LONDON, January 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Hertz, the world's leading general use car rental brand, has announced the renewal of its partnership with Nectar, the UK's leading loyalty programme. The new deal will mean that Hertz customers will benefit from the exclusive arrangement; allowing them to gain points on their rentals to spend across a range of Nectar partners including restaurants, retailers and travel. The announcement reconfirms Hertz's status as the only car hire company to reward customers with Nectar points for their rentals http://www.hertz.co.uk/nectar.

Michel Taride, President, Hertz International and Executive Vice President, Hertz Corporation, said: "Hertz and Nectar both share a commitment of rewarding loyalty and we are pleased to be announcing the renewal of this successful partnership. We have been working with Nectar since 2003 and the relationship has proved very successful and popular with customers."

To celebrate the partnership renewal Hertz and Nectar will be rewarding customers with six points for every £1 spent until 31^st March 2011. From then, Hertz customers will be rewarded with two Nectar points for every £1 spent. The process of collecting points couldn't be simpler; when booking online or over the phone renters just quote their Nectar membership number to collect points. Points will be awarded within 28 days of completion of the rental*. Terms and conditions apply, which can be located on: http://www.hertz.co.uk/nectar.

Jan Pieter Lips, Managing Director, Nectar, said: "We have enjoyed a successful collaboration with Hertz for the past nine years and we're excited to continue to reward loyal car renters with points to spend on experiences for all the family."

*Terms and Conditions

Two points per £1 spent will be awarded on total cost of rental when Nectar card number is quoted at time of reservation. If all conditions are met the points will be added to the Nectar account within 28 days of the completion of the rental. Points awarded on total charge but excludes subsequent charges, i.e: vehicle damage, theft or motoring offences. Points cannot be exchanged for cash. Points are not transferable, and are only awarded to original recipient. For overseas rentals, reservation must be made and paid for in advance in the UK on the 'World on Wheels' (WOW) tariff.

About Hertz

Hertz is the world's largest general use car rental company, operating from over 8,500 corporate locations in 146 countries worldwide. Hertz is in its 93rd year of delivering quality car rental solutions to leisure and corporate customers.  Product and service innovations such as Hertz #1 Club Gold, Worldwide Online Check-in, specially designed NeverLost® satellite navigation systems, and unique cars offered through the company's Prestige, Fun and Green Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. For more information please go to http://www.hertz.com.

About Nectar

Nectar, the United Kingdom's leading coalition loyalty programme, is owned by Aimia, a global leader in loyalty management.   Over 18.5 million collectors earn Nectar points when shopping for groceries, doing DIY, booking a holiday, paying household bills, buying petrol and even getting their car serviced. Collectors also earn Nectar points every time they shop online via Nectar eShops at over 500 leading online retailers including eBay and Argos.

Since Nectar's launch in 2002, over £1.5 billion of rewards have been redeemed by its collectors. Rewards include money off shopping, travel and general merchandise. For more information about Nectar, please visit: http://www.nectar.com

Hertz Press Contacts
Caroline Trotman Dickenson
Ketchum Pleon
T: +44(0)20-7611-3686
E: caroline.trotman-dickenson@ketchumpleon.com

Jana Kapeller
Ketchum Pleon
T: +44(0)20-7611-3638
E: jana.kapeller@ketchumpleon.com

Nectar Press Contacts
Shoma Amin
Nectar Press Office
T: +44(0)207-152-4836
E: s.amin@loyalty.co.uk

SOURCE Hertz and Nectar