Returning a Hertz rental to BNE Airport before office opening

[JohnK]

Has anyone ever done this with success? I was at Hertz the other day and forgot to ask.

I stupidly booked a 5:00am BNE-SYD flight in November and I believe Hertz opens at 5:00am.

I would prefer to avoid paying exorbitant $50+ taxi fare if possible.

 

[Geoffm]

Should be a key drop

 

[lovestotravel]

https://www.hertz.com.au/rentacar/location/index.jsp?targetPage=locationDetailsView.jsp&eoag=BNET50

• Special Services at this Location
• Airport Location
• After hours drop off available – 00:00 - 05:00 Domestic After Hours Return: Vehicle returns in the Hertz Car park - Level 1 of Domestic car park building, Key Drop Box is situated at back of car park office. International After Hours Return: Vehicle returns in the Hertz Carpark - International rental vehicle return area. Key Drop Box is situated at Hertz International Counter on level 2.

Take photos
PLENTY of photos and photos of mileage and fuel level

 

[JohnK]

Excellent. Don't need to worry about that now.

Hire a car at ~7:00pm and return it ~4:00am. Simple.

 

[austgap]

As i'm sure you probably know already JohnK, just keep that fuel receipt in the car (usually drivers seat or somewhere obvious) just so the staff checking the car can sight it. If you do get a yellow damage acknowledge slip from the exit gate on departure, best to keep that in the car as well. Enjoy your trip

 

[coles525]

Make sure you take a photo of anything required to be left in the car (reciept!)

 

[quick_dry]

Make sure you take a photo of anything required to be left in the car (reciept!)

I do this, and take photos of the car panels to document lack of damage.

 

[JohnK]

Hire a car at ~7:00pm and return it ~4:00am. Simple.

Forgot to mention that it worked a treat. Wouldn't hesitate to do the same thing next time. In fact I have a midnight departure coming up out of BNE later this year and I don't fancy carrying golf bag and 2 pieces of luggage on train.

Thanks for the advice.