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SIXT Car rental in Dallas
Good old Texas BBQ, the world-famous Dallas Cowboys, and an impressive array of history and art all await you when you decide to visit Dallas. The best way to discover everything this storied Texas city has to offer is to book a rental car in Dallas.
You can find several SIXT branches in and around the city, including at prime locations like Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport. Each of our branches boasts a fleet of premium vehicles, whether you want a convertible to travel in style or you need an SUV for the whole family. Let SIXT put you in the best rental car for your trip.
Driving tips for Dallas
Your Dallas adventure begins as soon as you get behind the wheel of your rental car. To make your trip as enjoyable as possible, keep the following in mind:
- Child car seats: Kids under the age of 8 must be in an appropriate child seat, unless they are taller than 4’9”. Contact the help center to reserve yours.
- Toll roads: You’ll likely encounter toll roads, such as the President George Bush Turnpike and the TEXpress lanes of I-30 and I-35E. Ask SIXT about a toll pass.
- Sharing the road: Dallas is a city full of pedestrians and cyclists, and there is also a light rail system.
- The heat: Dallas can experience extreme heat in the summer, so take measures to keep your car cool whenever possible.
- One-way streets: You will encounter lots of one-way streets especially in the downtown area of Dallas, so stay alert and aware.
With our tips, driving a car rental in Dallas and the rest of Texas will be a breeze.
Best places to visit in and around Dallas
When you get a car rental in Dallas from SIXT, you'll have unlimited freedom and flexibility to explore this vibrant Texas city and its surroundings, including some of its most iconic attractions:
- Dealey Plaza: History buffs will want to visit Dealey Plaza, also known as the birthplace of Dallas. This park and garden downtown was also the site of the assassination of JFK in 1963. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza pays homage to this dark piece of American history. There are plenty of parking garages along the nearby N Houston Street.
- Reunion Tower: This observation deck stands at 561 feet tall and gives you an incredible panoramic view of Downtown Dallas and beyond. It also houses a restaurant and is located in a historic district of downtown. You will find self-parking nearby at 601 Sports St.
- Day trip to Granbury: Just 1.5 hours away with your rental car, the historic town of Granbury will give you a taste of small town Texas life. The Historic Granbury Square is home to dozens of local shops and restaurants, and once you're done wandering you can head to head to the Brazos River for a swim. Of course, there are more day trips from Dallas, so you'll want to set out in your rental car right away.
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Good to know when renting in Dallas, TX
Don’t worry if your plans might change. Choose the pay on arrival option when booking and cancel your reservation free of charge.
Regarding booking lengths, you might choose a 24 hour car rental service, a weekend car rental, a weekly car rental or a longer car rental period for your stay in Dallas.
It is possible to pick up a car at one SIXT station in Dallas and drop it off at another. You can also return your rental car to a SIXT station in another state, subject to availability. An additional fee may apply.
The minimum age to rent a car from SIXT in Dallas as it is in the entire US is 21. Some car categories require renters to be at least 25. An underage driver fee applies to those under 25.
Yes. SIXT places a temporary hold on your credit card at pickup for the amount of the deposit. For payments with debit cards, please refer to our rental information for more details about deposits. The amount depends on the location and vehicle. Please check for more details on payment information in this article.
In the U.S., generally a minimum of $200 will be charged to the payment method for security purposes. The deposit for high-value vehicles may be higher. Non-airport locations in Texas, Colorado, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Illinois have higher minimum authorization amounts. Additional details on the deposit can be found in this article.
Reservations are by vehicle category (“or similar”), not by an exact model. When a "guaranteed model" option is shown for your dates and location, selecting it reserves that specific model. Otherwise, you’ll receive a comparable car in the same group with similar size and performance subject to availability.
The exact mileage policy for your booking is shown during the reservation process, so you’ll know what’s included before pickup.
Vehicles rented at most SIXT locations in the contiguous United States may be driven throughout the contiguous states. Travel into Canada must be in accordance with our geographical restrictions, which can be found in our rental information. Travel to Mexico is not allowed. If you drive outside authorized areas, a fee of $0.50 per mile will apply.
All renters and authorized drivers must present a valid, unexpired, original driver’s license at the time of rental. Renters with a non-U.S. driver's license may also need to provide a valid passport or other government-issued ID. Licenses in non-Roman alphabets (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic) must be accompanied by an international driver’s license. If the license is from a country not in the international driver’s license treaty, an official translation is required. See our rental information for full driver’s license and age requirements.
