Related: Hertz Launches International Winter Sale, Up to 25% Off
Hertz’s Winter Sale Offers Up to 25% Discount
For bookings made from Dec. 30, 2015 to Jan. 31, 2016, Hertz customers will receive discounts up to 25% for qualifying rentals in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, up to 20% in Asia Pacific and up to 20% in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Hertz's location at Germany's Frankfurt Airport. Photo via The Hertz Corp.

Hertz's location at Germany's Frankfurt Airport. Photo via The Hertz Corp.
The Hertz Corp. has launched its annual Winter Sale to provide renters with discounts on car rentals in more than 100 countries.
For bookings made from Dec. 30, 2015 to Jan. 31, 2016, Hertz customers will receive discounts up to 25% for qualifying rentals in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, up to 20% in Asia Pacific and up to 20% in Latin America and the Caribbean, according to the company. The vehicles must be picked up between Jan. 1 and March 31, 2016.
In addition, the sale offers 18% off on outbound rentals to North America.
Terms and conditions include a rental period longer than three days but can’t exceed 14 days. Customers must use the promotion code “816220,” and the discount can’t be used with any other offer, says the company.
Hertz van rental discounts are offered in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the U.K.
Hertz’s Gold Plus Rewards loyalty members started receiving the discounted rates on rental booked from Dec. 24, 2015. Rewards members need to use the promotion code “816225” when booking online or by phone, says the company.
Click here for more information on specific locations and rental discounts.
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