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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
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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.
Best cities to visit in California
- Los Angeles: Known for being the heart of the country’s film and television industry, Los Angeles is an iconic city that has many famous attractions, including the Hollywood Sign, the TCL Chinese Theatre, and the Paramount Pictures Studios.
- San Francisco: With its eclectic architecture, rolling hills, and popular sights like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, you will never run out of things to see and do in the charming city of San Francisco.
- San Diego: If you want to spend some time relaxing on the beach, San Diego is the perfect place to do so. You can also head to the historic neighborhood of Old Town to sample some delicious authentic Mexican food.
Summer in California
As California is known for having sunshine and beautiful weather during the summer months, make sure to take advantage of this by spending some time outside. Yosemite National Park is a great place to go if you enjoy hiking, while the Santa Monica Pier is a fun outdoor area filled with games, rides, and yummy food.
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*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
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.
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- Beverly Hills
- Downtown Los Angeles
- Huntington Beach Downtown
- Inglewood (Local customers)
- LAX
- Long Beach Downtown
- Los Angeles Studio City
- Mountain View/Deliveries
- Pasadena Downtown
- Redondo Beach/Deliveries
- San Diego Airport
- San Diego Gaslamp/Deliveries
- San Francisco Airport
- San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf
- San Francisco Mission District
- San Jose Airport
- Santa Monica/Shore Hotel
- Venice Beach, LA
- West Hollywood