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 56 reviews)); "The pay is good and their is room for growth." ((in 49 reviews)); "Great people to work with at locations/branches" ((in 45 reviews)); "Great team to assist with any needs" ((in 16 reviews)); "Great Coworkers and fast paced environment" ((in 11 reviews))

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

"Horrible management." ((in 33 reviews)); "Poor pay and upper management terrible" ((in 22 reviews)); "ZERO training for mechanics." ((in 20 reviews)); "Long hours and must be on call on weekends" ((in 17 reviews)); "No work life balance in position" ((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

1.0

Mar 3, 2023

Good

Product engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's good for a good employee

Cons

No cons founded so far

Herc Rentals Response

3y

Thank you for making the time to leave a positive review. Michael.Nastri@hercrentals.com

4.0

Mar 1, 2023

Service tech

Mechanic technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive salary, great benefits and perks.

Cons

Understaffed. not enough support with work load. Big Corp buying mom and pop shops transitions long.

Herc Rentals Response

3y

Thank you for making the time to share your thoughts. There is always going to be hiccups with any transition, especially one as big as merging companies. We are actively staffing in your area. We do offer a generous referral bonus and would ask that you help spread the word about how great it is to work for Herc. Please contact me for details. Michael.Nastri@hercrentals.com

5.0

Feb 27, 2023

Good pay and benefits

Systems analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits Management supports employee Good work and life balance Company is financial strong and has a growth strategy in place

Cons

Growth can be stagnant depending on which department you work in. The higher you are in the hierarchy, the more time it takes you to get promoted. However when opportunity arises, management attempts to hire from within and supports you.

Herc Rentals Response

3y

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate your transparency about what is both good and bad about life at Herc. I would be happy to talk through career growth opportunities with you if you would like. Reach out at anytime. Michael.Nastri@hercrentals.com

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