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SIXT Car Rental in Indianapolis
Explore this big city with a small-town vibe and iconic sporting events your way in one of our premium rental vehicles. From our vast fleet, you can choose a multi-seater or different sizes of sedans and SUVs from different makers. You’ll have the convenience of a flexible rental period, and you can customize your rental car in Indianapolis with bookable add-ons.
Enjoy a stress-free rental experience at our different locations, including branches at Indianapolis Airport (IND), Indianapolis, and Indianapolis Metropolitan FBO.
Driving Tips for Indianapolis
SIXT car rental in Indianapolis can take you across the city and into the regions beyond according to your agenda. Here are a few tips to make things easier:
- Rush hour: During early morning and early evening on weekdays, try to avoid I-65, especially because of the truck traffic congestion.
- Parking: Metered on-street parking spaces in Indianapolis range from about $1– $1.50/hr. You can pay by text, with an app, with coins, or with a credit card.
- Speed limits: The speed limit in all of downtown Indianapolis is 25 mph. School zones are between 20 and 25 mph; residential areas are 30 mph; undivided highways are 55 mph; divided highways are 60 mph; and interstates are either 65 or 70 mph.
- Sporting events: Indianapolis is The Racing Capital of the World, as well as home to several pro teams, including the NFL Colts and NBA Pacers. Keep informed of sporting events so you can adjust your drive time.
- Increasingly bike-friendly: Especially in warmer weather, be vigilant of cyclists downtown and in the suburbs.
Best places to visit in Indianapolis
There is so much to do and see in Indianapolis, and much of it is reachable only by car. Rent a car in Indianapolis to discover these places:
- The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum: Drive into the heart of Indianapolis to a treasure trove of racing right on the Speedway grounds. Best of all, parking is free!
- Traders Point Creamery: Drive to northwest Indianapolis to experience the best Indiana agriculture has to offer at this creamery and restaurant.
- Day-trip to Indiana Dunes: Drive about 2 hours north of Indianapolis through the quintessential Heartland to the shores of Lake Michigan where you can enjoy the beach or hike in the National Park.
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Good to know when renting in Indianapolis, IN
Our range of add-ons in Indianapolis makes your trip more enjoyable. Choose Express Toll Unlimited, extra protection and prepaid fuel for a stress-free rental.
The minimum age to rent a car with SIXT is 21. An underage fee will be charged to renters under 25. Some specialty cars and larger vehicles have a higher minimum rental age.
It is generally allowed to rent a car one way between SIXT stations in Indianapolis. Be sure to check with the station you wish to rent from before booking.
Yes. SIXT places a temporary hold on your credit card at pickup for the amount of the deposit. For payments with debit cards, please refer to our rental information for more details about deposits. The amount depends on the location and vehicle. Please check for more details on payment information in this article.
In the U.S., generally a minimum of $200 will be charged to the payment method for security purposes. The deposit for high-value vehicles may be higher. Non-airport locations in Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Illinois have higher minimum authorization amounts. Additional details on the deposit can be found in this article.
Reservations are by vehicle category (“or similar”), not by an exact model. When a "guaranteed model" option is shown for your dates and location, selecting it reserves that specific model. Otherwise, you’ll receive a comparable car in the same group with similar size and performance subject to availability.
The exact mileage policy for your booking is shown during the reservation process, so you’ll know what’s included before pickup.
Vehicles rented at most SIXT locations in the contiguous United States may be driven throughout the contiguous states. Travel into Canada must be in accordance with our geographical restrictions, which can be found in our rental information. Travel to Mexico is not allowed. If you drive outside authorized areas, a fee of $0.50 per mile will apply.
All renters and authorized drivers must present a valid, unexpired, original driver’s license at the time of rental. Renters with a non-U.S. driver's license may also need to provide a valid passport or other government-issued ID. Licenses in non-Roman alphabets (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic) must be accompanied by an international driver’s license. If the license is from a country not in the international driver’s license treaty, an official translation is required. See our rental information for full driver’s license and age requirements.
