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4.6
Our customers love us
4.6 stars from 44,827 reviews in California.
Easy pickup and returns
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.

Our top branches in California

4.5
Los Angeles Int Airport
24h Return
9000 Bellanca Ave
Los Angeles
CA
USA
4.6
San Francisco Int Airport
24h Return
Car Rental Center 780 N McDonnell Rd
San Francisco
CA
USA
4.6
San Diego Int Airport
24h Return
RENTAL CAR CENTER 3355 Admiral Boland Way
San Diego
CA
USA
4.6
San Jose (USA) Int Airport
24h Return
Rental Car Center 1659 Airport Blvd
San Jose
CA
USA
4.8
John Wayne Airport SNA
24h Return
Orange County Airport 18601 Airport Way
Santa Ana
CA
USA
4.7
Los Angeles Downtown
990 W 8th St
Los Angeles
CA
USA
4.7
Beverly Hills
264 S La Cienega Blvd
Beverly Hills
CA
USA
4.6
San Francisco Mission District
475 S Van Ness Ave
San Francisco
CA
USA
4.7
West Hollywood
8305 Sunset Boulevard, Unit B
West Hollywood, Los Angeles
CA
USA
4.8
Anaheim Downtown
231 W Katella Avenue
Anaheim
CA
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

4.6
4.5651913
Based on 44827 reviews
from our Customer Excitement Score survey*

What our customers are saying

4.8
Vehicle handover
4.7
Vehicle return
4.7
The way to SIXT
Susan R.
5.0
We needed a last minute rental and found this location. Jesse was awesome checked us in as fast as he checked us out. Incredible service. We will absolutely rent from this location in the future. THANK YOU JESSE!!!!
U Know Da Vibez P.
5.0
Best rental company in SD hands down!
Kevin V.
5.0
Great new car rental company for locals, i recommend to anyone looking for an immediate/emergency car like i did! Thank you Jesse /Jason, will be back to rent again in the future!

*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

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.