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Hertz Makes Holiday Travel Golden with Gold Squad's Final 2025 Stop at Newark Airport
Hertz extends its Gold Squad Golden Retriever ambassador program into 2026 ESTERO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- After debuting its nationwide Hertz Gold Squad
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nHertz extends its Gold Squad Golden Retriever ambassador program into 2026\n\n ESTERO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nAfter debuting its nationwide Hertz Gold Squad program earlier this year, Hertz is bringing its beloved team of highly-trained Golden Retrievers to Newark Liberty International Airport for their final 2025 appearance with plans to continue spreading joy into 2026. As millions of Americans hit the road for what is expected to be one of the busiest holiday travel seasons in years, the Gold Squad will greet travelers with comfort, joy, and surprise perks during peak December travel days.\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251218153500/en/Hertz Makes Holiday Travel Golden with Gold Squad’s Final 2025 Stop at Newark Airport\nNewark, one of Hertz’s top 10 holiday rental hotspots, will be the last stop before the Gold Squad returns in 2026 with an expanded lineup of airport and event appearances across the country.\n\n“The Gold Squad has been a bright spot for travelers throughout the year, and Newark is the perfect place for their final stop in 2025,” said Adnan Manzur SVP, North America Customer Operations at Hertz. “Holiday travel can be hectic, and a few minutes with a Gold Squad Golden Retriever can make the whole journey feel a little more golden.”\n\nHoliday Travel Trends: What Travelers Should Know\n\nWith significantly lower gas prices this year, the roadways are going to be especially busy. According to Hertz’s travel partner AAA, more than 109 million Americans will hit the road this holiday season – up by over two million from last year. Based on Hertz data, here’s what to know before you go:\n\n\nDecember 20 is expected to be the busiest rental car pick-up day nationwide.\n\n\nTop 10 Holiday Hotspots:\n\n\n\nOrlando\n\n\nLos Angeles\n\n\nAtlanta\n\n\nMiami\n\n\nPhoenix\n\n\nNewark\n\n\nDallas\n\n\nBoston\n\n\nChicago\n\n\nLas Vegas\n\n\n\nTrending Destinations: Miami, Palm Springs, and Phoenix are seeing the biggest jumps in year-over-year rental car demand.\n\n\nFresh New Rides: Hertz customers will be among the first to drive thousands of 2026 vehicles now on the road, including the Cadillac CT5, Volvo XC60, Ford Mustang EcoBoost, Jeep Grand Wagoneer and more.\n\n\nHere are some of Hertz’s Golden Travel Tips\n\n\nReserve early as possi...