An Enterprise deposit example and Hertz hold guidance cannot be treated as same-trip prices. Enterprise's published range has a specific no-return-itinerary condition; Hertz's official documents have a scope conflict. Get two branch quotes before ranking them.
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Before you rely on a policy
Amounts and eligibility can change by branch, vehicle, card, and booking. A pending hold is different from a settled charge.
Enterprise's published condition
| Policy point | Applies when | Amount / status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| No return itinerary, conditional credit depositverified scoped | Ticketed return travel: No; Payment: credit; Market: US | $200–$850 | Official policy ↗ |
| Airport credit authorization depends on branchlocation quote required | Pickup: airport; Payment: credit | Confirm with location | Official policy ↗ |
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Hertz's policy conflict
| Policy point | Applies when | Amount / status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debit hold upper exampleverified scoped | Payment: debit; Market: US | Up to $500 | Official policy ↗ |
| Conflicting credit hold statementssource conflict | Payment: credit | Policy conflict — confirm | Official policy ↗ |
Make an apples-to-apples quote
- Use the same pickup city, dates, car class, driver age and card type.
- Ask both branches for the estimated final charge and the separate pickup authorization.
- Record whether the reservation is prepaid and which extras are included.
- Compare the official written answers without averaging a range or treating an unknown amount as zero.
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Official sources
- Payment cards and deposits ↗ www.enterprise.com · reviewed 2026-11-02
- Accepted credit and debit cards ↗ www.hertz.com · reviewed 2026-11-02
- Rental terms and conditions ↗ www.hertz.com · reviewed 2026-11-02
- FTC consumer guidance on renting cars ↗ consumer.ftc.gov · reviewed 2026-11-02
Research checked 2026-11-02. Pickup terms and signed agreements can change. Verify your booking details before paying.
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