Amex Platinum Cardholders Get Hertz President’s Circle Status

American Express Platinum Cardholders have a new perk now – Hertz President’s Circle status.

Update 12/14/22: Give your Hertz President’s Circle or Five Start Elite status this holiday season. See how here.

Hertz President’s Circle status is now given to people with an Amex Platinum card. The Amex Business Platinum card now has this same perk as well.

Some Platinum cardholders got emails telling them they had been moved up to the Hertz President’s Circle. But this change was also made to the card’s terms and conditions recently.

Hertz President’s Circle Perks

• To get the following benefits from Hertz, the Platinum Card Member must use the designated Amex Corporate Discount Code (CDP) when making a reservation and pay for the Hertz rental with his or her Platinum Card:
  • 1) In the U.S., you have 4 hours to return a rental car without being charged for time or mileage before you have to pay for an extra day.
    • The 4-hour grace period doesn’t apply to I optional items like car seats and satellite radio, and (ii) optional liability/loss coverage like Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) and Personal Accident Insurance (PAI).
  • 2) You can save up to 20% on the base rates that are listed.
    • Discount is taken off the base rate for paying later.
    • Rates and savings vary by date, location, type of car, and other things.
    • Taxes and fees do not count toward the discount.
  • When you rent an economy through standard car, you can get an upgrade if you book at least 24 hours in advance.
  • When a Hertz Gold Plus Rewards membership number is added to a reservation at a participating location, the Hertz President’s Circle status gives the customer extra benefits.
  • Hertz Gold Plus Rewards membership is free, but you have to sign up for it.
  • To join Hertz Gold Plus Rewards, you must be at least 21 years old.
  • All rentals are subject to the other rules and requirements of the Hertz rental agreement.
  • Call Platinum Card Customer Service at 1-800-525-3355 or go to americanexpress.com/platinum to find out more.
  • Hertz System, Inc. is the owner of the trademarks for Hertz Gold Plus Rewards and Hertz.

Hertz President’s Circle Status

Check out the requirements and benefits below, and find more details here.

President’s Circle®
Qualification	15 Rentals or $3,000
Upgrades	Guaranteed
Earning Points	$1 = 1.5 Points
Ultimate Choice	Widest Selection
Reward Redemptions1	Additional exclusive benefits and rewards
Dedicated Hertz Rewards Line	✓
Free Additional Driver2	✓
Tier Benefit Experience