That’s right Hertz rents out the Chevrolet Corvette ZHZ. While renting out high performance sports cars is not a new thing having them custom built for the rental company is. The only way to get your hands on the ZHZ is to rent one from Hertz. They are not being sold to the public. This is definitely a unique arrangement but it is one that has proven to be quite popular.

The idea of renting out high performance sports cars is not all that unique. In fact there are companies that specialize in doing just that. Nevertheless it is rare to see a large chain like Hertz doing it. The reason they do it of course is that there is a demand for it. Surely they have seen the number of people who are taking advantage of the opportunity to rent these types of cars and have jumped into the market. It certainly doesn’t hurt that they can charge a high price for the chance to drive one of these cars. The premium charged to rent a Corvette ZHZ is pretty steep making this a profitable enterprise for Hertz.

The reason for the demand to rent cars like the Chevrolet Corvette ZHZ is easy to explain as well. They are out of the price range of most people. There is a whole class of super cars that everybody dreams of driving but which few people can actually afford. However the chance to rent one allows them to live out their dreams. Although the cost of renting a ZHZ is pretty steep it is at least in the price range of the average person. The chance to drive one for a couple of days is well worth it for a lot of people.

What is unique about the arrangement between Hertz and Chevrolet is that the ZHZ is custom made for them. In reality the ZHZ is just a C6 with a slightly larger engine and a different transmission. Of course the cars are painted yellow and black (both the coupe and the convertible, the colors of Hertz. In terms of performance they are not all that different from the standard Corvette C6. That being said it is a great marketing ploy for both companies. By giving people the impression that they are gaining access to a car they can’t get anywhere else they are able to really attract attention.

Actually driving the Corvette ZHZ is quite an experience. With more than four hundred horsepower under your foot it is an experience that the average driver usually never gets. The ZHZ is a true super car and driving it is completely different than driving your family car. If you want the chance to experience it the only way to do it is to go to Hertz and rent one. Most people would tell you that it is money well spent.