1992, so I knew it was a timing issue. Since I input my flight information when I travel I hope the computer tracks the flight but it doesn't always work. I jumped into the Gold membership area where all hands were on deck. I reserved a luxury car, and was sent to a specific stall. I prefer just going to the Presidents Circle or Gold area depending on status. To my surprise the car was a Hyundai. I don't care what anyone tells me, I do not consider Hyundai's to be luxury cars. They are knockoffs of other brands in my humble opinion. I went back to the Gold area & Annie was outside with her computer helping people.She jumped into action!! She contacted someone on the radio and inquired about a Chrysler 300, which was the only other car listed for the category I rented. There were some in the wash area and would be a while to get through the cleaning. We then we to the President's circle and found a SUV. She got water for us and thanks us. Great job Annie! read more

Hertz - Car Rental Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Hertz LAX - Terrible Experience and Horrible Customer Service I am absolutely furious with my recent experience with Hertz. This was my first time using my points for a car rental, and it turned into an absolute nightmare. I ordered the car through the Hertz app, followed the instructions, and thought everything would go smoothly. However, things took a drastic turn when I arrived at Hertz LAX. I received an email saying all I needed to do was go to the Gold Member line and choose a car. So, I showed up, saw my name on the board, and went straight to the Gold Member lot, expecting an easy pick-up. When I was checking out, the employee didn't say a word about anything extra, just handed me the receipt, and I left. To my shock, what should have been a car rental for less than $100 ended up being over $200! Not once did the employee mention I was being charged extra, nor did she inform me that my rental had been updated to the full rate without any prior communication. When I called the Hertz service line to try to resolve this, no one could help me. I even returned the car a full day early, thinking that might reduce the cost, but nothing changed. I asked if my points could be reimbursed since the rental was significantly more expensive than expected. Their response? No. Apparently, they had already processed the charge, and they had updated the rate to a daily rate, meaning I paid as if I hadn't even reserved the car, and they used my points for the cost of that inflated rate. So not only do I end up paying 2-3 times more than I should have, but I also lose my points, which is just ridiculous. There was zero communication about any of this. Why wasn't I informed beforehand that I needed to go to the counter to check out a car instead of just choosing one from the Gold Member lot? Why didn't I get an email warning me that the rate might change? Why was there no transparency at any point? The entire experience was insane, and I feel completely taken advantage of. This was the worst customer service I've ever received. read more

Long lines. I'm writing this on the 20 minute mark of tryna leave with the rental car. Line to pay. 20 minutes. Line to get out 20+ . The lady inside was nice but that's all. read more

Hertz - Car Rental Near Me - Los Angeles, California

OMG, where do I start. The young lady at the rental desk did Not take any correct information upon check in, which I found out inadvertently as I was exiting the lot! Drive to gate to leave out, waited over 10 minutes to find out that I had to go back to the GOLD member desk.. Had to wait another 10 min to see another agent. What a shit show. Then I was told that a manager was at the front gate and to share my concerns. Well I saw that manager in a sun hat directing traffic and when I begin to share my concerns he said, "Ill come and talk with you" He didn't ... Due this this entire unorganized mess that Hertz has at the LAX, Ive missed my Dental Procedure. This was ALL due to the lack of care by Hertz! Avis and Enterprise are golden! Never again Hertz You've cost me time and money! read more

I waited over an hour in line to get to talk to a customer service employee because the car I reserved was not available at the time of pick up. I checked in early online through the link the day before but still the car was not available. After waiting in line for an hour, the employee "upgraded" the car for free and assigned a vehicle to me. Then I was told to pick any full size car parked within "presidents circle" but when I went out there there were no cars but another line with another employee assigning cars as they came in one by one. When I went to leave I was told that the car I was in was not the car assigned. I explained the situation at the counter and she updated the vehicle info on my account. It took nearly 2 hrs from the time the shuttle arrived to us driving off the lot. read more

I'm not going to use names as I believe it will impact the associates directly. However, the LAX location charges a full day rate although the return is less than 24 hours later. First, the representative at the LAX location was not friendly. I began by asking for a Jeep or convertible to rent and the representative mentioned that those type of cars could not be taken from the LAX Hertz to another Hertz location in another city. He then tells me, due to the inconvenience, he upgraded me, which I was excited about, but turns out it wasn't an upgrade at all. I was upgraded to "Zone 3" which is was considered a compact car, which originally I did not even ask for nor want, and the instructions provided to pick a car were not clear. We had to flag down two different employees to show us what was available. Finally, after struggling for some time to open the trunk on a Ford (broken latch), we drove off in a Toyota. To make matters worse, the next day, I head over to Cerritos Ford Hertz location to drop off the vehicle, as assigned, and waited over 45 minutes for a Hertz representative to NEVER show up! Even the Ford employees told me that the Hertz representatives are hardly ever there at that location!! Seriously inconvenient!! Especially when throughout this entire experience, I have my young child with me! SO WHY EVEN OFFER THAT LOCATION AS A DROP OFF OPTION??? We then had to drive to the Downey location to drop off the vehicle. Since there wasn't a representative at the Cerritos Ford Hertz, I call Customer Service to advise them of the situation and the call center representative had the nerve to tell me there would be no additional charge for taking the car to another location and for turning it in late! WHAT????? I showed up hours early AND STILL drove the the car to another location. Where was the Hertz representative at though!?!?!? The Downey location was the only place that had helpful employees. Otherwise, this experience was a nightmare. I always rent cars from Hertz. I have another week long trip in a few days, but after this experience, I am definitely taking my business elsewhere and if you're a parent, traveling with children, please do the same. read more

Thank you so much to Ms. Antoinette for being patient and efficient with helping me secure my rental. There's was a mix up and she had the patience of a saint. Thank you for your wonderful customer service!!! read more

Unsure why they have a phone if they don't answer it. Ive called over 7 times in the last few days to let them know the car needs an oil change and it's simply impossible to get ahold of anyone. I've been on the line for over 15 minutes even just now with no one picking up. Terrible customer service. read more

One star only because I got a car. Not the car I reserved. Not a better car at the same price. But because I waited 25 minutes at the airport curb until one of their buses came by. (Other rental services came multiple times in that 20 minutes.)Also, because the line at the office was at least an hour wait. Because the counter agents are NOT helpful or courteous. Because I had to upgrade due to their incompetence and overbooking. Because it cost me at least $200+ more than my initial reservation. DO BETTER! BE BETTER! read more

My experience was smooth from the shuttle ride to the drop off. Maybe partly because I have President circle level. I didn't have to go to a desk or stand in line. I went straight to the area where the President circle car inventories were and was told to pick whatever car I wanted. Originally I didn't reserved a Tesla but decided to just get one this time. The two black gentlemen were very nice and had great customer service. The young black gentleman that has the beautiful curly hair was extremely helpful and showed me how to use the vehicle. Returning the Tesla was just as easy. Came in and dropped it off and went straight to the shuttle to the airport. Would defiantly be back again. read more

Terrible customer service. I rent from here frequently. I've been a President circle member for 5 years now and everything about this location from customer service to the restroom facilities to the selection of cars have truly plummeted. It's unfortunate they have filed for bankruptcy but if they keep up the customer service they have, they will find themselves staying down. I was being serviced by an agent who left and forgot all about me then the manager, Jonah, was helping me and he is unapproachable, unfriendly, lacks true customer satisfaction and ensuring his loyal customers retention rate is maintained. The restrooms are under maintained, lacks proper sanitation and the few good workers they have look exhausted from having to over deliver for the many who aren't. If you have a choice, please rent elsewhere read more

Holy waste my time! Not sure what world that waiting in a line for over an hour is acceptable and having the front desk staff moving like molasses. And it was hot, turn on the AC man, we pay you enough. Most of the staff were dead in the eyes and had no personality, who is training these people. Car smelled like weed, not that I mind weed but I dont want to rent a car that smells like weed. Really poor service. Care was in good condition, but Ill never do that again. The place was pretty filthy as well. Everyone has a tude, no one seemed to care. Hire more people, train them, turn on the AC, this is LA not a 3rd world country, wtf read more

Three people at Hertz rental desk to service every bus dropping off more and more customers-- while there were another 3-4 others at the "information desk" doing absolutely nothing. Total mess. I feel bad for the staff at the service desk who have no one to help them. Three people while 10 other service desks are empty. read more

One shuttle every 30 minutes? Ridiculous . 20 of us waiting and seeing Payless, budget, Avis, national , enterprise, sixt, all passing by several times . Finally on after 30+ minutes waiting at busy LAX. read more

Review is not about the employees, they are SO nice and helpful. Review is for their business model. I had a reservation for 12pm pick up a mini van with a front facing child seat. When I got to the hertz around 1, they had neither. The employee helped us by booking a giant truck (not ideal but hey whatever gets us out) but still no child seat. So our 2.5 y/o has been stuck crying for going on 3 hours now with no indication when we can get out. This is horrible! read more

Ben helped out a few soldiers in a bit of a predicament & we really appreciate him. He went above and beyond.

FYI the shuttle won't stop at terminal B It's the international terminal B is very busy so it doesn't make sense read more

Not much to say other than extreme disappointment in how lacking this car rental place is with staffing. Get more people. Get the line moving. This line is ridiculous. That's all. Imagine the worst experience you ever had at the DMV...along with attitude from workers. Everyone is stressed out here. I really should have done the math better to see about Ubering it this time. Horrible start to this trip. Darn. read more

Hertz - Very long lines. Thinking of a quick pick up? Think again. I am standing in this line for 1 hour so far. Holy guacamole! - Car Rental Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Mother Theresa did the dang thing. Showed up after submitting the wrong dates, sold out of cars but she set us up somehow. Rosita, thank you. read more