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 58 reviews)); "The pay is good and their is room for growth." ((in 48 reviews)); "great people to work with" ((in 48 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 13 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 31 reviews)); "Heavy handed upper management." ((in 19 reviews)); "And bad training" ((in 18 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

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 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

May 9, 2024

Amazing Culture

Pro sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture, support & team culture/atmosphere. Can transfer to any location throughout country (300+ locations US & Canada) Great reputation in industry.

Cons

The equipment rental industry is a beast itself - the only cons to working at Herc rentals would be dependent upon your location because of different personalities/branches.

Herc Rentals Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We're thrilled to hear that our culture, environment, and opportunities in the equipment rental industry delivered a 5-star experience. We wish you all the best in your career! Michael.Nastri@hercrentals.com

4.0

May 8, 2024

Fun

Costumer service

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay coworker hours and benefits

Cons

Not enough hours. And bad training

Herc Rentals Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear your overall experience with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and working with your team was positive. Providing relevant and exceptional training is key to helping employees grow and develop in their careers. We’re proud to offer hands-on and classroom-style training both virtually and in person, but we welcome specific suggestions for improvement. Please feel free to reach out directly or contact HR to help us identify ways we can improve. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors! Michael.Nastri@hercrentals.com

4.0

May 8, 2024

Hard Work

Field service technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Demanding work but could feel a sense of accomplishment.

Cons

Management could never be right for everyone.

Herc Rentals Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your experience working with Herc Rentals. Our purpose is to equip customers and communities to build a brighter future, and we’re glad you felt a sense of accomplishment in helping us achieve that. Feedback from current and former employees helps us continuously improve and provide exceptional experiences for our team members. If you’d like to discuss specific ideas or suggestions on how we can improve, you can reach out to me directly or contact HR. Thank you for your contributions during your time with us. Michael.Nastri@hercrentals.com

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