Rental Qualifications and Requirements

Driver’s Licence Requirements

As the renter you are required to present a valid driver’s licence at the time of pickup. You and any person driving the vehicle must be 21 years of age or over (unless approved in writing by Hertz) and must hold a current drivers licence that:

• is in English or, if not in English, is accompanied by a certified English translation;
• is valid for driving the vehicle;
• is not a learner’s permit;
• the driver has held for at least twelve consecutive months;
• Renters from China can use a China Notarial Certificate (CNC) and is used in place of an International Driving Permit, however their original Chinese licence MUST accompany the driver as well as the CNC.
• Driver's licenses issued by the People's Republic of China may be accepted provided you present an official Hertz Translation Certification. The Certification is valid until the expiry date of the China Driver's License. Both the Certification and the original China Driver’s License MUST be produced at the time of rental.

Digital Driver License

The Digital Driver Licence is legal for use across NSW & SA and is accepted by most businesses. However, it does not replace the plastic card and the official authorities recommend everyone still carry a physical card as a backup.

Hertz customers will still need to supply their hard copy license until further notice.

Vehicle Licence Requirements

• UP TO 3 TONNE TRUCKS
• A standard car licence required by law
• 22-25 SEATER BUSES
• All States - LR, MR or HR Licence
• UP TO 8 TONNE TRUCKS
• WA - LR Licence
• NSW,VIC,QLD & SA - MR or HR Licence
• OVER 8 TONNE TRUCKS
• All States - HR Licence

A log book may, or may not, be required. Check with the location to confirm requirements.

Additional Drivers

Apart from the renter, who may operate the vehicle, may allow other persons to drive the vehicle provided that you have checked that the person meets the age and licence requirements specified in this section and that they are either:

• a member of your immediate family who is permanently living with you;
• your employer, employee, fellow employee or partner and the rental of the vehicle is for business purposes; or
• a person who is contracted to perform work for you, or an employee of a person or entity who is contracted to perform work for you, and the rental of the vehicle relates to the performance of work; or
• any other person approved in writing by Hertz.

If a driver does not meet the above requirements, they must be added to the rental as an additional driver and must us show their licence. An additional driver fee is payable as follows:

ADDITIONAL DRIVER CHARGE (per driver)

PER DAY (inc GST)      CAPPED AT 5 DAYS (inc GST)
AUD $5.50                  AUD$27.50

If the vehicle is from Hertz's Prestige, Adrenaline or Dream collection, you and any person driving the vehicle must be at least 25 years of age.

Tasmania - Driver’s Licence Requirements

Renters in Tasmania must have held a Full driver's licence for at least three years and not be on a provisional licence. Provisional licences are not accepted in Tasmania.

Additional Drivers in Tasmania

All additional drivers in Tasmania are required to sign an ‘Additional Driver’ form, with the exception of company rentals, where fellow employees are automatically authorised to drive on company business.

*To view or download a printable version of the Hertz Terms and Conditions of Rental document, please click here.