Is Herc Rentals a good company to work for?

Herc Rentals has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 685 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months. 72% of employees would recommend working at Herc Rentals to a friend and 66% 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 4% 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 (27) , 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 58 reviews)); "The pay is good and their is room for growth." ((in 50 reviews)); "great people to work with" ((in 44 reviews)); "They believe in people and having a great culture" ((in 20 reviews)); "Great team to assist with any needs" ((in 14 reviews))

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

"management always changing" ((in 33 reviews)); "Heavy handed upper management." ((in 20 reviews)); "And bad training" ((in 16 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 Herc Rentals locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Charlotte , Orlando , Chicago , Houston , Seattle , Atlanta , Fort Myers , Bonita Springs , Baton Rouge , Dallas

Herc Rentals reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(158 total reviews)

Larry Silber

80% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.4

Senior management

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4.0

Nov 27, 2023

Great people

Territory sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good drivers and support staff

Cons

Poor pay and upper management terrible

Herc Rentals Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate your kind words about our dedicated team members and support staff. Compensation is a crucial aspect of your employment experience. Herc Rentals is committed to providing competitive and fair pay to all employees through regularly reviewing market data to ensure our pay scales align with industry standards. This process includes assessing multiple factors such as job roles, experience, and market trends. We know our employees should be rewarded for their hard work and dedication, and we take great care to maintain a compensation structure that reflects this commitment. Thanks again for taking the time to write this review. We wish you the best in all your future endeavors! Michael.Nastri@hercrentals.com

3.0

Nov 3, 2023

Easy place to work for

Mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy work and great work flow Always have weekends off.

Cons

compensation could be better for responsibilities that is required at the shop I work at.

Herc Rentals Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re happy to hear about your positive work environment and enjoy consistent weekends off! Regarding compensation, we want to assure you that we conduct regular reviews of our compensation packages to ensure they are competitive within our industry. As part of this process, we analyze market data and make necessary adjustments to ensure our employees are fairly compensated for their contributions. We also consider factors like job responsibilities, experience, and market trends. We genuinely value your feedback, as it helps us identify areas for improvement. If you have specific questions regarding compensation, please reach out to our HR department or me directly. Thank you for being a part of Team Herc! Michael.Nastri@hercrentals.com

5.0

Nov 3, 2023

Outstanding Company with Great Opportunity for Growth

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Culture from Top to Bottom Small Company Feel with Big Company Resources Competitive Compensation and Benefits Brand Recognition is Strong Excellent Safety Culture and Outcomes Experienced Sales Team with Tiered Sales Rep Model Successful Sales Strategies Strong Customer Partnerships Excellent Financial Results

Cons

Employee turnover rate high for industry. IT systems are plentiful, segregated and at times tough to navigate. Branch level efficiencies need improvement.

Herc Rentals Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience at Herc Rentals. We appreciate your candid insights, and we're glad to hear that you had a positive experience with your branch manager and the fast-paced nature of the job. We're continually working to improve our management practices across all branches to ensure our employees have the best experience possible. Thank you for your dedication during your time with Herc Rentals, and for sharing your feedback. Your insights help us become a better company and a great place to work. Please feel free to reach out if you'd like to dive deeper into any of this. Michael.Nastri@hercrentals.com

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