Sixt SE

XMUN:SIX2

Business Description

Sector

Industrials

Industry

Road & Rail

Headquarters

Germany DE

Employees

8 657

IPO date

Feb 25, 2008

Sixt SE is a German mobility company best known for renting cars and vans to travelers and business customers. It also sells related services such as premium vehicle rentals, airport pickup and drop-off, and flexible mobility options through its app and websites. The company acts as a middle layer between car manufacturers, fleet owners, and end users who need temporary access to a vehicle instead of owning one.

Its main customers are leisure travelers, corporate road warriors, and local customers who need a short-term vehicle for a trip, a move, or everyday transport. Sixt makes money mainly by charging rental fees, service add-ons, and in some cases subscriptions or other usage-based mobility services. Its business depends on managing a large fleet efficiently, keeping vehicles in use, and selling access to cars through a brand that is associated with convenience and a premium experience.

What makes Sixt different is that it is not just a traditional rental counter company. It combines airport locations, city branches, and digital booking tools with a broad fleet and flexible rental formats, so customers can choose how, where, and for how long they want a vehicle. That puts Sixt in a practical role in the travel and mobility chain: it helps people get access to vehicles without the long-term cost and commitment of owning one.