⚡ Why HERTZ is selling 20,000 EVs from its fleet ⚡

Last week, we learned that Hertz plans to sell about 20,000 electric vehicles, including Teslas, from its U.S. fleet. It's a remarkable U-turn from the company's previous goal to convert 25% of its fleet to electric by the end of 2024.

Hertz says it will instead buy more gas-powered vehicles, citing higher expenses related to collision and damage for EVs. We suspect that's only a partial truth. It's more likely that Hertz overestimated the demand for EVs by renters, while underestimating the negative feedback from renters who reserve a gas-powered car only to be told at the rental counter that an EV is "all that is available." 

Remember, when you ask AutoSlash for a quote and choose a car category, we show you both gas and electric car models that are available at your desired pickup location. That way, you can make a more informed choice. And if you specifically DON'T want to rent an EV, we let you choose your fuel preference as well. On car choice, AutoSlash believes you should be in the driver's seat.

The best way to ALWAYS get the best rate: Ask AutoSlash for a quote. We'll scour the internet to find the best publicly available discounts out there, and we'll automatically factor in your memberships to organizations like AAA or Costco to make sure we don't leave anything on the table. This service is always absolutely free.

Ask AutoSlash to track your reservation. We'll let you know if there's a price drop before you pick up your rental car, so you can cancel and rebook at the lower rate to save even more. Customers who track their car rental reservations with AutoSlash save an additional 30%, on average.

Here at HotelSlash, our goal is to help travelers get the best possible hotel price every time. Just like car rental prices, hotel rates go up and down. Not only does HotelSlash find you a great deal, but we'll automatically keep checking for better deals to ensure that you don't leave any money on the table. Think of it as price protection for your hotel booking! Ask us for a quote today!

How to get started: Not yet a HotelSlash member? Click here to sign up and get a free trial membership (no credit card required).

For a limited time, make a new hotel booking and have your membership extended by a year! This promotion applies to new and existing HotelSlash members.

ICYMI: Thrifty Traveler says AutoSlash "should always be part of your car rental process – well, at least if you want to save money."

Safe travels,

Jonathan