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New cars, old-school service: How Hertz is doing car hire differently

 

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Welcome to Season 3, Episode 3 of CT Chronicles where we catch up with Julian Visagie, CEO of Hertz South Africa, to chat electric vehicle adoption, innovation and a ‘swift’ Group A decision that’s shaking things up in the best way possible!

New platform launching April? Check. Fleet never older than 12 months? Check. Market share growing year-on-year? You bet. This is car hire that's serious about service.

Stand a chance to WIN complimentary car hire from Hertz for 7 days!*

Innovation meets personal service

Corporate Traveller’s Tiffany-Jade Rae discovers how Hertz is balancing artificial intelligence, cutting-edge tech and fresh ideas with old-school values and service:

  • Platinum Plus Zero Waiver: Complete peace of mind, zero liability
  • New platform in the works: Your user experience is about to get a serious upgrade
  • Premium fleet promise: Every vehicle under 12 months old
  • Suzuki Swift exclusive: Group A redefined with a single premium model
  • Fleet expansion: Toyota Corolla Cross leading sustainable choices
  • Personal service: Hardwired into the Hertz DNA!

Ready to hit the road? 

It’s a fascinating peek into what’s happening in South Africa and abroad. While international markets are racing toward QR codes and self-service kiosks, South Africans still value the personal touch when they rent a car. Learn why hybrid vehicles are bridging EV adoption hesitation (hello Corolla Cross!), how AI will transform the car rental sector, and why the Hertz team is always happy to walk you to your vehicle and pair your Bluetooth!

When you rent a car with Hertz, you don't pay for gimmicks – you pay for premium vehicles, Platinum Plus coverage, and added value where it actually matters. Whether you need car hire for your local or international business traveller, every car in the fleet is under a year old, every vehicle comes with unlimited mileage, and every rental experience puts you first.

Bravo to smarter travel, every single time.

About Flight Centre Travel Group
The Flight Centre Travel Group is one of the world’s largest travel retailers and corporate travel managers. The company, which is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, has company-owned leisure and corporate travel business in dozens of countries, spanning Australia, New Zealand, the Americas, Europe, the United Kingdom, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, and Asia. ASX listed Flight Centre Travel Group (FLT) also operates the global FCM corporate travel management network, which extends to more than 100 countries through company-owned businesses and independent licensees, along with Corporate Traveller, the flagship business specific to the small-to-medium-sized enterprise sector. For more information, visit fctgl.com.

 

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*CT Chronicles Hertz Competition Terms and Conditions

Standard Hertz and Corporate Traveller terms and conditions apply. Competition promotional period: Entries open 1 February 2026 and close 15 March 2026. Winners from all CT Chronicles draws will be announced on the Corporate Traveller LinkedIn page by 2 April 2026. The prize consists of one voucher valid for 7 days of complimentary vehicle rental from Hertz.Additional terms and conditions will apply as detailed on the voucher provided to the winner. The prize is non-transferable and can only be used by the recipient named on the prize voucher. The voucher must be presented at the time of reservation and vehicle pickup. The voucher is valid for one rental only and for a specified vehicle category. Vehicle category must show on the voucher as well as the total rental days covered by the voucher. The voucher cannot be redeemed for cash or used for upgrades unless specified. Standard rental terms apply, including minimum age, license requirements, and insurance policies. Cancellations must be made at least [24 hours] prior to pickup to retain the voucher. No-shows or late cancellations may result in voucher forfeiture. 

Read the full Corporate Traveller competition terms and conditions here.