When you book a California car rental with SIXT, you will be able to safely and comfortably explore the famous Golden State. No matter what your preferences and budget are, we have something in our fleet that will suit your needs. Whether you plan on exploring the bustling city of Los Angeles, the hills of San Francisco, or the beaches of San Diego, a SIXT California car rental will help you to do so in style. A convertible is a chic choice that will allow you to soak up some Southern California sunshine, while a compact car will make it easy to navigate busy city streets. Pick your car up from LAX, San Francisco Airport, San Diego Airport, San Jose Airport, or one of our many downtown branches.
From economy models to luxury vehicles, SIXT has it all. Our fleet is filled with a variety of car categories to choose from, including sedans, SUVs, minivans, pickups, sports cars, convertibles and passenger vans. When you rent a car in California, you can also choose some bookable extras to further customize your experience, such as an additional driver or child seats. While a one-day rental is a convenient option for a beach day, a weekly rental is a good choice if you will be going on a longer road trip.
The winter months in California tend to be colder and wetter, meaning that this is a convenient time to enjoy some of the state’s indoor activities, such as museums. The Getty is a famous museum in Los Angeles that has a selection of contemporary art, while the Bowers Museum is in Santa Ana and has over 100,000 objects from different cultures, including pre-Columbian Mesoamerica and Native American art.
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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.
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.
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.
Have your plans changed? Don't worry! Select our flexible option when booking and change or cancel your reservation free of charge.
If you don't have a credit card, most SIXT locations also accept debit cards in the name of the main renter for some car rental categories. You will also need to show up to 2 forms of government-issued ID and meet other criteria depending on the rental location and where you live.
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.