What does it take to rent a car?

Renting a car is a popular option for many travelers looking to explore different places at their own pace and without relying on public transportation or organized tours. Whether you are traveling for work or vacation, the option of a car is an excellent idea if you are looking for flexibility, comfort and, above all, the freedom to go wherever you want and whenever you want.

For that, the best thing you can do before renting a car is to know the basic requirements of the contract and its conditions. Are you thinking of traveling and need to rent a car? Don't worry, Hertz Mexico tells you everything you need to know to rent a car quickly and easily.

Advantages of renting a car

As we mentioned, car rental is a very popular option because it offers significant advantages that help travelers explore destinations in a more comfortable and personalized way. Here are some of the reasons why renting a car is a good idea:

• Flexibility: One of the main things about having a car at your disposal is the flexibility of being able to organize yourself according to your needs and preferences. That is, with a car you are not dependent on the schedules and routes of public transportation or organized tours. You can go when you want, where you want and for as long as you want.

• Access to remote places: With a rented car you can explore freely and reach remote places outside the tourist area, discovering charming villages and hidden or lesser known places. You can travel without restrictions and experience a real adventure.

• Convenience: Renting a car is much more convenient than relying on other means of transportation to reach your destinations. From the moment you arrive you can pick up your rented car and move around freely until the day you return it. In addition, the cars are equipped with everything necessary to make it a completely satisfactory experience.

• Economy: If you are traveling in a group or family, renting a car can be much more economical than using public transportation and paying for individual tickets or hiring a tour for each member. In addition, you can divide the expenses among the members of the group and thus reduce costs.

Requirements for renting a car

In order to rent a car at Hertz, you must meet certain basic requirements including a driver's license, personal identification and credit card. Official Identification In order to rent a car, you will need to present some form of valid official identification which, in the case of Mexican citizens, may be a voting card issued by the National Electoral Institute or a passport. In the case of foreigners, they must present a valid passport. It is important to note that you must be of legal age and those between 18 and 24 years old must pay an extra charge.

**Driver's license

Another essential document to rent a car is a valid and legible driver's license. In addition, in case the license is international, it is necessary to present it together with the license of the country of origin.

**Credit card

In addition to the driver's license and official identification, a valid credit card is required for the reservation and payment of the car rental. In addition, the card is used as a security deposit, to charge additional services or fuel fees. It is very important to keep in mind that the card holder must be the same as the one on the rental contract.

How to rent a car: step by step

Now that you know what are the requirements to rent a car at Hertz and the great benefits you can have, we are going to give you a step by step guide so you can see how easy the rental process is.

1. Reservation: we recommend that you make the reservation in advance from hertzmexico.com, since that way you can find the category of car you want. In addition, you can take advantage of great promotions and exclusive discounts for AVASA members on the website.

2. Select your car: once on the website, you must indicate the corresponding dates and the place of pick up and return of the car, so that the search engine will indicate the best options available. You will be able to visualize different types of cars with details of the services and rates. Select the category that best suits your needs and continue to the next step.

3. Add-ons: this is the moment when you can select the extras, which can be extra driver (in case another person besides the contract holder needs to drive, he/she has to pay an extra), booster seat, child seat or infant seat.

4. Fill in your data and check the reservation: Before completing the reservation, it is necessary to fill in some personal data such as name, last name, telephone number and e-mail address. Then, it is very important that you read the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Notice, Retention Table, Guarantee Deposit Terms and Certificate of Membership, then accept them and continue with the online payment.

5. Make the payment: Now that you are done with the reservation, the only thing left to do is to make the payment. Choose one of the available options and confirm the payment.

6. Pick up your vehicle: go to the Hertz office where you indicated the pick up to complete the rental contract. Do not forget to bring the necessary documentation to rent the car (ID, valid driver's license and credit card).

7. Inspect: Before leaving with the rented car, perform a complete inspection of the vehicle to document any existing damage. Take note of any dents, scratches or imperfections and make sure they are properly recorded on the inspection form.

8. Enjoy your trip: Now you are ready to embark on a new adventure with your rental car! Be sure to follow the local traffic rules and enjoy the freedom and flexibility that your own vehicle gives you during your adventure.

9. Take the plunge and discover another way to explore the wonders of Mexico with Hertz.