FAQs

• Arranging a Rental Vehicle for Out-of-State Travel (DAS Procurement Services Contract 24PSX0079)+
  Answer:

  When you need a rental vehicle for out-of-state business travel, the State of Connecticut has an established contract with The Hertz Corporation under contract number 24PSX0079. This contract is available to all state agencies, municipalities, schools, universities, and eligible non-profit organizations.

  CONTRACT DETAILS

  Contract Number: 24PSX0079

  Effective Dates: September 16, 2025 – August 1, 2026

  For full contract terms, vehicle types, and pricing details, refer to the official documentation available on the CTsource Contract Board by searching for contract number 24PSX0079

   

  Steps to Arrange a Rental Vehicle

  1. Booking the Rental Vehicle
  • Rentals can be reserved through your agency’s designated travel agency, which can use your agency discount code and set up direct billing.
  • If your agency does not yet have a Hertz discount code, you will need to provide your agency’s name, contact person, email, phone number, and address to the Hertz contract contact to set up a discount code.
    
    
  2. Contact Information
  • Hertz Contact:
    Nadika Perera, Government Sales
    239-301-7635
    Nadika.perera@hertz.com
• If I am using a commercial rental vehicle for out-of-state travel, do I need to purchase additional insurance?+
  Answer:

  $1 Million liability coverage per accident and collision/loss waiver are included at no extra charge. Renters are not responsible for loss or damage to the vehicle.

• How much do rentals cost?+
  Answer:

  Rates:

  Vehicle Type	Hourly	Daily
  Compact	$6.00	$26.00
  Hybrid	$6.00	$27.00
  Mid-size Car	$6.00	$29.00
  Electric	$7.00	$32.00
  Mini Cargo Van	$7.00	$33.00
  Full-size Car	$8.00	$34.00
  Mini Van	$8.00	$35.00
  Small SUV	$8.00	$35.00
  Light-Duty Truck	$8.00	$37.00
  Mid-size SUV	$8.00	$37.00
  Full-size Cargo Van	$9.00	$41.00
  Full-size SUV	$9.00	$42.00
  Full-size Van	$9.00	$42.00
  Heavy-Duty Truck	$11.00	$48.00
  Box Truck	$11.00	$53.00
  Wheelchair Van	$14.00	$61.00

  The hourly rate will convert to the daily rate once the hourly calculation exceeds the daily rate.

  Additional Charges:

  No-Show Charge for failure to pick up a reserved vehicle.	$15.00
  Low-Fuel Charge for failure to return vehicle with proper fuel level (3/4 tank or more)	$15.00
  Cancellation Charge for failure to provide 24-hour notice of cancellation of a reservation	$10.00
  Cleaning Charge Costs incurred if it is necessary to clean a vehicle before it can be dispatched again	Actual costs of cleaning
  Repair Charge Costs incurred to repair any vehicle damaged	Actual costs of repair
  Failure to Return Equipment Charge for failing to return the vehicle and gas keys and/or garage pass (if any) when the vehicle is returned	$10.00
  Lost Equipment Charge for replacing lost vehicle and gas keys and/or lost garage pass. DAS Fleet Operations defines an item as lost if it is not returned within 24 hours of the return of the vehicle	Actual cost of obtaining replacement item