Sixt Car Rental in Orlando?

[mis099dlm]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[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

 

[ellie&mattys mom]

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

 

[webworm]

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]

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

What is that in US$ ?

 

[katallo]

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]

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]

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

 

[webworm]

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.

 

[can'tgetenufofwdw]

Do I need a canadian drivers lisence to get this rate. If not then I just got my already great rate thru sixt of $210 down to $111 CAD which converts to $108. Is this too good to be true???????

 

[Tallent]

I have a reservation with Sixt for March 28-April 4 for an intermediate car (Chevy Cruze or similar) for $138. I also have one with Budget for a compact car, same dates, for $279. Sixt is offsite with a shuttle while Budget is right at MCO. Like you all, I'm waiting to hear about reviews to see how it all goes....

 

[mom2maggie]

I just reserved a full size car (Ford Taurus, Dodge Charger) for March 3-11 (1 week + 1 day) for $151.45! Looks to be fairly easy - the shuttle info was pretty clear, and only 5 min from the airport. Fingers crossed that all goes well.

 

[flausa41]

Just returned a car there the other day. Service was great, cars are brand new and in excellent condition. The rates there are unbelievably low and I cannot see myself giving another rental company at MCO my business again

 

[can'tgetenufofwdw]

Just curious how your experience with the shuttle was. Did it seem to take alot longer than renting from a company onsite? I realize it will take a little longer just because of the shuttle commute but was the service at the counter relatively quick? Do you pick a car from a row or do they hand you keys?