What payment methods does Hertz accept?
The short answer: Hertz accepts Apple Pay (in store △), Google Pay (in store △), and Cash (in store △) with conditions; we could not confirm whether it takes PayPal, Venmo, Cash App Pay, and Klarna, and 5 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Hertz documentation.
Accepted at Hertz
- Apple Pay (in store △)At select locations, card types stored in digital wallets can be used with tap-to-pay. Website bookings take major credit cards, some debit cards, and the Hertz Charge Card.
- Google Pay (in store △)At select locations, card types stored in digital wallets can be used with tap-to-pay. For online/app booking.
- Cash (in store △)Accepted at corporate Hertz locations in the US at the time of return, but a Hertz Cash Deposit ID Card or an acceptable credit/debit card must be presented at rental. Debit rentals may require a credit check, an additional $500 deposit, and extra ID.
Payment methods at Hertz
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | △ Conditional | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Google Pay | △ Conditional | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| PayPal | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Venmo | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash App Pay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Klarna | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Afterpay | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Affirm | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| EBT / SNAP | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Gift cards | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash | △ Conditional | – N/A | ✕ Not accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Checks | ? Not confirmed | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Hertz documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Hertz take Apple Pay? Officially confirmed
Hertz — with conditions: in store. At select locations, card types stored in digital wallets can be used with tap-to-pay.
Source: hertz.com
Does Hertz take Google Pay? Officially confirmed
Hertz — with conditions: in store. At select locations, card types stored in digital wallets can be used with tap-to-pay.
Source: hertz.com
Does Hertz take PayPal? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Hertz accepts PayPal.
Source: hertz.com
Does Hertz take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Hertz accepts Venmo.
Source: hertz.com
Does Hertz take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Hertz accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: hertz.com
Does Hertz take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Hertz accepts Klarna.
Source: hertz.com
Does Hertz take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Hertz accepts Afterpay.
Source: hertz.com
Does Hertz take Affirm? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Hertz accepts Affirm.
Source: hertz.com
Does Hertz take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Hertz accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Hertz take Gift cards? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Hertz accepts Gift cards.
Source: hertz.com
Does Hertz take Cash? Officially confirmed
Hertz — with conditions: in store. Accepted at corporate Hertz locations in the US at the time of return, but a Hertz Cash Deposit ID Card or an acceptable credit/debit card must be presented at rental.
Source: hertz.com
Does Hertz take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Hertz accepts Checks.
Source: hertz.com
Sources
- Hertz - Digital Wallet Payment (hertz.com)
- Hertz - Cash for Rental (hertz.com)
- Hertz - Debit Card requirements (hertz.com)
- Hertz - Payment Methods support hub (hertz.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Hertz take Apple Pay?
Hertz — with conditions: in store. At select locations, card types stored in digital wallets can be used with tap-to-pay.
Does Hertz take Google Pay?
Hertz — with conditions: in store. At select locations, card types stored in digital wallets can be used with tap-to-pay.
Does Hertz take PayPal?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Hertz accepts PayPal.
Does Hertz take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Hertz accepts Venmo.
Does Hertz take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Hertz accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Hertz take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Hertz accepts Klarna.
Does Hertz take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Hertz accepts Afterpay.
Does Hertz take Affirm?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Hertz accepts Affirm.
Does Hertz take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Hertz accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Hertz take Gift cards?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Hertz accepts Gift cards.
Does Hertz take Cash?
Hertz — with conditions: in store. Accepted at corporate Hertz locations in the US at the time of return, but a Hertz Cash Deposit ID Card or an acceptable credit/debit card must be presented at rental.
Does Hertz take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Hertz accepts Checks.
Spot something wrong?
Payment policies change. If any answer above is out of date, contact us and we'll re-verify it against Hertz's official documentation.