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hertz additional driver fee

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Sophia Vance

Updated on August 18, 2026

Additional Authorized Operators Fees

At corporate and participating licensee location, the additional fee is $13.50 per day with a maximum of $189.00 per rental for each Additional Authorized Operator.

Does Hertz charge for additional driver spouse?

Hertz. By joining Hertz’s Gold Plus Rewards Program you can add your spouse or domestic partner as an authorized driver for no extra charge.

Does Hertz allow additional driver?

Yes. If the renter wishes to add an Additional Driver, the renter and potential Additional Driver must both present themselves at a rental location with their valid driver’s license and credit card. The Additional Driver must meet standard rental requirements.

What happens if I don’t add additional driver?

Be sure to add all potential drivers to your rental contract. If you skip this step and a non-listed driver gets into an accident, then your insurance or damage waiver will be voided. It’s not worth taking the risk of getting hit with a huge bill if there’s an accident.

Can my husband drive my rental car?

Renter’s spouse or domestic partner who meet the same age and driver’s license requirements of the renter are authorized drivers at no additional charge. Any additional authorized drivers must appear at time of rental and meet age and driver’s license requirements.

What are the benefits of being a Hertz Gold member?

What are the benefits of Hertz Gold Plus Rewards®?
No membership fees.As a member, skip the counter, pick your car and go. Earn Gold Plus Rewards® points toward free car rental days and upgrades at Hertz locations around the world – including luxury vehicle rentals from Hertz Dream Cars Collection.

Can my wife use my Hertz account?

Yes, your spouse/domestic partner should sign up for a fee-waived Gold membership via hertz.com.

Does additional driver have to live at same address?

Does a named driver have to live at the same address as the main driver? No, someone does not have to live at the same address as you to be added as a named driver to your policy.

Can I cancel Hertz reservation?

5. Changes to a reservation must be done at Hertz.com using the “Modify/Cancel” option. Any changes to the reservation may impact the rental charges. If a prepaid reservation is cancelled more than 24 hours before the pickup time, a $100 cancellation fee will be assessed.

Can you drive a rental car on Bruny Island?

No, you can not hire a car on Bruny Island. It is recommended that you hire a car from Hobart Airport and drive to the island.

Why do I need to add additional driver?

If the renter on the agreement cannot operate a rental car because of a disability, an additional driver can drive the vehicle without paying the additional driver fee. The primary renter must fill out a non-licensed renter form, and the driver needs to present their license and be at least 25.

Can additional driver drive alone?

Also known as an additional driver, a named driver is an individual who has been added to someone else’s car insurance policy so that they can legally drive their vehicle with the same level of cover as the main driver. A named driver is not legally permitted to drive the vehicle more than the main driver, however.

How many additional drivers can I add?

You can usually add up to four. Contact your insurer and tell them you want to add another driver to your policy. You’ll probably have to pay a fee for making changes to your policy, even if the price of your premium doesn’t change.

What are the risks of renting a car for someone else?

When you rent a car for someone else, you will likely incur a daily additional driver fee to the tune of $12-$15 per day. You should know, however, that there are many ways to avoid the additional driver fee, depending on where you are renting the car and what is the relationship between you and the additional driver.

Can my wife return my rental car?

Most companies that contract with Hertz have a provision that anyone eligible for the corporation’s rate can be an authorized driver – making returns easy. I too had no problems. Just return the car and they give you a receipt showing how much it was charged to the credit card that was on file. I too had no problems.