How much does Hertz SuperCover cost per day?

Hertz SuperCover typically costs between $30 and $60 per day, but the exact price varies heavily based on the country you are renting in, the vehicle class, and your specific pickup location. Because SuperCover is primarily offered outside the US (such as in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand), the base rate is typically charged in local currencies.

Average Cost Breakdown by Region

• Australia & New Zealand: Starts at $44 to $46 AUD/NZD per day for standard vehicles, and increases up to $52 to $60 per day for SUVs, Minivans, and Prestige collections.
• United Kingdom: Usually ranges from £14.62 to £42.14 per day.
• Europe (e.g., Italy, France, Ireland): Commonly costs between €24 and €33 per day for standard cars, but can exceed €50 per day for premium vehicles or peak periods.

What is Included in the Daily Cost?

Hertz SuperCover functions as an "excess waiver," meaning it completely eliminates your financial liability for the vehicle. The daily fee covers:

• Zero Excess: You pay nothing out of pocket for vehicle body damage, theft, or loss.
• Total Protection: Unlike basic collision waivers, it traditionally covers components that are normally excluded, such as the windscreen, glass, and tires.
• Waived Administrative Fees: It usually includes waivers for towing, claims handling, and early return fees.

How to Find Your Exact Price

Hertz does not publish a single universal rate sheet because prices adapt dynamically. To see the exact daily rate for your specific trip:

1. Go to the official booking engine on the Hertz website.
2. Progress through the vehicle selection to the "Review & Book" stage (Step 4).
3. Click on the "View Optional Items" dropdown below the estimated total to view the exact daily price of SuperCover for your vehicle.

Note: While you can reserve SuperCover online, the fee is officially processed and payable at the counter when you pick up the vehicle.

Hertz Supercover is worth it if you want absolute peace of mind and zero financial liability at the rental desk, but it is expensive and usually unnecessary if your credit card or personal travel insurance already covers rental excess.

Pros of Hertz Supercover

• Zero Excess: Drops your financial liability for collision or theft damage down to zero, meaning you pay nothing out of pocket if the car is damaged.
• Hassle-Free Returns: Simplifies the drop-off inspection because staff do not need to hunt for minor scratches or process costly damage claims.
• No Middleman: You do not have to pay upfront and wait weeks to be reimbursed by a third-party insurer or credit card company.

Cons and Limitations

• High Cost: It typically adds anywhere from £15 to over €50 ($20–$60+) per day to your rental bill, which can easily double the total cost of the car hire.
• Exclusions Apply: It does not cover everything. Supercover generally excludes personal items, additional rental accessories (like GPS or child seats), lost keys, fuel contamination, and gross negligence. Glass and tires may also require separate additional coverage depending on the country.
• Often Redundant: If you already use a premium travel credit card with primary rental collision damage waiver (CDW) coverage or have an independent annual car hire excess policy, Supercover is a waste of money.

When to Buy vs. Skip

• Buy it if: You are driving in a high-risk or stressful driving environment (like winding foreign mountain roads or heavy traffic areas like Italy), your credit card does not cover rentals in that specific country, or you simply want a walk-away guarantee without dealing with paperwork.
• Skip it if: Your credit card offers robust primary rental insurance, you bought a cheap standalone third-party excess policy beforehand, or you want to keep your travel costs as low as possible.

Hertz SuperCover typically costs between £14.62 and £42.14 per day (or roughly €20 to €50 per day in Europe) depending on the country, location, and vehicle type.

What is Hertz SuperCover?

• Zero Excess: It is an optional excess waiver that reduces your financial liability/deductible to zero for damage or theft.
• Exclusions: It does not cover extra accessories (like GPS or child seats), removable parts (keys, parcel shelves), wrong fuel contamination, or gross negligence.
• Payment: You can sometimes select it during online booking, but it is always payable at the rental counter when you pick up the vehicle.

Opinions on Facebook are mixed regarding the exact daily rate, with some drivers noting it can double a cheap base rental price depending on the vehicle group. You can review more details directly on the Hertz SuperCover Policy page.

Hertz SuperCover is an optional add-on product that waives the deductible or excess fee on your rental, meaning you have zero liability to pay if the car is damaged or stolen.

What It Covers

• Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) excess: Removes your financial responsibility for body damage to the vehicle from a collision or vandalism.
• Theft Protection (TP) excess: Removes your liability if the vehicle is stolen or suffers attempted theft.
• Depending on the specific regional policy (such as in parts of Europe or Australia), it may also bundle roadside assistance or additional inclusions like glass/tire protection, though terms vary by country. You can review full details directly on the Hertz SuperCover Policy.

What It Does Not Cover

SuperCover generally excludes certain items, specific parts, and situations caused by negligence:

• Rented accessories: Extra items like child seats, portable Wi-Fi units, or GPS navigators (e.g., Hertz NeverLost).
• Removable parts: Missing items at return such as keys, key fobs, charging cables, spare wheels, safety vests, or emergency kits (unless lost due to a covered accident or theft).
• Driver mistakes: Fuel contamination (putting the wrong fuel in the car), running out of battery (for EVs), or running out of fuel.
• Exclusions by region: In some locations, it may exclude specific items like wheels, tires, glass, or integrated navigation theft (e.g., in Italy).
• Negligence: Any damage resulting from gross negligence, criminal activity, or direct breaches of the rental agreement.

Hertz optional insurance and protection plans typically cost between $15 and $50+ per day for individual coverages, or $35 to $60+ per day for bundled protection packages, depending on your location and the vehicle type.

Breakdown of Daily Hertz Protection Costs

Individual coverage estimates generally average out to the following rates:

• Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) / Collision Damage Waiver (CDW): ~$11 to $25+ per day. This eliminates your financial responsibility for physical damage or theft of the Hertz vehicle.
• Liability Insurance Supplement (LIS): ~$12 to $17.50+ per day. This provides up to $300,000 (or more depending on state laws) in third-party bodily injury and property damage protection.
• Personal Accident Insurance / Personal Effects Coverage (PAI/PEC): ~$6 to $8 per day. This covers medical expenses and accidental death benefits for you and your passengers, plus protection for personal belongings inside the car.

Bundled Plans and Variations

When booking on the Hertz Official Website, coverage is often presented in packages (Basic, Standard, or Complete Protection). Bundled complete protection plans frequently run from $35 to $45+ per day or higher. Total costs vary significantly based on the rental location (high-cost metropolitan areas or airports are pricier) and whether you purchase coverage online in advance or at the counter.