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

4.0

Nov 4, 2023

Experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good team and management team

Cons

No work life balance in position

Herc Rentals Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re glad to hear that you had a positive experience with your team and management during your time at Herc Rentals. If you have any specific suggestions or insights on how we can better support work-life balance in your role or in general, please reach out to us. Your feedback is instrumental in helping us enhance our work environment for all employees. Michael.Nastri@hercrentals.com

3.0

Nov 3, 2023

Easy place to work for

Mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy work and great work flow Always have weekends off.

Cons

compensation could be better for responsibilities that is required at the shop I work at.

Herc Rentals Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re happy to hear about your positive work environment and enjoy consistent weekends off! Regarding compensation, we want to assure you that we conduct regular reviews of our compensation packages to ensure they are competitive within our industry. As part of this process, we analyze market data and make necessary adjustments to ensure our employees are fairly compensated for their contributions. We also consider factors like job responsibilities, experience, and market trends. We genuinely value your feedback, as it helps us identify areas for improvement. If you have specific questions regarding compensation, please reach out to our HR department or me directly. Thank you for being a part of Team Herc! Michael.Nastri@hercrentals.com

5.0

Nov 3, 2023

Outstanding Company with Great Opportunity for Growth

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Culture from Top to Bottom Small Company Feel with Big Company Resources Competitive Compensation and Benefits Brand Recognition is Strong Excellent Safety Culture and Outcomes Experienced Sales Team with Tiered Sales Rep Model Successful Sales Strategies Strong Customer Partnerships Excellent Financial Results

Cons

Employee turnover rate high for industry. IT systems are plentiful, segregated and at times tough to navigate. Branch level efficiencies need improvement.

Herc Rentals Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience at Herc Rentals. We appreciate your candid insights, and we're glad to hear that you had a positive experience with your branch manager and the fast-paced nature of the job. We're continually working to improve our management practices across all branches to ensure our employees have the best experience possible. Thank you for your dedication during your time with Herc Rentals, and for sharing your feedback. Your insights help us become a better company and a great place to work. Please feel free to reach out if you'd like to dive deeper into any of this. Michael.Nastri@hercrentals.com

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