About Hertz
Hertz is one of the most well-known car rental brands in the world and offers a wide variety of vehicles at locations throughout the Philadelphia area and beyond. In recent years, Hertz has also partnered with Tesla and offered vehicles for rideshare use in select markets. However, for gig drivers operating primarily in the Greater Philadelphia area on a week-to-week basis, a rideshare-specific rental company offers key advantages worth understanding.
What Hertz Does Well
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's where Hertz genuinely has advantages.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | PhillyRideshare Rentals | Hertz |
|---|---|---|
| Rideshare-optimized insurance | ✓ Insurance explicitly designed for rideshare and delivery platform use | Standard insurance — rideshare use restrictions may apply |
| Platform vehicle compliance | ✓ Vehicles pre-vetted for Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash PA requirements | Must verify each vehicle meets platform requirements yourself |
| Weekly driver pricing | ✓ Affordable weekly rates structured around gig income cycles | Standard weekly rates designed for general rental, not gig pay schedules |
| Delivery to your location | ✓ Drop-off delivery anywhere in Greater Philadelphia | Branch pickup and return required at Hertz locations |
| Local support | ✓ Reach our Philadelphia team directly — people who know local gig markets | National customer service — no specific Philadelphia rideshare expertise |
| Brand and availability | Greater Philadelphia area | Locations worldwide — useful when traveling outside the region |
Why Local Matters for Gig Drivers
Hertz's national scale is an advantage for travelers, but a local gig driver doesn't need a rental network spanning 100 countries — they need a car that's ready to go in their neighborhood, insured for their specific use case, and backed by someone they can actually call when something goes wrong at 11 PM on a Saturday. That's what we've built. Every element of our service — the pricing, the insurance, the vehicle selection, the delivery model — was designed by people who understand the Philadelphia gig driving market, not by a national revenue management team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Hertz allow rideshare use of their rental vehicles?
Hertz has offered rideshare-specific programs in partnership with Uber in some markets, but their standard rentals typically have restrictions on commercial rideshare use. Always confirm the specific policy and what insurance coverage applies during rideshare trips before signing a Hertz rental agreement.
Is Hertz more expensive than PhillyRideshare Rentals for gig drivers?
National chains typically price for general rental demand, not gig driver economics. Our weekly rates with rideshare insurance included are generally more cost-effective for drivers who need long-term weekly access to a vehicle. Request quotes from both with all fees included to compare accurately.
Can I return a Hertz car and switch to PhillyRideshare Rentals?
Yes — when your Hertz rental ends, apply with us and we can typically have a vehicle ready within 24 hours of approval. We offer delivery so you don't have to visit a branch.