--- title: "Hertz to Close All Dedicated Car Sales Locations in Online…" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/blog/hertz-store-closures-all-car-sales-locations-2026" language: "en" author: "metaintro" published: "2026-11-14T13:30:14.000Z" modified: "2026-11-14T13:30:14.000Z" --- [Back to Blog](/blog) [News](/blog/tag/news)[Layoffs](/blog/tag/layoffs)[Travel Industry](/blog/tag/travel-industry)[Retail Industry](/blog/tag/retail-industry)[USA](/blog/tag/usa) # Hertz to Close All Dedicated Car Sales Locations in Online Retail Shift Hertz will close all dedicated Hertz Car Sales locations as it shifts used-car retail toward online buying, retail partners and its rental network. [![Brad Larson](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:40:40/q:72/plain/images/brad-larson-headshot.png)Brad Larson Founder & Editor](/blog/author/bradlarson) [November 14, 2026](/blog/archive/2026/11)6 min read ![Empty desk, laptop with blank screen and an ID badge left behind](https://cdn.metaintro.com/rs:fill:1200:675/q:78/plain/images/innodata-layoffs-india-550-employees-2026-hero.jpg) [https://x.com/intent/tweet?text=Hertz%20to%20Close%20All%20Dedicated%20Car%20Sales%20Locations%20in%20Online%20Retail%20Shift&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fhertz-store-closures-all-car-sales-locations-2026](https://x.com/intent/tweet?text=Hertz%20to%20Close%20All%20Dedicated%20Car%20Sales%20Locations%20in%20Online%20Retail%20Shift&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fhertz-store-closures-all-car-sales-locations-2026)[http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fhertz-store-closures-all-car-sales-locations-2026](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fhertz-store-closures-all-car-sales-locations-2026)[https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fhertz-store-closures-all-car-sales-locations-2026&title=Hertz%20to%20Close%20All%20Dedicated%20Car%20Sales%20Locations%20in%20Online%20Retail%20Shift](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fhertz-store-closures-all-car-sales-locations-2026&title=Hertz%20to%20Close%20All%20Dedicated%20Car%20Sales%20Locations%20in%20Online%20Retail%20Shift)[mailto:?subject=Hertz%20to%20Close%20All%20Dedicated%20Car%20Sales%20Locations%20in%20Online%20Retail%20Shift&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fhertz-store-closures-all-car-sales-locations-2026](mailto:?subject=Hertz%20to%20Close%20All%20Dedicated%20Car%20Sales%20Locations%20in%20Online%20Retail%20Shift&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.metaintro.com%2Fblog%2Fhertz-store-closures-all-car-sales-locations-2026) Hertz confirmed on November 9, 2026, that it will [close all its physical retail stores, also known as Hertz Car Sales locations](https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/scoop-hertz-to-close-all-hertz-car-sales-locations-amid-online-retail-push), shifting its dedicated car sales footprint toward online channels and its nationwide rental network. At [Metaintro](https://www.metaintro.com), we track layoffs, store closures and return-to-office mandates in our [layoffs tracker](https://www.metaintro.com/layoffs). ## Which Car Sales Locations Are Closing? The announcement covers the dedicated retail operation: [Hertz Car Sales will close its dedicated retail locations as it shifts sales to online channels and its rental network](https://www.cbtnews.com/hertz-to-close-dedicated-car-sales-locations/). That is the central change for workers following the news. The business is moving away from a dedicated store format while continuing to use other channels to reach car buyers. For context, the retail business is [the used-vehicle retail arm Hertz uses to sell cars from its rental fleet directly to consumers](https://www.cbtnews.com/hertz-to-close-dedicated-car-sales-locations/). The closure announcement therefore concerns a particular part of the company's operations, rather than a withdrawal from selling used vehicles. The same announcement appeared in the weekly industry coverage, which said [Hertz on Monday (Nov. 9) confirmed it will close all its physical retail stores](https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/the-weekly-cargurus-nov-14). For employees considering their next steps, the relevant distinction is between the dedicated car sales stores and the channels through which vehicle sales continue. The remaining sales options include [HertzCarSales.com, Amazon Autos, eBay and TestDrive+ at 300-plus rental locations](https://www.cbtnews.com/hertz-to-close-dedicated-car-sales-locations/). Those channels form the operating direction described alongside the closures. ## Why Is Hertz Changing Its Retail Strategy? The company's explanation centers on shopping preferences and the channels it has developed. Its statement says [Hertz has evolved its retail car sales strategy to meet customers where and how they want to shop](https://www.cbtnews.com/hertz-to-close-dedicated-car-sales-locations/). That explanation places the closures within a broader change in how it sells vehicles. The statement also describes the work already underway: [We have expanded online buying on HertzCarSales.com, deepened our relationships with retail partners, and grown TestDrive+ to more than 300 participating Hertz rental locations](https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/scoop-hertz-to-close-all-hertz-car-sales-locations-amid-online-retail-push). The direction is toward digital buying, partner marketplaces and the existing rental network. In the earnings discussion, the company described its retail strategy as a push to [prioritize higher-yielding digital channels and build on the scale of our used car operation and rental locations](https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/scoop-hertz-to-close-all-hertz-car-sales-locations-amid-online-retail-push). This connects the sales-channel change to the way the company wants to manage its used-car business. The retail economics also provide context: [Hertz’s retail push is meant to capture higher prices than wholesale auctions](https://www.cbtnews.com/hertz-to-close-dedicated-car-sales-locations/). For job seekers, understanding that business direction helps explain the announcement without treating every part of the operation as interchangeable. ## How Will Customers Continue Buying Cars? The company says customers can [continue to buy cars online on HertzCarSales.com, through Amazon Autos and eBay, and through TestDrive+ at more than 300 Hertz rental locations](https://www.cbtnews.com/hertz-to-close-dedicated-car-sales-locations/). The closure of dedicated stores sits alongside those continuing purchasing options. The partner expansion includes [joining Amazon Autos in August 2025](https://www.cbtnews.com/hertz-to-close-dedicated-car-sales-locations/). That relationship was described as making the company [the first fleet dealer to join Jeff Bezos’ digital retailing platform](https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/scoop-hertz-to-close-all-hertz-car-sales-locations-amid-online-retail-push). Another step was the marketplace showroom: [The eBay collab, announced May 6, gave Hertz a digital showroom on eBay’s automotive marketplace](https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/scoop-hertz-to-close-all-hertz-car-sales-locations-amid-online-retail-push). Together, these developments explain the range of sales routes discussed in the closure announcement. For workers preparing applications, a useful practical approach is to describe the skills involved in their own work rather than rely solely on a store title. Customer communication, transaction coordination and handling a changing workflow are areas to document when they reflect actual experience. Keep those descriptions grounded in tasks performed and results that can be verified. ## What Else Is Happening Around Hertz? The broader backdrop includes a previously shrinking retail footprint, [from about 70 U.S. locations in June 2024](https://www.cbtnews.com/hertz-to-close-dedicated-car-sales-locations/), followed by [45 locations in August 2025](https://www.cbtnews.com/hertz-to-close-dedicated-car-sales-locations/). Those historical snapshots provide context for the move away from dedicated stores. Separately, in motorsport, [Cadillac Hertz Team JOTA secured a dominant win in the season finale of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship in Monza](https://news.cadillac.com/newsroom.detail.html/Pages/news/us/en/2026/nov/1109-victory-cadillac-hertz-jota-monza.html). That announcement concerns the racing team, distinct from the dedicated retail-location closure announcement. For employees organizing a job search, the immediate task is to focus on their own employment arrangements and transferable experience. Keep operational news separate from personal employment documents, and use direct written communication when seeking clarification about work schedules, responsibilities and transition arrangements. ## What Should Affected Workers Do Next? - **Request written guidance.** Ask your manager or human resources contact to explain your employment status and any transition process. Keep a dated record of the response and follow up on unanswered questions. - **Save employment records.** Gather your offer letter, pay statements, benefits information and performance reviews. Store personal copies securely without taking customer records or confidential business material. - **Clarify pay and benefits.** Ask how outstanding pay, accrued leave and benefit coverage will be handled. Review written terms carefully before making financial decisions or signing documents. - **Update your resume.** Describe your responsibilities and achievements in clear language. Emphasize skills you have actually used and tailor your examples to the roles you want. - **Build a practical search routine.** Set aside regular time for applications, networking and interview preparation. Track your progress and keep notes on conversations so follow-ups stay organized. ## Related Articles - [MegaETH Cuts 20% of Its Workforce Following Team Restructuring](https://www.metaintro.com/blog/megaeth-layoffs-20-percent-2026) - [Jaguar Land Rover Confirms 3,000 Voluntary Redundancies](https://www.metaintro.com/blog/jaguar-land-rover-layoffs-3000-2026) - [The Golden Grotto Is Closing After 41 Years in Jonesboro](https://www.metaintro.com/blog/golden-grotto-store-closures-2026) - [Kanes Foods Cuts 662 Jobs After Entering Administration](https://www.metaintro.com/blog/kanes-foods-layoffs-662-2026) ## People Also Asked ### Q: Is Hertz Closing Its Dedicated Car Sales Stores? A: Yes. The company confirmed it will [close all its physical retail stores, also known as Hertz Car Sales locations](https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/scoop-hertz-to-close-all-hertz-car-sales-locations-amid-online-retail-push). ### Q: Why Is Hertz Moving Away From Dedicated Stores? A: Its statement says it is [focusing on these channels and leveraging our extensive nationwide rental network rather than dedicated Hertz Car Sales locations](https://www.cbtnews.com/hertz-to-close-dedicated-car-sales-locations/), following expansion of online buying and retail partnerships. ### Q: Can Customers Still Buy Cars From Hertz? A: Yes. Customers can [continue to buy cars online on HertzCarSales.com, through Amazon Autos and eBay, and through TestDrive+ at more than 300 Hertz rental locations](https://www.cbtnews.com/hertz-to-close-dedicated-car-sales-locations/). Looking for your next opportunity? [Metaintro](https://www.metaintro.com) brings together 50M jobs in one place. 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