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Enjoy a taste of Southern hospitality or watch the Braves when you hit the road with your SIXT car rental in Atlanta. Whether you’re in town for business or to tour one of the city's prestigious universities, a rental car in Atlanta is the best way to experience “the Big Peach.”
With two convenient locations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Atlanta Buckhead SIXT makes it easy to rent a car near you in Atlanta. We offer a wide selection of premium vehicles at economy prices—start your journey with SIXT today.
Driving Tips in Atlanta
From the moment you slide into the driver’s seat of your SIXT car rental in Atlanta, you have the freedom and flexibility to explore at your own pace. To make the most of your time in Atlanta, we’ve included a few driving tips.
- Speed limits: Expect speed limits of 25 mph to 40 mph in the city areas and between 55 mph and 70 mph on city highways.
- Emergency vehicles: When an emergency vehicle with flashing lights approaches, slow down and move to the right-hand shoulder or lane.
- Rainstorms: Atlanta experiences heavy rains during the summer months as well as in December and January. Always turn on your headlights when it rains.
- Express lanes: There are no toll roads in Atlanta. However, drivers can pay a toll to join the express lanes on I-75 and I-85.
Before your trip, review our driving tips for Georgia and Atlanta.
Best places to visit in and around Atlanta
Whether you take a road trip from Atlanta to Nashville or drive to Georgia Aquarium, a SIXT car rental makes it easy to get around Atlanta and beyond. Add these destinations to your Atlanta trip:
- Providence Canyon State Park: Only a 2-hour drive away, this state park is one of the best day trips from Atlanta for outdoor enthusiasts. It’s Georgia’s version of the Grand Canyon and a place for hiking and rock climbing.
- Chattanooga: Located at the feet of the Appalachian Mountains, this destination offers natural beauty, history, and a thriving art scene. Don’t forget to visit Lookout Mountain and see the underground waterfall.
- Atlanta Botanical Garden: Located a 10-minute drive from Downtown Atlanta, this 30-acre garden boasts a conservatory, trails, and waterfalls. Check the calendar for concerts and other events.
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Good to know when renting in Atlanta, GA
You must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license to rent a car with SIXT in Atlanta as well as everywhere else in the US. For some car categories, the driver must be 25. An underage driver fee applies to those under 25.
Have your plans changed? Don't worry! Select our flexible option when booking and change or cancel your reservation free of charge.
We accept major credit and debit cards issued by a major financial institution. Additional IDs and documentation may be required for payment with a debit card.
All drivers need a valid driver’s license. International renters also need their passports, as well as an international driving permit if the license uses a non-Roman alphabet like Cyrillic.
Generally, one-way rentals between SIXT stations are allowed. Simply enter your Atlanta station in our booking form along with a different return location to check availability. An additional fee may be charged.
Book a sedan if you are making quick trips in the city, while an SUV or a minivan is perfect for larger groups.
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.
