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4.6
Our customers love us
4.6 stars from 45,488 reviews in California.
Easy pickup and returns
Our 24 locations in SIXT California make renting a car hassle-free.
More flexibility
Change or cancel bookings at no extra cost at most of our locations worldwide.

Our top branches in California

4.5
Los Angeles Int Airport
24h Return
9000 Bellanca Ave
Los Angeles
USA
4.6
San Francisco Int Airport
24h Return
Car Rental Center 780 N McDonnell Rd
San Francisco
USA
4.6
San Diego Int Airport
24h Return
RENTAL CAR CENTER 3355 Admiral Boland Way
San Diego
USA
4.6
San Jose (USA) Int Airport
24h Return
Rental Car Center 1659 Airport Blvd
San Jose
USA
4.8
John Wayne Airport SNA
24h Return
Orange County Airport 18601 Airport Way
Santa Ana
USA
4.7
Los Angeles Downtown
990 W 8th St
Los Angeles
USA
4.7
San Francisco Mission District
475 S Van Ness Ave
San Francisco
USA
4.6
Beverly Hills
264 S La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills
USA
4.7
West Hollywood
8305 Sunset Boulevard, Unit B
West Hollywood, Los Angeles
USA
4.7
Anaheim Downtown
231 W Katella Avenue
Anaheim
USA

Our services at California

If you need to hire a car during your time in California, Sixt should be your first choice. Located on the West Coast of the United States; it is not only the most populous states but one of the most widely visited in the country. The main reason why Sixt is held in such high esteem among car rental companies is the simplicity and flexibility involved with the purchase, however without compromising the quality of the car rental. With a choice of vehicles with LDW insurance, unlimited mileage, baby seats or GPS all at very competitive prices. Whether you are looking for a an economy, luxury or convertible Sixt has the perfect car for you. Now with our new online booking system, renting a car with Sixt in California means your rent a car will be ready for you upon arrival in California at Los Angeles International Airport.Things to do in California, USA, with a car rental

Driving from a city to city on the spacious Californian roads is pleasure; and, with your Sixt rent a car you can visit all of the 8 biggest cities in California; these are Los Angele, San Diego , San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach and Oakland with ease. As well as these fantastic cities you can visit Yosemite National park for unrivalled natural beauty covering an area of 747,956 acres and be one of the 3 million annual visitors. However, to truly make the most of your car rental while in California is a drive down the Pacific Coast Highway, otherwise known as the California State Route 1; which is famous for running along some of the most stunning coastlines in the USA! Death Valley is also a must see while in California, which is a desert valley located in the east of the state and is the lowest and driest area in the US and Canada. So, don't hesitate and hire a car from Sixt today in California!

Customer reviews & feedback

4.6
4.5725527
Based on 45488 reviews
from our Customer Excitement Score survey*

What our customers are saying

4.8
Vehicle handover
4.7
The way to SIXT
4.7
Vehicle return
Natalie G.
5.0
I love renting my cars at SIXT they always have a car available Ang I trust them to always accommodate
Sanaz Nelly P.
5.0
Jesse was wonderful working with, very professional and amazing..
Josh D.
5.0
Helen was amazing !!!! She has the best customer service I’ve ever seen. She is truly one of one and I’ll be back to rent because of her kindness and service !!!!

*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked in California. The score is an average of all customer responses.

Good to know when renting in California

Bookable extras

Make your visit to California more enjoyable by adding extras to your rental. GPS is a must when visiting cities like LA or San Francisco. Express Toll Unlimited allows you to breeze through toll booths, and SIXT Connect Wi-Fi service keeps you in the loop.

Car rental under 25 in California

You can rent a car from the age of 21 with SIXT. However, some specialty categories and larger vehicles have a minimum rental age of 25. An underage driver fee applies to those under 25.

What type of car should I rent in California?

Long road trips through this huge state call for a spacious SUV. Smaller groups can enjoy the sun in a sporty convertible.

It is possible to rent a car at one station in California and return it to another. Not all car categories can be rented one-way, and additional fees may apply.