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Hertz Prestige Collection Enters Europe

    PARK RIDGE, N.J., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the successful launch
of Hertz Prestige Collection in North America in 2001, Hertz has launched its
Prestige Collection at select European destinations. Combining a range of high
quality vehicles with Hertz' exclusive customer services, the Hertz Prestige
Collection in now available in England, Germany and France.
    Brian J. Kennedy, Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing,
commented, "The Hertz Prestige Collection complements Hertz' core business
with a new niche market for prestige vehicles and first class service.  Before
launching the collection in North America, we believed there would be a market
for luxury rentals among business travelers, vacationers, people traveling to
special events and those who just want to try out a great car or SUV.  Our
thoughts have been confirmed and we've been pleased with the response of our
customers.  Expanding the Hertz Prestige Collection to select European cities
is a logical move for us."
    Introduced with the discerning renter in mind, the European Prestige
Collection features luxury vehicles such as the Volvo S80 and V70, the
Mercedes CLK Convertible, Mercedes E and S Class, BMW 5 and 7 Series, all of
which can be reserved by model.  Service aspects of Hertz' European Prestige
Collection include:

     * Model specific reservability of vehicles
     * Dedicated on-site staffing to assist customers and escort them to their
       cars
     * Vehicles parked in easily accessible dedicated parking bays
     * Vehicle specific user guides will highlight key benefits and features
     * Reservable through Hertz' toll-free reservations line or through one's
       local travel agent
     * All cars hand detailed before rental.

    Initially, the Prestige Collection is available at Heathrow and Gatwick
Airports in England as well as the company's downtown London Marble Arch
location; at Charles De Gaulle and Nice Airports in France, and at Frankfurt,
Munich and Dusseldorf Airports in Germany.  Additional locations will be added
during 2003.
    To find out more about the Hertz Prestige Collection, visit the company on
the web at http://www.hertz.com .  To make a reservation call toll-free
1-800-654-3001.  Hertz is the world's largest vehicle rental company and
operates from over 7,000 locations in more than 150 countries.


SOURCE Hertz Corporation




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