Sixt Car Rental in Orlando? - The DIS Discussion Forums

mis099dlm · 01-08-2012, 08:26 PM

Has anyone rented with Sixt in the past? Their rates for the end of March are 45% less than Budget but I'd appreciate some feedback on their inventory and their car rental practices before taking the plunge. TIA

NotUrsula · 01-09-2012, 01:04 PM

They have only recently come to the US. I've used them in Europe but I'm sure they are using different rules here, so that won't help you.

can'tgetenufofwdw · 01-09-2012, 02:06 PM

I just checked prices for this place. I got a chevy cruz from 3/23-4/2 for $191.39.

I have a dodge avenger from budget for the same time frame for $416.85.

It'a a no brainer. If this place is legit they are getting my business. Does anybody know????????????

NotUrsula · 01-09-2012, 04:26 PM

They are very much legit and have been in business in Europe for decades, but I can't speak for what their rules might be at MCO. Renting in Europe is very different than it is in the US; the charges are assessed differently.

Previously, you could rent via National's US site and get cars from Sixt in Europe; they were int'l partners. They may still be in areas of the US outside Florida, but I'm not sure.

mis099dlm · 01-09-2012, 04:54 PM

I made my ressie on their website because there is an additional 20% off coupon. For part of Easter, their base rate for a full size is $103.75. For 3/27 - 4/7 total is $217.00 including taxes and fees. For 1/2 the price I'll go to an offsite shuttle lot as well. They do not require a credit card to book - just like a typical U.S. rental company. The confirmation said bring photo I.D., license, and method of payment(CC). I'll bring proof of insurance, jic. You can tell they are a European co. because their invoice has commas where the decimals are and decimals where the commas are in a U.S. style invoice - - their IT department needs to build a new U.S. form before they scare people. Not surprisingly, they have a "BMW" car selection option - how very German. Hope they don't mind taking my U.S. dollars.

Not sure if the low rates are to try and make a splash in a new market or a pricing mistake.

I'm keeping by Budget reservation as a back up until we hear some stateside feedback. If it's a smaller company, they may not have a large inventory and could run out of cars during a busy travel time - like Easter when I'm going. Maybe I'll get lucky and they'll run out of full size cars and upgrade me to one of those BMW's......

webworm · 01-10-2012, 11:57 AM

Looks like they got some good rates. I was just checking a Chev Cruz from Mar 10 - 17th. Total inc taxes $140.73. The only downside is their rates do not include additional driver. That is $10.64/day extra so if you want your spouse to drive as well total is $215.20. If the additional driver is not important to you then rates look very good.

Echo queen · 01-10-2012, 09:13 PM

I hope someone posts back about this company. I love a deal.

curlyjbs · 01-11-2012, 10:31 AM

I just booked a full size with Sixt for 2/8-2/12 $133.46 could have had it for $103 but had to put cc info in for that price. Not sure I wanted to do that yet. i'd rather hear from people who've recently used them at MCO.

~Curly

ellie&mattys mom · 01-11-2012, 12:25 PM

Wow prices are about $100 less than Budget
not sure if my husband would go for it though!

webworm · 01-12-2012, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by curlyjbs

I just booked a full size with Sixt for 2/8-2/12 $133.46 could have had it for $103 but had to put cc info in for that price. Not sure I wanted to do that yet. i'd rather hear from people who've recently used them at MCO.

~Curly

Full size on expedia.ca with Dollar is $110.78CAN inc taxes.

curlyjbs · 01-13-2012, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webworm

Full size on expedia.ca with Dollar is $110.78CAN inc taxes.

What is that in US$ ?

katallo · 01-13-2012, 07:14 AM

I'd love to try Sixt, but for April and May their website states "nothing available". I'll check again later because the rates at other rental companies are outrageous.

webworm · 01-13-2012, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by curlyjbs

What is that in US$ ?

CAN dollar is just over 98 cents today vs US Dollar. Not a big difference so in US dollar about $108.63 approx.

pr surfer · 01-13-2012, 11:04 AM

I've rented from them many times in Europe and in the Caribbean. They're a legitimate operation.

webworm · 01-15-2012, 10:53 AM

Looks like they are on travelocity as well. I see some really good rates on travelocity.ca for us Canadians. Just checked a compact for 1 week from March 10 - 17th and total is $69.17CAN inc taxes. On Sixth website total is $136.12US for same dates.

01-08-2012, 08:26 PM	#1
mis099dlm Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 73	Sixt Car Rental in Orlando? Has anyone rented with Sixt in the past? Their rates for the end of March are 45% less than Budget but I'd appreciate some feedback on their inventory and their car rental practices before taking the plunge. TIA

01-09-2012, 04:54 PM	#5
mis099dlm Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 73	giving it a try I made my ressie on their website because there is an additional 20% off coupon. For part of Easter, their base rate for a full size is $103.75. For 3/27 - 4/7 total is $217.00 including taxes and fees. For 1/2 the price I'll go to an offsite shuttle lot as well. They do not require a credit card to book - just like a typical U.S. rental company. The confirmation said bring photo I.D., license, and method of payment(CC). I'll bring proof of insurance, jic. You can tell they are a European co. because their invoice has commas where the decimals are and decimals where the commas are in a U.S. style invoice - - their IT department needs to build a new U.S. form before they scare people. Not surprisingly, they have a "BMW" car selection option - how very German. Hope they don't mind taking my U.S. dollars. Not sure if the low rates are to try and make a splash in a new market or a pricing mistake. I'm keeping by Budget reservation as a back up until we hear some stateside feedback. If it's a smaller company, they may not have a large inventory and could run out of cars during a busy travel time - like Easter when I'm going. Maybe I'll get lucky and they'll run out of full size cars and upgrade me to one of those BMW's...... Last edited by mis099dlm; 01-09-2012 at 05:00 PM.

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01-09-2012, 01:04 PM	#2
NotUrsula DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: USA Posts: 13,975	They have only recently come to the US. I've used them in Europe but I'm sure they are using different rules here, so that won't help you.

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01-09-2012, 02:06 PM	#3
can'tgetenufofwdw Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 141	I just checked prices for this place. I got a chevy cruz from 3/23-4/2 for $191.39. I have a dodge avenger from budget for the same time frame for $416.85. It'a a no brainer. If this place is legit they are getting my business. Does anybody know????????????

01-09-2012, 04:26 PM	#4
NotUrsula DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: USA Posts: 13,975	They are very much legit and have been in business in Europe for decades, but I can't speak for what their rules might be at MCO. Renting in Europe is very different than it is in the US; the charges are assessed differently. Previously, you could rent via National's US site and get cars from Sixt in Europe; they were int'l partners. They may still be in areas of the US outside Florida, but I'm not sure.

01-10-2012, 11:57 AM	#6
webworm DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,314	Looks like they got some good rates. I was just checking a Chev Cruz from Mar 10 - 17th. Total inc taxes $140.73. The only downside is their rates do not include additional driver. That is $10.64/day extra so if you want your spouse to drive as well total is $215.20. If the additional driver is not important to you then rates look very good.

01-13-2012, 07:14 AM	#12
katallo DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,754	I'd love to try Sixt, but for April and May their website states "nothing available". I'll check again later because the rates at other rental companies are outrageous.

01-13-2012, 11:04 AM	#14
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01-15-2012, 10:53 AM	#15
webworm DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,314	Looks like they are on travelocity as well. I see some really good rates on travelocity.ca for us Canadians. Just checked a compact for 1 week from March 10 - 17th and total is $69.17CAN inc taxes. On Sixth website total is $136.12US for same dates.

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