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).

Reviews by job title

670 reviews

3.0

Oct 20, 2025

Okay-ish Place to World

Equipment coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing co-workers, along with amazing workers at other locations.

Cons

Upper management was always a bit of a drag, and long hours sitting around "looking busy".

Herc Rentals Response

8mo

Thanks for sharing your experience. Ensuring a great environment for every employee is important to us, and we value your feedback. If you'd like to share more, please reach out at Careers@HercRentals.com.

3.0

Oct 16, 2025

Herc Rentals Branch Manager

Branch manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Freedom to run your business how you desire Opportunity to advance Plenty of learning resources Great teamwork/communication between offices Safety minded

Cons

Bad/work life balance - lots of after hours and weekend/holiday calls

Herc Rentals Response

8mo

Thanks for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear you felt like you had autonomy and opportunities to develop and grow in your career. Additionally, safety is always a top priority for us. If you'd like to share more about how we could improve, please reach out at Careers@HercRentals.com.

3.0

Oct 14, 2025

Empty Promises

Territory sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

large and diverse rental fleet with pro solutions and truck yards

Cons

poor leadership and management, rigid processes and senority over valued

Herc Rentals Response

8mo

Thanks for sharing your experience. Ensuring a great environment for every employee is important to us, and we value your feedback. If you'd like to share more, please reach out at Careers@HercRentals.com.

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