Hertz is a car rental and mobility services company founded in Chicago in 1918 by Walter L. Jacobs, then 22 years old, with a fleet of twelve Ford Model Ts. Now more than a century old, the company employs around 24,000 people across locations at airports and in neighbourhoods worldwide.
The company's core business is vehicle rental for individuals and businesses, spanning passenger cars, trucks, and local short-term rentals. Its main service lines include:
- Car rentals – its primary offering, serving leisure travellers, business travellers, and everyday customers
- Hertz Local Edition – a neighbourhood-focused rental service operating outside airport locations
- Truck rental services – commercial and utility truck rentals alongside passenger vehicles
- Hertz Car Sales – a retail arm selling used vehicles
Hertz operates globally, with its workforce distributed across airport hubs and local branches in markets around the world. The company serves a broad customer base that includes families travelling on holiday, business travellers, and individuals requiring short-term vehicle access.
