PARK RIDGE, N.J., Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hertz Corporation announces the opening of a new Hertz Local Edition rental car facility in Danville, West Virginia. This new location represents Hertz's commitment to serving customers looking to rent a car for insurance replacement needs, business trips, vacations and everyday purposes.

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Conveniently located on Route 85, in the heart of Danville near several body shops, the Danville location provides Hertz customers with a full range of rental vehicles including compact through full-size cars and SUVs and offers special weekend rates. Pickup service, direct billing to insurance companies and insurance replacement rentals are also available. In addition, as with all Hertz corporate locations, vehicles are available for rental with unlimited mileage and all rate structures are honored, including one-way, inter-city rates.

The Danville location hours of operation are Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and will be closed on Saturday and Sunday. The location can be reached at 304-369-8745.

Serving the insurance replacement industry for more than 10 years, Hertz currently has more than 2,000 locations nationwide, the majority of which offer pickup and delivery service, and is a recognized supplier to more than 193 of the 209 largest insurance companies.

The Hertz Corporation, a subsidiary of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HTZ), is the world's largest general use airport car rental brand, operating from approximately 8,100 locations in 146 countries worldwide. Hertz is the number one airport car rental brand in the U.S. and at 78 major airports in Europe, operating both corporate and licensee locations in cities and airports in North America, Europe, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand. In addition, the Company has licensee locations in cities and airports in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Product and service initiatives such as Hertz #1 Club Gold®, Never Lost® customized, onboard navigation systems, SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio, and unique cars and SUVs offered through the Company's Prestige, Fun and Green Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. The Company also operates the global car sharing club, Connect by Hertz, in New York City, Berlin, London, Madrid and Paris. In addition, Hertz operates one of the world's largest equipment rental businesses, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, offering a diverse line of equipment, including tools and supplies, as well as new and used equipment for sale, to customers ranging from major industrial companies to local contractors and consumers from approximately 325 branches in the United States, Canada, China, France and Spain.

To make car rental reservations or for more information, customers can call their travel agent, or call Hertz toll-free at 1-800-654-3131. Information and reservations are also available on the web at www.hertz.com. For information on Hertz Equipment Rental, visit the company on the web at www.hertzequip.com.

SOURCE Hertz Corporation