Hertz rental car damage deposit - how much do they hold?

Hertz typically places a hold of $200-400 on your credit or debit card at the time of pickup. This is in addition to the rental charges. The hold amount varies: - Credit card: usually $200 hold - Debit card: usually $200-400 hold, and Hertz may also run a credit check - The exact amount depends on the location and vehicle class When is the hold released? - For credit cards: typically 5-10 business days after return, sometimes faster - For debit cards: can take up to 10-14 business days for the hold to be released by your bank - Hertz releases the authorization usually within 24-48 hours of return, but your bank may take longer to process it Important warning about debit cards: Hertz may place a larger hold and some locations will not accept debit cards at all without a round-trip ticket. The funds are actually withdrawn from your account (not just authorized) when using a debit card, which can cause overdraft issues. I recommend using a credit card if possible to avoid having real funds tied up for two weeks.