How to Complain About Hertz UK
Everything you need to make an effective complaint against Hertz UK, including contact details, your rights, deadlines, and escalation paths.
Also known as: Hertz
Contact Details
customerrelations@hertz.co.uk
0843 309 3099
Your Rights
Package Travel Regulations 2018 / EC 261/2004
Flight delays over 3 hours may entitle you to compensation of £220–£520 under retained EU law. Package holidays have additional protections.
Step-by-Step Complaint Guide
Gather your evidence
Collect all correspondence, receipts, contracts, and any other documents related to your issue with Hertz UK. Take screenshots of online chats and note down phone call dates and times.
Write a formal complaint
Send a clear, factual complaint to Hertz UK. Include your account/reference number, a timeline of events, what went wrong, and what you want them to do about it. Email: customerrelations@hertz.co.uk
Set a deadline
Give Hertz UK 14 days to respond to your initial complaint. If they don't respond, send a follow-up referencing your original complaint and requesting a response within 7 days.
Escalate if needed
If Hertz UK hasn't resolved your complaint within 8 weeks, consider escalating to the relevant ombudsman or regulatory body for your sector.
Consider further action
If ombudsman resolution isn't satisfactory, you may have the option of taking your case to the Small Claims Court for disputes up to £10,000.
Key Deadlines
| Initial response | 14 days (reasonable expectation) |
| Final response | 8 weeks (regulatory deadline for most sectors) |
| Ombudsman referral | After 8 weeks or final response |
| Limitation period | 6 years (contract) / 3 years (personal injury) |
Need Help With Your Complaint?
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