Hertz car rental at Waukegan National Airport (UGN)
Hertz · Premium tier · Avg renter rating 3.9/5 · From $49/day
Hertz — Iconic gold-and-black brand with strong premium and luxury inventory. Founded in 1918 and headquartered in Estero, Florida, the brand operates a counter at Waukegan National Airport (UGN) with the typical airport fleet mix of economy through SUV-class vehicles. Below is a snapshot of Hertz's daily, weekly, and monthly rates at this airport, alongside what to expect at the counter.
Hertz rates at UGN
| Class | Daily | Weekly | Monthly | Avail. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | $52 | $333 | $1,144 | 62% | 3.9★ |
| Midsize | $49 | $314 | $1,078 | 68% | 3.9★ |
| SUV | $67 | $429 | $1,474 | 88% | 3.9★ |
| Minivan | $98 | $627 | $2,156 | 86% | 3.9★ |
| Luxury | $144 | $922 | $3,168 | 83% | 3.9★ |
| Van / Cargo | $186 | $1,190 | $4,092 | 87% | 3.9★ |
What's good about Hertz at UGN
- Hertz Gold Plus Rewards
- Ultimate Choice vehicle selection at major hubs
- Adrenaline Collection
Vehicles you're likely to actually get
Inventory rotates often, but as of recent customer reports the Hertz fleet at UGN typically includes:
- Economy: Nissan Versa, Mitsubishi Mirage, Kia Rio, Chevrolet Spark
- Midsize: Toyota Corolla, Nissan Sentra, Volkswagen Jetta, Hyundai Elantra
- SUV: Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, Jeep Cherokee, Chevrolet Equinox
- Minivan: Chrysler Pacifica, Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, Kia Carnival
- Luxury: BMW 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Audi A6, Cadillac CT5
- Van / Cargo: Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter, Ram ProMaster, Nissan NV200
Bear in mind that "or similar" really does mean similar — if you book a midsize you might get a Toyota Corolla, a Nissan Sentra, or a Volkswagen Jetta. If a specific make matters (e.g. for car-seat anchor compatibility), call the UGN counter directly the day of pickup.
Counter and pickup process
For walk-up customers, expect a short queue at peak hours (early morning departures returning, late evening arrivals picking up). Hertz loyalty members typically get a dedicated lane that cuts wait time by 5–15 minutes. Bring your driver's license, the credit card used for the reservation, and your reservation confirmation number — paper or screenshot is fine.
Return process
Returning a Hertz rental at UGN is straightforward: follow purple "Rental Car Return" signs to the rental facility, pull into the marked Hertz aisle, and a return agent will scan the windshield barcode and email a receipt. Refuel at one of the gas stations on the airport perimeter — refueling charges through the rental brand are typically 2–3× the local pump price.
Add-ons worth considering (and skipping)
Worth it: A second driver fee is usually waived for spouses; if you're traveling as a couple, register both at the counter so either of you can drive legally. Toll transponders make sense if your route passes through a region with all-electronic tolling — the convenience fee is usually $4–6/day plus tolls, which beats hunting for cash lanes.
Usually skippable: The Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) duplicates coverage most credit cards already provide for free — call your card issuer to confirm before traveling. Pre-paid fuel makes sense only if you're returning the car nearly empty; otherwise you're paying for gas you didn't use.
How Hertz compares to other brands at UGN
If Hertz doesn't fit your trip, the same comparison page for this airport (/airports/ugn) shows the same vehicle classes priced at Enterprise, Hertz, Avis, Budget, and National side by side.