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Save Up To 33% On Hertz Van Hire: Sale Extended

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Hertz has extended its 2014 Global Sale by another two weeks until 26th January 2014.

This gives you two more weeks to save up to 33% on Hertz Van Hire!

To start saving, click through to the Hertz website using the link below — and remember, you can always collect Nectar points when you hire with Hertz:

THIS OFFER HAS NOW EXPIRED

Click here to visit the Hertz website

Here are the details:

  • Valid from: 24th December 2013
  • Expires:  26th January 2014
  • Valid for hire periods before 30th June 2014
  • Code: 783530
  • Terms and conditions apply, see Hertz website for details.

 

WIN 20,000 Nectar Points When You Book With Hertz Van Rental!

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Hertz logoBook a van with Hertz Van Rental before the 15th December 2013, and you could win 20,000 Nectar points.

It really is that simple. Hertz is celebrating its 10th birthday as a Nectar partner by giving one lucky customer a whopping 20,000 Nectar points.

All you need to do is book using this code: PC 193362

THIS OFFER HAS NOW EXPIRED

Click here to visit the Hertz website and book now

Remember, you can always collect Nectar points when you book with Hertz.

Here are the details of this great offer:

  • Offer is valid between 18th November 2013 and 15th November 2013
  • Pick up must be by 31st December 2013
  • You must book using code PC 193362 (and use your Nectar card)

Calling All Movember Stars: Could You Be The Face Of Hertz?

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Hertz Movember logoIf you’ve grown a Movember ‘tache to help raise funds and awareness for men’s health, then Hertz wants to hear from you.

Hertz UK is taking part in Movember and to celebrate the achievement of all ‘Mo Bros’, the firm will be rolling out a very special Movember van at the end of the month.

If you would like to gain national exposure for you and your Mo, then all you have to do is upload an image of yourself to the Hertz Movember Facebook page. The best ‘Mo Bro’ picks will be selected by Hertz to be used on the company’s Movember van, which will hit the road later this year.

Click here to upload your pic to the Hertz Movember Facebook page

(Naturally, by uploading your image you give Hertz your consent to use it on the Hertz Movember van.)

Hertz Opens Newcastle Van Rental Supersite

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Hertz Newcastle Van SupersiteHertz UK has opened a new van rental ‘supersite’ to serve the Tyne and Wear area of the north-east of England. The branch, which is located on Industrial Road, Washington, is less than 10 miles from Sunderland and Newcastle and is expected to serve the region’s large business market.

Hertz’s van supersites are aimed at the large fleet rental market, which is experiencing an ongoing shift away from finance and lease ownership models to long-term rental (a subject I touched on recently).

The new site will offer bespoke and standard van rental requirements. Customers will have access to commercial vehicle expertise, service and maintenance support, and efficient repairs of both warranty and non-warranty vehicles.

In addition, Hertz Van Supersites provide innovative fleet management services that enable fleet managers to streamline vehicle usage, cut down pool fleet numbers, and effectively reduce administration costs.

Michel Taride, Group President of Hertz International, said:

“Van rental offers a compelling alternative to vehicle ownership. It reduces the financial commitment of purchasing, breakdown cover, insurance, and getting a fleet taxed and ready for the road. The trend for van fleet rentals instead of purchases is increasing, which has created a requirement for our van rental business to expand even further.”

“Hertz works with thousands of large and small van operators, from self-employed van drivers to large operators with 500+ van fleets,” added Neil Cunningham, General Manager, Hertz UK. “We are excited to be investing and expanding in the local area and also increasing the number of people we employee locally.”

The opening of the Newcastle Van Supersite is part of Hertz’s long term plan to supersize its Van Supersite network in the UK, which now features 21 locations strategically placed throughout the country. The Supersites have the capacity to rent over 1,000 vehicles (out of Hertz UK’s 5000-strong van fleet) and have been specifically built to meet the demands of fleet managers who operate large commercial fleets. Located to enable quick and easy access to motorways, the network enables a rapid response to the needs of fleet managers across a large operating area.

Hertz Van Supersites can also provide body conversions, welfare vehicles or specialist vehicle wrapping. Customers can also benefit from a comprehensive list of services that covers everything from exterior wrap/livery, interior racking and shelving and tow bars, to beacons, cages, speed limiters, flood lights, hand wash units and reversing cameras/sensors.

WIN Tickets To The Rugby League World Cup 2013 Final With Hertz Van Rental

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Hertz Rugby League World Cup van

Book a van with Hertz between 18 and 24 November and you could win a pair of tickets to the Rugby League World Cup 2013 final at Old Trafford.

Book a van with Hertz Van Rental between 18 November 2013 and 24 November 2013 and you could win a pair of tickets to the Rugby League World Cup 2013 Final on 30 November, at Old Trafford, in Manchester.

THIS PROMOTION HAS NOW CLOSED.

That’s right — all you have to do is hire a van — which you’re probably going to do anyway — and you could win a free pair of tickets to one of the biggest events in the rugby calendar, the final of the Rugby League World Cup 2013.

Click here to visit the Hertz Van Rental website and book now

Here are the details of this amazing prize:

THIS PROMOTION HAS NOW CLOSED

  • Two tickets to the Rugby League World Cup final on Saturday 30th November 2013 at Old Trafford, Manchester
  • Bookings must be made before midnight on Sunday 24th November 2013
  • Winners to be drawn and notified by Monday 25th November 2013
  • No transport or hotels are included in the prize
  • For your entry to be valid, you must book and prepay for a car rental between now and 24th November; and complete your rental by 31st December 2013
  • Terms and conditions apply

Click here to visit the Hertz Van Rental website and book now

Save Up to 33% On Hertz Van Rental! [EXPIRED]

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The Hertz global sale kicked off on Saturday, giving you the chance to save up to 33% on Hertz’s standard hire rates.

Hertz has more than 200 hire locations across the UK (click here for a list) and offers a wide range of cars and vans for hire, so you’re sure to be able to find what you need.

You can also collect Nectar points when you hire with Hertz, saving you even more money!

Here are the full details of this discount code offer.

THIS OFFER HAS NOW EXPIRED

HERTZ GLOBAL SALE: UP TO 33% OFF VAN RENTAL

  • Booking dates:  31st August to 22nd September 2013
  • Rental Period:  1st September 2013 to 31st March 2014
  • Code:  778700

To get started, click here to visit the Hertz website.

Hertz Launches Basingstoke Van Supersite

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Hertz logoHertz has opened a new van supersite in Basingstoke, bring the total number of supersites around the UK to 20. The van supersites are designed to serve the needs of fleet market — a growing proportion of which is choosing long-term van rental rather than ownership or traditional leasing.

A full range of vans including Luton box vehicles, tippers, crew cabs and customised vehicles will be available at the Basingstoke supersite. Neil Cunningham, General Manager for the UK, unveiled the official, new Van Supersite at Exhibition Court, Armstrong Road in an opening ceremony today.

As with all Hertz Van Supersites, the Basingstoke Supersite will support both bespoke and standard van rental requirements. Customers will have access to commercial vehicle expertise, service and maintenance support, and efficient repairs of both warranty and non-warranty vehicles. In addition, Hertz Van Supersites provide innovative fleet management services that enable fleet managers to streamline vehicle usage, cut down pool fleet numbers, and effectively reduce administration costs.

“Van rental offers an unbeatable alternative to investing in vehicle ownership.  It reduces the financial commitment companies have to put into everything from breakdown cover and insurance to getting a fleet of vehicles taxed and ready for the road,” said Michel Taride, President of Hertz International.

“The trend for van fleet rentals instead of purchases is increasing, and this shift in behaviour has created a requirement for our van business to expand. We are excited to be investing and expanding in the local area and also increasing the number of people we employee in Basingstoke,” he added.

The opening of the Basingstoke Van Supersite is part of Hertz’s 2012 plan to supersize its Van Supersite network in the UK, which now features 20 locations strategically placed throughout the country.  The Supersites have been specifically built to meet the demands of fleet managers who operate large commercial fleets. Located to enable quick and easy access to motorways, the network enables a rapid response to the needs of fleet managers across a large operating area.

In order to customize vehicles for specific business purposes, Hertz Van Supersites provide body conversions, welfare vehicles or specialist vehicle wrapping. Customers can also benefit from a comprehensive list of services that covers everything from exterior wrap/livery, interior racking and shelving and tow bars, to beacons, cages, speed limiters, flood lights, hand wash units (hot and cold) and reversing cameras/sensors.

Across the UK, Hertz operates a 5,000 strong van fleet with vehicles of up to 3.5 tonnes. Vans available at the Basingstoke location include:

In addition to its network of Van Supersites, Hertz operates an extensive network of standard van rental branches around the UK — you can find a full list here.

Click here to visit the Hertz website.

Hertz Joins Van Excellence Scheme

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Hertz UK is to become the first van hire company in the UK to promote the Freight Transport Association‘s award-winning Van Excellence Code (VEC).

Some of the UK’s largest van operators, including Sainsbury’s, DHL, City Link and Carillion, have already signed up to the scheme and Hertz’s participation will focus on its Owner Driver Van Hire Scheme customers. This scheme serves the needs of large numbers of self-employed van drivers who provide distribution services on a sub-contract basis for the express parcels industry. The SME sector accounts for most of the three million vans on the road in the UK and is where Hertz can play a key role in helping to promote the new VEC standard.

The VEC is aimed at establishing a comprehensive and realistic code of conduct for van operators which will benefit businesses, the environment and all road users. It sets standards in three primary areas: vehicle maintenance, driver competence and behaviour, and environmental impact. Following its tradition for leading innovation and excellence, Hertz will be the first vehicle rental company to endorse the VEC and promote the benefits of Van Excellence accreditation amongst its van hire customers.

Mark Cartwright, Head of Vans and LCV’s at FTA, commented:

“It is a pleasure to welcome Hertz into our association. The success of any initiative on such a large scale requires the support of all the biggest players in the industry. With a reputation for exceptional services and a large customer base, we have no doubt that our relationship with Hertz will be a great asset in our efforts to set the standard for future working practices in the van sector.”

Michel Taride, President of Hertz International, said:

“As one of the world’s leading provider of transport solutions, we are committed to the development of all sectors of the transport industry and have always implemented rigorous standards in all our operations.  As vans are one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK and also critical to the small and medium business economies, it is extremely crucial to have high standards such as the voluntary Van Excellence Code. Combining our strengths with the expertise, knowledge and services of the FTA, we are confident of the success of Van Excellence and are proud to support the FTA in this initiative.”

To find out more about the Van Excellence Code, visit www.vanexcellence.co.uk

Christmas Van Hire For Students – Or Store It Instead

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If you are travelling home this Christmas and need to empty your belongings out of your room in halls, then why not hire  a van for a one-way trip and save your parent’s the hassle of a return trip in a heavily-loaded car?

One-way van hire is surprisingly easy to arrange and Hertz is currently offering great deals on student car and van hire for students aged 19-24.

As far as we know, this is unique amongst van hire companies, most of whom require you to be at least 21 years old.

Hertz has more than 70 locations around the UK, so there is probably one quite close to your university and to your home – perfect for arranging a one-way van hire.

To cut costs still further, why not pool your resources with another student who’s travelling to the same area and halve the cost? Most vans are big enough for two students’ possessions and you may be glad of the company if it’s a long drive.

If you haven’t driven a van before, don’t worry too much – vans are pretty easy to drive. Check out our page on driving a van for the first time for a few tips to remember.

Don’t Take It Home – Store It Instead

Finally, if transporting all of your stuff home for three weeks and then bringing it straight back again seems a bit daft (well, it might do), then consider self storage instead.

Self storage is readily available all over the UK and we’ve put together a self-storage guide to help you get started. The basic principle is simple – you pay by the week or month to have your own private lock-up in secure building or compound. You can choose how much storage you need – from a large cupboard right up to a warehouse!

Collect Triple Nectar Points With Hertz Van Hire

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If you have  Nectar card and need to hire a van or a car, you might want to check whether there is a Hertz van rental branch in your area.

Unlike other van hire companies, Hertz is part of the Nectar reward scheme and you can collect Nectar points on all Hertz vehicle rentals.

Rent a car or van through Hertz between now and the 31st January 2011, you will get triple points: 6 points for every £1 spent (rentals must be completed before 31st January 2011).

Outside this offer period, the normal rate is 2 points per £1 spent.

Here’s how to claim your Nectar points when booking online with Hertz:

  1. If you have a Promotional Code bonus points voucher for Hertz, enter the six digit PC code into the ‘Promotional Code’ field of the booking form when making your booking.
  2. If you do not have a Promotional Code, don’t worry – you can still collect points.
  3. When you reach the ‘Review & Book’ stage of the booking process, select Nectar from the Frequent Traveller/Loyalty drop down list. You should then enter the last 11 digits of your Nectar card number into the Frequent Traveller/Loyalty card number field, without any spaces. You must do this regardless of whether you are using a bonus points voucher.

Once your rental has been completed (i.e. you have returned the car or van), your points will be added onto your card within 28 days.