Is Herc Rentals a good company to work for?

Herc Rentals has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 687 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months. 72% of employees would recommend working at Herc Rentals to a friend and 67% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Herc Rentals have been left by employees working as Pro Sales Associate , ProSales Associate and Territory Sales Representative .

Does Herc Rentals pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Herc Rentals employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Herc Rentals. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Herc Rentals?

72% of Herc Rentals employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Herc Rentals 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Herc Rentals?

Territory Sales Representative (54) , Sales Representative (29) , Branch Manager (28) , Pro Sales Associate (27) , ProSales Associate (19) , Sales Coordinator (18) , Mechanic (16) , Coordinator (13) , Sales Associate (13) , Sales (12) , Outside Sales Representative (11) , Sales and Operations Coordinator (11) , Analyst (9) , Manager (9) , Field Service Technician (8)

What are the pros of working at Herc Rentals according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good and the company takes care of their employees kind of.." ((in 57 reviews)); "The pay is good and their is room for growth." ((in 51 reviews)); "great people to work with" ((in 45 reviews)); "Great team to assist with any needs" ((in 15 reviews)); "They take care of their employees and they give everyone a chance at employment." ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Herc Rentals according to real employee reviews?

"management always changing" ((in 32 reviews)); "Heavy handed upper management." ((in 21 reviews)); "And bad training" ((in 17 reviews)); "Long hours and must be on call on weekends" ((in 16 reviews)); "Sales managers always want to know where you are and what you are doing." ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Herc Rentals layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Herc Rentals layoffs and their outlook for job security at Herc Rentals in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Herc Rentals locations?

Bonita Springs , Atlanta , Charlotte , Oklahoma City , Chicago , Houston , Dallas , Denver , Seattle , Fort Myers , Nashville , Baton Rouge , Orlando , Virginia Beach , Saint Louis , New York , Milwaukee , Raleigh , Wilmington , Springdale , Indianapolis , Cincinnati , Columbus , San Diego , Upper Marlboro , Tampa , Newark , Phoenix , Jackson , Memphis

Herc Rentals reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(670 total reviews)

Larry Silber

79% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

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Herc Rentals has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 670 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Herc Rentals employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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670 reviews

5.0

Feb 13, 2023

A true corporate family

Machine shop supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Understanding of every workers personal life needs and desires.

Cons

Fast paced and heavy workload, but that's the way we like it.

Herc Rentals Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a note. I agree that fast paced is how we like it! I am interested to hear more of your opinions on training. We are actively creating new material and course work specifically for our technicians. Your insight would be valuable and timely. Michael.Nastri@hercrentals.com

5.0

Feb 12, 2023

Great company

Yard worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay, benefits, career progression, schedule

Cons

Work load, family balance, long hours

Herc Rentals Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a note. It seems like we have you putting in a lot of hours. I'd be happy to see if there is anything we can do to give you some relief. Feel free to reach out at anytime. Michael.Nastri@hercrentals.com

5.0

Feb 8, 2023

Black and Gold Program

Pro sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great people team, great environment, fast paced, good hours

Cons

fast paced can become overwhelming at times, but if you have a good team at a good branch then it is manageable

Herc Rentals Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a note. It appears that the Herc culture is the right fit for you. Please feel free to send me an email should you ever want to share more. Michael.Nastri@hercrentals.com

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