A rental car is one of the easiest ways to discover Atlanta and its southern hospitality. At SIXT, we offer a premium car rental service and you can find our branches in several locations across the city of Atlanta, from Atlanta Hartsfield Airport to Buckhead. We offer a wide array of vehicles in our rental fleet, such as premium sedans, minivans, and SUVs for periods ranging from long-term rentals to shorter weekend rentals. You can make your journey more comfortable by opting for any of the various add-ons including GPS, child car seats, or an additional driver.
Downtown Atlanta offers approximately 180 parking garages and lots. Hours and rates vary from location to location. In addition to these larger parking lots, you can also find more than 2,000 on-street metered parking spaces throughout the city. Visiting Atlanta for a sporting event or concert? Mercedes-Benz Stadium offers 20,000 spaces within a 20-minute walk.
Driving in Georgia is pretty straightforward, speed limits in towns and cities are 25-45 mph, while on rural roads they are 55-65 mph. Interstate highways and freeways have speed limits between 55-70 mph. Right-of-way rules in Georgia are that if there is no stop or yield sign at an intersection, cars on the left must yield to those on the right.
The toll roads in Georgia are all express lanes. You can find these on sections of I-85, I-75, and I-575 in and around Atlanta, pricing on all the express lanes is dynamic.
Atlanta offers a wealth of places to visit and activities to enjoy. If you are traveling with family, a trip to the Georgia Aquarium is in order, or visit the World of Coca-Cola where you can try different sodas from around the world. If you prefer to be in nature, the Atlanta Botanical Garden is worth a visit, or explore the trails of the Atlanta BeltLine. A rental car can come in handy if you plan to ride the Summit Skyride at Stone Mountain, about 40 minutes from Atlanta.
There’s also a range of fun road trips from Atlanta including Lake Lanier and Providence Canyon State Park, a popular place to hike or rock climb.
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You must be at least 21 years old with a valid driver’s license to rent a car with SIXT in Atlanta as well as everywhere else in the US. For some car categories, the driver must be 25. An underage driver fee applies to those under 25.
Have your plans changed? Don't worry! Select our flexible option when booking and change or cancel your reservation free of charge.
We accept major credit and debit cards issued by a major financial institution. Additional IDs and documentation may be required for payment with a debit card.
All drivers need a valid driver’s license. International renters also need their passports, as well as an international driving permit if the license uses a non-Roman alphabet like Cyrillic.
Generally, one-way rentals between SIXT stations are allowed. Simply enter your Atlanta station in our booking form along with a different return location to check availability. An additional fee may be charged.
Book a sedan if you are making quick trips in the city, while an SUV or a minivan is perfect for larger groups.