Sixt The European alternative to Enterprise / Hertz
Vehicle rental with Europe-wide station network
About Sixt
Founded in Munich in 1912, the company operates a network of over 2,000 rental stations across Europe. Rental processes follow European consumer law with complete price transparency, unlike the variable pricing models of US providers.
Highlights
- ✓ Since 1912, over 110 years of experience
- ✓ Premium fleet: BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Audi
- ✓ Over 2,000 locations in 110 countries
- ✓ Sixt App: contactless booking and key handover
- ✓ Sixt+ subscription: monthly cancellation from €499/month
Why European?
- → Munich-based company, GDPR compliant
- → Booking and mobility platform operated in EU data centres
- → Sixt SE is subject to German and EU data protection law
- → European contract standards and consumer protection
Pricing
Compact class from €29/day · Premium from €79/day · Electric cars available
Frequently asked questions about Sixt
What is Sixt and what is it used for? +
Sixt is a German mobility company from Pullach near Munich, founded in 1912. The portfolio includes car rental, carsharing (SIXT Share), ride-hailing (SIXT Ride), car subscriptions (SIXT+), and limousine service. Sixt operates over 2,000 stations in approximately 110 countries. The company is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (MDAX) and is managed in its fourth generation by the Sixt family.
Does Sixt run on European infrastructure? +
Sixt SE is a German company based in Pullach, subject to GDPR. The booking and mobility platform is operated in EU data centers. The specific cloud provider for the platform is not publicly disclosed. Sixt processes payment and location data in accordance with GDPR requirements.
What distinguishes Sixt from Europcar? +
Sixt is a German family business (since 1912, fourth generation), while Europcar belongs to the Volkswagen Group. Sixt offers a broader mobility portfolio (rental, carsharing, ride, subscription, limousine) in one app. Sixt is often slightly more expensive but offers a more modern fleet and better app integration. Both providers are European and GDPR-compliant.
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