{"id":9635,"date":"2026-03-09T15:50:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T14:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/about.sixt.com\/?post_type=newsrooms&p=9635"},"modified":"2026-03-10T15:59:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:59:31","slug":"sixt-expands-california-footprint-with-new-opening-at-palm-springs-international-airport","status":"publish","type":"newsrooms","link":"https:\/\/about.sixt.com\/en\/corporate-markets\/north-america\/sixt-expands-california-footprint-with-new-opening-at-palm-springs-international-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"SIXT Expands California Footprint with New Opening at Palm Springs International Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (March 9, 2026)<\/strong> \u2013 SIXT USA, a subsidiary of Sixt SE \u2013 a global leader in premium mobility services \u2013 has opened a new rental car branch at Palm Springs International Airport<\/a> (PSP). This expansion reinforces SIXT\u2019s status as one of the fastest-growing premium mobility providers and underscores the company\u2019s commitment to delivering convenient, high-quality mobility solutions in high-demand travel markets.<\/p>\n

Palm Springs International Airport, a gateway to the Greater Palm Springs region and the Coachella Valley, serves leisure travelers alongside a growing base of business and conference visitors. With its relaxed, open-air design and nonstop connections to 32 U.S. and Canadian markets, the airport continues to see growth beyond traditional seasonal travel, serving as a key gateway for resort and wellness tourism, major festivals, and regional business. The new SIXT branch provides convenient access to premium vehicles for travelers throughout this vibrant and fast growing region.<\/p>\n

Tom Kennedy, President, SIXT North America:<\/strong> \u201cPalm Springs International Airport is a key addition to our travel network that allows us to meet the growing demand for premium car rental in this popular destination. Our high-end fleet and exceptional service ensure travelers in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley enjoy a smooth, first-class rental experience.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Opened ahead of major events like the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament and Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, the new location offers a premium fleet of coupes, sedans, and SUVs to diverse needs and preferences, backed by a seamless digital booking experience via SIXT.com<\/a> and the SIXT app<\/a>.<\/p>\n

PSP Executive Director Harry Barrett, Jr: <\/strong>\u201cWelcoming SIXT to Palm Springs International Airport reflects the continued momentum we\u2019re seeing at PSP. As passenger traffic grows and our network expands, strong rental options are essential, and SIXT\u2019s premium approach complements PSP\u2019s commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Palm Springs opening follows recent expansions at Tulsa International Airport (TUL) and Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO), highlighting SIXT\u2019s accelerating growth across key U.S. travel corridors, including strategic expansion throughout California.<\/p>\n

SIXT now operates at six major California airports \u2013 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Jose International Airport (SJC), San Diego International Airport (SAN), John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA), and Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) \u2013 complemented by 18 off-airport locations across the state, including the recently opened Cross Border Xpress branch serving travelers through Tijuana International Airport. This extensive network ensures SIXT can serve every type of California traveler, whether arriving at major hubs, exploring regional destinations, or crossing international borders.<\/p>\n

In just over a decade, the United States has become SIXT\u2019s most important growth market. Today, the company operates more than 120 rental branches across 27 states and serves 56 of the most important airports across the country. With the launch of operations in Canada in 2022, SIXT is also entering another billion-dollar market, creating opportunities for synergies with its U.S. network.<\/p>\n

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We\u2019re proud of our performance in the J.D. Power 2025 North America Rental Car Satisfaction Study. Learn more: <\/em><\/strong>J.D. Power 2025 North America Rental Car Satisfaction Study<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"class_list":["post-9635","newsrooms","type-newsrooms","status-publish","hentry","category-unternehmen","newsroom-country-north-america"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/about.sixt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/newsrooms\/9635","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/about.sixt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/newsrooms"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/about.sixt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/newsrooms"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/about.sixt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/about.sixt.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9635"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}