After my recent experience at Lisbon airport (review), I wanted to try Hertz at the Milan Malpensa (MXP) airport where we needed a rental car for a day to drive to the Mr & Mrs Smith property (review). Rental car prices for a single day from well-known companies with a presence inside the airport are typically $60 to 100 USD. I went with Hertz (with prices at the higher end of the spectrum), hoping for a faster pick up time and an upgrade and they delivered both.
Hertz Rental We Booked
Hertz Rental Upgrade We Received
We have received a beautiful Audi Diesel Q3 SUV with a phenomenal ride quality and mileage. We drove around 80 miles and paid only 11 Euros when we filled the tank before returning the vehicle.
Hertz Rental Pickup and Return Times at the MXP Airport
We picked up the car from the Hertz rental in less than 3 minutes after giving the agent my passport, driver license and declining the rental insurance coverage. Returning the car was equally fast, and we parked it in an empty Hertz lot and handed the keys to an employee. There was no waiting around for them to inspect the vehicle for damage and fuel.
Conclusion
I continue to enjoy my free Hertz Gold Plus Rewards President’s Circle membership in Europe with free upgrades. The only place Hertz did not give me an upgrade was in Bariloche, Argentina.