Is Herc Rentals a good company to work for?

Herc Rentals has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 691 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months. 69% of employees would recommend working at Herc Rentals to a friend and 66% 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 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Herc Rentals. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Herc Rentals?

69% of Herc Rentals employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Herc Rentals 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 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 (28) , ProSales Associate (20) , 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 61 reviews)); "The pay is good and their is room for growth." ((in 50 reviews)); "Fast paced environment and good people" ((in 44 reviews)); "Great team to assist with any needs" ((in 14 reviews)); "They take care of their employees and they give everyone a chance at employment." ((in 12 reviews))

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

"Horrible management." ((in 34 reviews)); "And bad training" ((in 18 reviews)); "Long hours and must be on call on weekends" ((in 17 reviews)); "Heavy handed upper management." ((in 16 reviews)); "Sales managers always want to know where you are and what you are doing." ((in 12 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 , Denver , Dallas , Seattle , Fort Myers , Baton Rouge , Nashville , San Diego , Orlando , Virginia Beach , Saint Louis , New York , Milwaukee , Raleigh , Wilmington , Springdale , Indianapolis , Cincinnati , Columbus , Upper Marlboro , Tampa , Newark , Phoenix , Jackson , Memphis

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66% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Culture & values

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

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41 reviews

1.0

Aug 5, 2025

H&E or Herc Rentals?

Sales coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

M-F 7a-5p (Mostly but some after hour calls) Knowledge of a lot of equipment Opportunities to take that knowledge to other companies

Cons

No advancement of career Safety Program that pencil whips every incident Too much upper management staff not enough workers to run locations

Herc Rentals Response

11mo

We appreciate hearing all kinds of feedback, and we are glad you feel you gained knowledge at Herc Rentals. Career mobility is so important, and we feel we can never do enough to enhance safety for all of those who work at our company and who rent our equipment. Herc Rentals is thrilled to have joined forces with an established, vibrant company in the equipment rental industry, and we are stronger together as one team. If you'd like to share more about your experience, please reach out at Careers@HercRentals.com.

3.0

Dec 5, 2024

Driving

Class a truck driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay starting pay. Good vacation and sick package

Cons

Bad insurance, unpredictable hours daily. Management and upper management are number crunchers. It’s not a trucking company, it’s a rental company that trucks stuff

Herc Rentals Response

Thank you for your feedback and your dedication over the past 6 years. We’re glad to hear you appreciate the pay and benefits. Your input on management and company focus is valuable, and we’ll consider it as we strive to create a better work environment for all employees. We understand your concerns about insurance and work hours and would like to discuss how we can improve our coverage. We are proud to be one of the leading equipment rental companies in the U.S. and Canada, and we cannot do our job without drivers like you! Michael.nastri@hercrentals.com

1.0

Jan 16, 2024

Avoid at all cost

Cdl a driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent benefits lot's of overtime when available

Cons

Nepotism lots of it from upper management all the way down to lower ones. Lots of company favorites getting away with unimaginable stuff while you maybe singled out for the smallest things.

Herc Rentals Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and experience at Herc Rentals. We genuinely value input from our employees, both current and former, as it helps us to continuously improve our operations. We're glad to hear that you found our benefits and overtime opportunities to be positive aspects of your time with us. Our team is committed to providing competitive benefits and compensation packages to our employees. At Herc Rentals, we strive to create a collaborative and positive work environment where every team member is treated with respect and fairness. We're sorry to hear that wasn't your experience during your time with us. We're always looking for ways to improve and would be happy to discuss any areas we can enhance to create a better workplace for our employees. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly to discuss your concerns further. You can contact me anytime at Michael.Nastri@hercrentals.com.

5.0

May 19, 2024

Great place to work

Accounting manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fair compensation Honest and trustworthy management Great company culture

Cons

Promotions take a long time to earn Upper management does not allow remote work

Herc Rentals Response

Thank you for your feedback. We're thrilled to hear about your 5-star experience working at Herc Rentals! Michael.Nastri@hercrentals.com

4.0

Mar 6, 2024

Recommendable place to work

Field service technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ok benefits, ok wages, good training, very safety orientated

Cons

lots of upper management, lots of paperwork

3.0

Jan 5, 2025

Herc Rentals - Lost employees

Technical recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large company lots of locations

Cons

Upper management not willing to help train and guide.

Herc Rentals Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I’m sorry to hear that you feel upper management is unwilling to train and guide members of Team Herc. As a former Talent team member, you know about the extensive training programs that Herc offers at every level, from early career to senior leader. I’m always happy to discuss any concerns you may have noticed. My door has always been, and remains, open to all. michael.nastri@hercrentals.com

3.0

Feb 9, 2024

Great place to learn

Sales and operations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great training and hands on Good pay Great benefits Equipment training

Cons

Upper management Stressful Promotion opps

Herc Rentals Response

Thanks for sharing your feedback. At Herc Rentals, we strive to provide our employees with the resources they need to succeed, so we're glad to hear you appreciate our training programs, competitive compensation, and benefits. Our comprehensive benefits and training programs are built with employees' well-being and career development goals in mind. While we hope you had the opportunity to discuss any specific concerns with your manager, we are always eager to hear feedback from our current and former employees. We encourage you to share any suggestions you may have to help us continue to improve. Thank you for your contributions during your time with us. Michael.Nastri@hercrentals.com

3.0

Aug 13, 2024

Okay place

Senior sales and operations coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are good, pay is decent, paid weekly,

Cons

work-life balance, often assigned jobs outside of your role, poor communication from upper management, opportunities are built for young adults coming out of college, and not a lot of growth if you are not willing to move.

Herc Rentals Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear that you appreciate the benefits, decent pay, and weekly payments. We understand your concerns about work-life balance, job assignments, communication, and growth opportunities. We're committed to improving these areas and value your input as it helps us make necessary changes. If you have any specific suggestions or would like to discuss further, please feel free to reach out to us directly. Your feedback is important to us, and we appreciate your honesty. Michael.Nastri@hercrentals.com

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

9mo

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.

5.0

Apr 4, 2025

One of the greatest places to work

Administrative assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You feel seen and heard by upper management, everyone can contribute cross department that together makes our jobs and projects easier.

Cons

I have been here for almost 10 years and can't think of one true con of working here.

Herc Rentals Response

We're excited to learn that you feel recognized by upper management and value the collaborative atmosphere we aim to cultivate. It's wonderful to hear that your experiences over the last decade have been so favorable. Your input is immensely important as we work to nurture a supportive and inclusive workplace. I’m happy to grab a cup of coffee and discuss any suggestions you have now or in the future. - Mike Nastri

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