Sixt at LAX [merged experience reports]
#61
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: City of Angels
Programs: DL Kettle| HH Pot
Posts: 525
Finally Sixt at LAX! Rented a Cadillac ATS for their special rate ($39/day or something like that) and was upgraded to an A6 (had a choice between A6 and XTS).
Rental counter is in the Renaissance Hotel pas the check in desk. There was no wait this morning a 7am. The CSR was pleasant. Probably in and out in about 5-10 minutes. Would def rent there again.
Rental counter is in the Renaissance Hotel pas the check in desk. There was no wait this morning a 7am. The CSR was pleasant. Probably in and out in about 5-10 minutes. Would def rent there again.
#62
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YYJ
Posts: 2,230
I rented a camaro convertible from Sixt at LAX last week.
positive points:
- it was a very new (<4000 mi) camaro convertible
- very reasonable rate
negative points:
- shuttle to/from airport runs very infrequently and was jam packed
- getting the car took longer than it should have. compared with Avis, Hertz, Dollar, where i just jump in a car and i'm off, i had to wait and wait and wait to get my car.
- getting out of the parking lot was a PITA. there is nobody at the gate and I was just told to ring the call button on the ticket machine. Nobody answered the call button for about 10 minutes and I just sat there. This is really dumb.
- no recognition of Platinum status
- and finally, this is not Sixt's fault but they should warn people renting a camaro convertible that you can either put a suitcase in the trunk OR put the top down but you cannot do both!!! Considering that most people renting at this location are tourists AND tourists usually have suitcases THEN most of the people renting this car at this location have suitcases and can't open the top. why did i pay for a convertible when i was never able to open the top???
barring some amazing deal, I would not rent from Sixt at LAX again. Just way too much hassle.
positive points:
- it was a very new (<4000 mi) camaro convertible
- very reasonable rate
negative points:
- shuttle to/from airport runs very infrequently and was jam packed
- getting the car took longer than it should have. compared with Avis, Hertz, Dollar, where i just jump in a car and i'm off, i had to wait and wait and wait to get my car.
- getting out of the parking lot was a PITA. there is nobody at the gate and I was just told to ring the call button on the ticket machine. Nobody answered the call button for about 10 minutes and I just sat there. This is really dumb.
- no recognition of Platinum status
- and finally, this is not Sixt's fault but they should warn people renting a camaro convertible that you can either put a suitcase in the trunk OR put the top down but you cannot do both!!! Considering that most people renting at this location are tourists AND tourists usually have suitcases THEN most of the people renting this car at this location have suitcases and can't open the top. why did i pay for a convertible when i was never able to open the top???
barring some amazing deal, I would not rent from Sixt at LAX again. Just way too much hassle.
#63
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 53
Sounds like from reports that getting on the shuttle is a pain.
Is getting to the renaissance hotel walkable from TBIT? or getting a cab as an option?
Google maps tells me it is a 30min walk but would like to hear real world experiences!
Thanks
Is getting to the renaissance hotel walkable from TBIT? or getting a cab as an option?
Google maps tells me it is a 30min walk but would like to hear real world experiences!
Thanks
#64
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: oneword Emerald
Posts: 20,634
Parking Lot C and the LAX City Bus Center are about a block away from the Renaissance. You can take the airport's C shuttle and walk the rest of the way.
#65
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YYJ
Posts: 2,230
As Missing Persons sang, "nobody walks in LA."
#66
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: oneword Emerald
Posts: 20,634
#67
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,214
I'm Sixt Platinum, trying to rent a car at LAX. Is there a guarantee of an upgrade? Ultimately I'd like to end up with a CLA/2er, so it doesn't make sense for me to overpay to get it...what should I book to be in with a shout of getting it?
Last edited by highlanderfil; Dec 20, 2014 at 8:28 am
#68
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: YYJ
Posts: 2,230
#71
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: MSP
Programs: Delta PM, Marriott Plat, Hertz Pres
Posts: 3,649
#72
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 6
confusing info about car types
We are flying in next Sat and wont be arriving until evening, but have reserved an LFAR so am hoping for at least the Cadillac
has anyone rented an LFAR recently? what did you get?
We were in Florida last year and had a Mercedes GLX for LFAR and loved it!
has anyone rented an LFAR recently? what did you get?
We were in Florida last year and had a Mercedes GLX for LFAR and loved it!
Last edited by grenuy; Jan 30, 2015 at 8:09 am
#73
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 23
Going to LAX and then roundtrip around Cali + Vegas and a bit of Arizona
Are there any troubles with traveling to other states?
Sixt prices are really good but am a bit troubled by bad reviews on yelp and other reviewsites..
I am considering
Mercedes C-Class (L-Car)
BMW M5 (XCAR)
Toyota Scion(SSAR)
What are the worst case scenarios for these categories, what car will i most likely end up with.
Also heard Sixt holds quite a bit of money for the rental on your card is this true?
Are there any troubles with traveling to other states?
Sixt prices are really good but am a bit troubled by bad reviews on yelp and other reviewsites..
I am considering
Mercedes C-Class (L-Car)
BMW M5 (XCAR)
Toyota Scion(SSAR)
What are the worst case scenarios for these categories, what car will i most likely end up with.
Also heard Sixt holds quite a bit of money for the rental on your card is this true?
#74
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 3
Sixt at LAX- SFAR cars
Hi,
I have booked SFAR (Ford Explorer, Hyundai, Volvo XC70, Chevrolet Traverse) for a two week trip from Sixt LAX. Was wondering what they had in there fleet there and what my options may be. Was hoping for the new Ford or Chevy Traverse...
Also would all of the cars in this category be big enough for 4 people, 4 suitcases and 4 hand luggage suitcases?
Thanks in advance
Kish
I have booked SFAR (Ford Explorer, Hyundai, Volvo XC70, Chevrolet Traverse) for a two week trip from Sixt LAX. Was wondering what they had in there fleet there and what my options may be. Was hoping for the new Ford or Chevy Traverse...
Also would all of the cars in this category be big enough for 4 people, 4 suitcases and 4 hand luggage suitcases?
Thanks in advance
Kish
Last edited by kishanvaja; Feb 22, 2015 at 12:42 am Reason: Change of title for giving more information