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SIXT Car rental in Orange County
Headed to SoCal? Opt for a car rental in Orange County from an easily accessible location like the John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana. Make your rental your own, with bookable extras like additional drivers and refueling options. Orange County is home to many gems of Southern California, including gorgeous beaches and Disneyland. A rental car in Orange County is the easiest way to take advantage of your time there; just pick your car from our large fleet. Whether you need a weekend rental or one for the long term, we’ve got you covered.
Driving tips for Orange County
When you rent a car in Orange County, you have access to a large stretch of coastline just south of Los Angeles. Keep these tips in mind for a breezy trip:
- Be prepared for traffic: Highways around Los Angeles are notorious for traffic jams, so always check the best route before you head out, and make sure you have enough gas to get to where you’re going.
- HOV lanes: Signs will tell you how many people need to be in the car to use the HOV lane. Note, you may only cross over when there is a break or opening in the line.
- Motorcycles: California law allows motorcycles to ride down the middle of a lane, as well as cross over into your lane and share your spot, so stay alert when motorcycles are nearby.
- Headlights: By law in Orange County, you must use your headlights from 30 minutes after sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise.
These and our other tips for driving in California will help you enjoy your trip to the fullest.
Best places to visit in and around Orange County
With a car hire in Orange County, you can make your way up and down the SoCal coast at your own pace. Make sure not to miss these attractions while you’re there:
- Theme parks: Orange County is home to both Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm, two popular theme parks with thrilling rides and attractions. Disneyland paid parking is in Downtown Disney, while Knott’s Berry Farm is surrounded by metered lots.
- Huntington Beach: This beach is a popular surfing destination for athletes from around the world. City Beach parking lots are available nearby.
- Balboa Island: This island near Newport Beach can be reached by bridge or ferry and has plenty of beach-themed restaurants, bars, and shops.
This region certainly has a lot to offer, but there are plenty of other delightful weekend getaways in California that you can explore with your SIXT car rental in Orange County.
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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.
