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Mature Travelers Keep Rolling With Hertz

- Hertz Offers AARP Members Special Discounts and Upgrade Offers -

PARK RIDGE, N.J., June 3 -- Americans aged 55 plus have a growing interest in travel, with affordability being a driving factor, according to the Travel Industry Association of America's Travel Sentiment Index. Through AARP, Hertz is offering a variety of rental discounts and upgrades to AARP members looking for economical travel options this summer.

Vince Canale, Division Vice President, Business Development and Membership Programs commented, "AARP members are making their summer travel plans now, and Hertz' discount and upgrade offers underscore our commitment to serving mature travelers by helping them maximize their vacation dollars. Hertz' AARP member promotions are designed to meet a variety of travel needs." AARP member offers include:

   -- Free Double Upgrade: A double upgrade at the lower, reserved car class
      rate on daily, weekly or weekend rentals of a compact 4-door through
      sporty 2-door car class. Mention Promotion Code (PC#) 939304.
      Available through October 31, 2003.

   -- Free One Car Class Upgrade: A one car class upgrade at the lower,
      reserved car class rate on mid-size, special sporty, or full size car
      class rentals. Mention Promotion Code (PC#) 938265. Effective through
      May 31, 2004.

   -- $15 Off a Weekly Rental: $15 off a weekly rental of a mid-size,
      special sporty, full size, premium or sport utility vehicles. Mention
      Promotion Code (PC#) 938254. Available through May 31, 2004.

   -- Receive Up to $15 Off a Weekend Rental: Receive up to $15 off ($5 per
      day) a weekend rental of a mid-size, special sporty, full size,
      premium, minivan or sport utility vehicle.  Mention Promotion Code
      (PC#) 938243. Effective through May 31, 2004.

   -- A Free Child Seat: Reserve a car with a child seat and receive the
      child seat free. Mention Promotion Code (PC#): 938232. Effective
      through May 31, 2004.

   The specifics of these programs include:

   -- Availability at participating Hertz locations in the US and Canada.

   -- Rates include Unlimited Mileage.

   -- Weekly Rates require a minimum 5-day rental.

   -- When making reservations, customers must mention the AARP discount
      number (CDP#) and the applicable Promotion Code (PC#).

   -- To receive these special offers, members must present their Member
      Savings Card or AARP Membership card at time of rental.

   -- 24-hour advance reservations are required. Rates are subject to
      availability and may not be combined with other offers, discounts, or
      promotions.  All standard rental qualifications and return
      restrictions apply.

For more information about Hertz' AARP member offers, see the Hertz ad in the May/June issue of AARP magazine or visit AARP's online member services section at www.aarp.org. Hertz' AARP member offers are available by calling Hertz at 1-800-654-2210, through hertz.com or by contacting your local travel agent.

Hertz is the world's largest car rental company, operating in more than 150 countries at over 7,000 locations.

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