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Our 24 locations in SIXT California make renting a car hassle-free.
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Change or cancel bookings at no extra cost at most of our locations worldwide.
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Our top branches in California

5.0
San Diego Int Airport
24h Return
3355 Admiral Boland Way RENTAL CAR CENTER
92101-1100 San Diego
USA
5.0
San Jose Airport
24h Return
1659 Airport Blvd Rental Car Center
95110-1234 San Jose
USA
5.0
San Francisco Mission District
475 S Van Ness Ave
94103-3629 San Francisco
USA
5.0
Los Angeles Downtown
990 W 8th St
90017-2830 Los Angeles
USA
5.0
San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf
1365 Columbus Ave
94133-1318 San Francisco
USA
4.9
Beverly Hills
264 S La Cienega Blvd
90211-3302 Beverly Hills
USA
5.0
West Hollywood
8305 Sunset Boulevard, Unit B
90069-1515 West Hollywood, Los Angeles
USA
4.1
Santa Monica/Shore Hotel
1515 Ocean Ave
90401-2118 Santa Monica, Los Angeles
USA

Our services at California

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, 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.

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

  • 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.

Winter in California

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.

Customer reviews & feedback

nick r.
5.0
Jessy and Jason were awesome! One of the best rental experiences. Fast and friendly will be using Sixt again.
Andrew K.
5.0
Being from Poland, I have used SIXT many times all over Europe. This location in San Diego was by far the best experience I have had! The Jesse and The Jason really made the experience enjoyable for my wife and I.
Andrea S.
5.0
Thank you to Jesse for being super helpful,! I came in yesterday for a car rental and it ended up taking a little more time than Iim sure it originally takes. Thank you Jesse for being so helpful, patient and accommodating to my needs, he stayed extra time after idiot was closed to finish helping me and I am very appreciative of that m. 5 stars based off of the customer service, I hope I wasn’t too much trouble as well!

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.

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.