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 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 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 61 reviews)); "The pay is good and their is room for growth." ((in 45 reviews)); "Great people to work with at locations/branches" ((in 42 reviews)); "They believe in people and having a great culture" ((in 21 reviews)); "Great team to assist with any needs" ((in 15 reviews))

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

"Bad management will break you, Heard horror stories from other branches." ((in 32 reviews)); "Heavy handed upper management." ((in 18 reviews)); "And bad training" ((in 16 reviews)); "Long hours and must be on call on weekends" ((in 15 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

(668 total reviews)

Larry Silber

79% approve of CEO

67% 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

Herc Rentals has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 668 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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668 reviews

2.0

Jun 10, 2024

Stay far away

Class a cdl truck driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

.weekly pay. You can quit.

Cons

Management is completely incompetent. They stalk you all day on the GPS app and then look for any reason to write people up. Wasn't bad at all prior to this manager, so maybe there's hope..

Herc Rentals Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are genuinely sorry to hear about your experience and understand your concerns regarding management. We strive to create a supportive and trustworthy environment for all our employees, and it is clear we fell short in your case. Your feedback is invaluable as it helps us identify areas for improvement. We are committed to addressing these issues and ensuring that our management team receives the necessary training to better support our staff. If you are open to it, we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your experience further. Please feel free to reach out to me directly. Your insights will help us make meaningful changes. Michael.Nastri@hercrentals.com

5.0

Jun 10, 2024

great

Data analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great environment and benefits, sick days, good pto

Cons

all in office, but allows work from home sometimes

Herc Rentals Response

1y

Thank you for leaving a review! Michael.Nastri@hercrentals.com

4.0

Jun 10, 2024

Great company culture, fast paced and results driven

Branch manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Awesome culture, engaging fast paced work, building relationships internally and externally is a strong suit of the company.

Cons

Compensation could be better, not far below industry standard but not great

Herc Rentals Response

1y

Thank you for your review. It's wonderful to hear that you appreciate the awesome culture and fast-paced work at Herc Rentals, as well as the company's strength in building internal and external relationships. Your feedback on compensation is also important, and it's noted that while it may not be far below the industry standard, there is room for improvement. Your insights are invaluable in helping to maintain the positive aspects and address areas that could enhance the employee experience. If you have any further thoughts or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. Michael.Nastri@hercrentals.com

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