Hertz Partners with Chailease to Bring Car Rental Brands to Taiwan

WHY IT RATES: For travel agents working with clients who visit Taiwan often, the move by Hertz into the market will mean more affordable car rental options.—Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer.

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Hertz International Limited has launched a referral partnership with established car rental company, Chailease Auto Rental Co., an industry leader operating in Taiwan since 1977.

Through the new alliance, Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty business and leisure customers traveling to Taiwan will now have access to all of Chailease's rental services in the market. These include a variety of car rental options as well as short and long-term leasing at more than 19 locations, which will be co-branded with Hertz. Chailease customers traveling outbound from Taiwan will be able to access Hertz's full suite of mobility solutions across the globe.

Eoin MacNeill, Vice President, Hertz Asia Pacific, said: "Chailease is highly experienced in the Taiwanese rental industry, and our new partnership will bring convenient, high-quality rental solutions to Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty customers traveling to Taiwan. We also look forward to serving Chailease customers at Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty locations around the world."

Justin T. Yang, Chairman of Chailease Auto Rental Co., Ltd, said: "Taiwan has always been a popular tourist destination, playing host to more than 10 million visitors per year, and we want to make car rental more convenient and available to them, whether they are traveling for business or leisure.

"The Chailease and Hertz brands are both trusted household names in our respective markets. The partnership will provide Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty with an immediate presence in Taiwan and Chailease customers can benefit from Hertz's global footprint."

To celebrate the launch, discounts of up to 30 percent are available to customers booking online before September 30 and renting by November 30 at participating locations in Taiwan. During this period there are two discount codes that customers can enjoy:

—Customers renting for three days to seven days -- quote promotional code (PC#) 204679 to apply a 25 percent discount.

—Customers renting for eight days or more -- quote promotional code (PC#) 204680 to apply a 30 percent discount.

For more information, reach out to your local travel agent.

SOURCE: Hertz International press release.