EXHIBIT 23


                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-57138) and on Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-32543,
333-60311, 333-80457 and 333-32868) of The Hertz Corporation of our report dated
January 17, 2003, relating to the consolidated financial statements and
financial statement schedule, which appears in this Form 10-K.


                                              PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP

Florham Park, New Jersey
March 18, 2003