Car rental in
California
4.6
Our customers love us
4.6 stars from 53,170 reviews in California.
Easy pickup and returns
Our 26 locations in SIXT California make renting a car hassle-free.
More flexibility
Change or cancel bookings at no extra cost at most of our locations worldwide.
Our top branches in California
4.5
LAX
24h Return
5251 W 98th St
Rental Car Facility
90045-5137 Los Angeles
USA
4.6
San Francisco Airport
24h Return
780 N McDonnell Rd
Car Rental Center
94128-3103 San Francisco
USA
4.6
San Diego Int Airport
24h Return
3355 Admiral Boland Way
RENTAL CAR CENTER
92101-1100 San Diego
USA
4.6
San Jose Airport
24h Return
1659 Airport Blvd
Rental Car Center
95110-1234 San Jose
USA
4.7
John Wayne Airport SNA
24h Return
18601 Airport Way
Orange County Airport
92707-5200 Santa Ana
USA
4.5
San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf
1365 Columbus Ave
94133-1318 San Francisco
USA
4.6
Los Angeles Downtown
990 W 8th St
90017-2830 Los Angeles
USA
4.8
Cross Border Xpress (CBX)
2745 Otay Pacific Dr Suite #7
92154-7410 San Diego
USA
4.6
West Hollywood
8305 Sunset Boulevard, Unit B
90069-1515 West Hollywood, Los Angeles
USA
4.6
Santa Monica/Shore Hotel
1515 Ocean Ave
90401-2118 Santa Monica, Los Angeles
USA
Customer reviews & feedback
4.6
4.594489
Based on 53170 reviews
from our Customer Excitement Score survey*
What our customers are saying
4.9
4.7
4.7
Edwin H.
5.0
checking in and getting the car was a breeze, thank you Jessy for the wonderful service!
Ronald W.
5.0
Jesse, Jason, and Zack helped out our 3 parties all at once. Really great hospitality and management! 5/5 stars.
Rachel D.
5.0
The staff here are so great. They are helpful, friendly, accommodating and always go the extra mile to make our experience pleasant. Thanks!
*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
What's the minimum age to rent a car in California?
To rent a car with SIXT in California you need to be at least 21 with a valid license. Some car categories have a higher minimum rental age, and an underage driver fee may apply.
Can I modify, extend, or cancel my reservation?
You can modify, extend, or cancel your reservation in California through your manage booking section or through the app.
Can I choose a different drop-off location in California?
It is possible to rent a car one way between stations for pickups in California. A fee may apply.
You will need a full, valid driver's license along with a passport or identity card when picking up your car. More detailed information can be found in our rental information. These rules vary from country to country so please always check local regulations before making your travel arrangements.
Easily book a long-term rental in California by entering trip dates and pickup/drop-off locations.
It is not required to do so. However, you are able to purchase a range of protection packages and insurances to reduce your liability.
You can add additional drivers to your booking as an optional extra.
Drive first class in California. Pay economy.
Pick up the perfect rental car at one of our branches in California at affordable rates.
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- Anaheim Downtown
- Beverly Hills
- Cross Border Xpress (CBX)
- Huntington Beach
- John Wayne Airport SNA
- LAX
- Long Beach Downtown
- Los Angeles Downtown
- Los Angeles Studio City
- Los Angeles Venice Beach
- Mountain View/Deliveries
- Newport Beach/Hyatt
- Palm Springs Int Airport
- Pasadena Downtown
- Redondo Beach/Sonesta
- San Diego (Local Customers)
- San Diego DT (Local Customers)
- San Diego Gaslamp/Deliveries
- San Diego Int Airport
- San Diego/InterContinental
- San Francisco Airport
- San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf
- San Jose Airport
- San Rafael
- Santa Monica/Shore Hotel
- West Hollywood
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