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* The prices were calculated on 03/31/2023 for a 4 days prepaid rental at Los Angeles Int Airport starting on 04/07/2023. Our prices fluctuate daily and this offer is not guaranteed.

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California Car Rental with SIXT

California Car Rental with SIXT

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 or the hills of San Francisco, 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.
SIXT Services in California

SIXT Services in California

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

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.
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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.
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Customer reviews & feedback

4.6
Based on 24117 reviews
The way to Sixt
(4.7)
Vehicle handover
(4.7)
Vehicle return
(4.7)
Carole G.
(5.0)
Great rental company
paulo s.
(5.0)
Courtesy, quality of the car, easy process, clean branch
James F.
(5.0)
Great service, get a free ride home. Car drop off anythime
erik s.
(5.0)
Great service. Friendly staff: Rodney, David, Skylar and, of course, Maria the manager. Accommodated my last minute change of drop-off station - even 30 minutes after official closing time. I know why I‘ve been renting Out with Sixt for decades.
Ande K.
(5.0)
That was the best car rental experience I've had. Shalisa was a pleasure to work with, and got us going in no time.
Andreas C.
(4.0)
Friendly staff. Car was clean. Wish I didn’t pay $13US extra for tolls as we didn’t pass one toll even though we were told we would heading up to Santa Rosa. I didn’t know any better.
cynthia s.
(5.0)
I had a wonderful experience with Sixt. I specifically chose Sixt over other car rental services because I’ve heard glowing reviews, and my expectations were exceeded throughout the entire process. The online selection process before arriving at the branch was straightforward, and vehicles were well-priced. When we arrived at the West Hollywood location, the staff were knowledgeable and helpful and made us feel like valued customers from the moment we walked in. The type of car we reserved wasn’t available, so they upgraded us free of charge, and the car we rented was in perfect condition. When we dropped the car off at LAX, the staff were attentive and efficient, and we returned our car within minutes. Additionally, they took us on a private shuttle to our terminal immediately without waiting for it to fill up, as most other companies would. Overall, I had a great experience with Sixt. I will be renting from Sixt going forward and recommending them to everyone needing a car rental. Thank you to the West Hollywood staff!
Jens Y.
(5.0)
We just returned our car here from somewhere else. The employee was very friendly. It was easy to find were to return the car. It’s in the 4th floor.
Zo S.
(5.0)
Juan A. and Layton were Amazing help! It was my first time renting a car and Juan made sure to pick out and reserve the perfect car I needed. When I came in the very next day to pick it up Layton was there to help me get all set up! He was extremely detailed with the whole process and let me know everything I needed to know before renting the vehicle. It was very nice to have them both go over the entire process of renting a car with me very articulately and taking there time with me. THANK YOU!🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Latest premium additions to the fleet

Range Rover
Range Rover
Jeep Wrangler
Jeep Wrangler
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 Series
Volvo S60
Volvo S60
BMW X3
BMW X3
BMW 2 Series
BMW 2 Series
BMW X1
BMW X1
BMW 5 Series
BMW 5 Series
Volvo S90
Volvo S90
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac Escalade

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