Hertz Named Best Car/Campervan Rental Company in New Zealand

Hertz named inaugural winner for vehicle rental in the newly launched New Zealand Travel Industry Awards for top customer service, innovation and performance

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Sep 12, 2012, 07:00 ET

PARK RIDGE, N.J., Sept. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world's largest general use car rental brand, announced that Hertz has been named "Best Car/Campervan Rental Operator" in the inaugural New Zealand Travel Industry Awards. The prize was awarded by a panel of judges who assessed competitors across nine criteria including business performance, customer service, internal culture and innovation. Hertz defeated four other finalists to win the accolade.

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Mark P. Frissora, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for The Hertz Corporation, said: "Hertz is honored and delighted to be recognized as the best car rental and campervan operator in New Zealand. It is also very exciting to be the first car rental operator to be so named in this prestigious, new Travel Industry Awards program. This award is testament to the hard work and commitment of all of our employees in Hertz New Zealand, as well as a reflection of the quality of the cars, vans, campervans, motorhomes and other services we offer."

The New Zealand Travel Industry Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the country's travel industry. More information on the awards can be obtained from www.nztravelindustryawards.co.nz.

About Hertz

Hertz, the largest worldwide airport general use car rental brand, operates from approximately 8,650 corporate and licensee locations in approximately 150 countries. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 119 major airports in Europe. Hertz was voted the Best Overall Car Rental Company in Zagat's 2012/13 U.S Car Rental Survey, earning top honors in 14 additional categories, and the Company swept the global awards for Best Rewards Program and Best Overall Benefits from FlyerTalk.com.

Product and service initiatives such as Hertz Gold Choice, NeverLost®, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the Company's Adrenaline, Prestige and Green Traveler Collections, also set Hertz apart from the competition. Additionally, Hertz owns the vehicle leasing and fleet management leader Donlen Corporation and operates the Hertz On Demand car sharing business. The Company also owns a leading North American equipment rental business, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, which includes Hertz Entertainment Services. To make car rental reservations or for more information, customers can call Hertz toll-free at 1-800-654-3131. Information and reservations are also available on the web at www.hertz.com.