Damages to the car should be checked by Hertz stuff BEFORE pick-up

The car was very new, a Mercedes E-Class Estate with just over 10,000 kilometers. It was very stable even at top speed on the German autobahn.

I hope everyone can be punctual. Arriving on time at the counter will be quick, usually within 15 minutes. The counter staff is friendly and not verbose. Once asked if you bought full insurance, they won't recommend it again. I walked from the long-distance train station to terminal 1 to pick up the car. The route is a bit long, but there are many signs. If you plan to go to another country, be sure to mention it in advance. It should be noted on the receipt and the fee charged. Otherwise, you need to find a Hertz location near Germany to add to the contract before leaving the country, which can be inconvenient.

When I picked up the car, there weren't any available, so I waited about 40 minutes. I originally reserved a Volvo V40 hatchback but ended up with a huge Renault Koleos station wagon. In my view, the reserved models don't mean anything; you just get whatever car they have. Maybe it was a free upgrade in terms of cost, but this kind of upgrade made me really nervous while driving. I've always driven small cars at home, and driving such a big car abroad was truly exhausting!