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SIXT Car Rental in Cincinnati
Travelers visiting southwestern Ohio and northern Kentucky will appreciate a car rental in Cincinnati from one of SIXT’s convenient branches. Take advantage of our fleet of premium vehicles, including brands like BMW and Volkswagen.
Whether you’re staying downtown or commuting around the region for business, a rental car in Cincinnati is your best bet for seeing everything on your wish list. With SIXT, you’ll enjoy both the convenience and the ride.
Driving Tips for Cincinnati
Opting for a rental car ensures you’ll have freedom to access the best of the region. Check out these tips on driving in the area to help make your rental experience a breeze:
- At a crossroad: Cincinnati hosts three major interstates, so roads may be busier than many visitors expect. Check for road construction on your route, and plan for heavier traffic during weekdays.
- Pedestrians: Downtown Cincinnati is home to pedestrians and cyclists. Always check for cyclists and pedestrians when turning, and be on the lookout for dedicated bike lanes on the streets.
- Curves and hills: Cincinnati’s location on the Ohio River gives it a hilly, curvy terrain. Stay alert for road variations within the city.
- Parking: Cincinnati's city center is compact, so plan to park and explore on foot. Visitors can find numerous parking garages throughout downtown, as well as metered street parking.
- GPS: Cincinnati's streets do not follow a grid plan, so plan to use GPS to navigate the region. Add on a GPS unit (https://www.sixt.com/help-center/articles/gps-navigation/) to make your navigation even easier.
Best places to visit in and around Cincinnati
A car rental in Cincinnati gives you the freedom to see all the best historic sites and attractions:
- Cincinnati Art Museum: Set within Eden Park, this museum offers an expansive collection of art within its impressive structure and on the surrounding park grounds, as well as free parking.
- Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden: The U.S.’s second-oldest zoo is renowned for its collection of endangered species, and its location in the north of the city allows for sightseeing en route.
- Smale Riverfront Park: This park offers river views from walking paths, gardens, and playgrounds, in a location between Paycor Stadium and the Great American Ball Park. Nearby parking garages are plentiful.
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Good to know when renting in Cincinnati
We allow one-way rentals depending on what rate the vehicle was booked with. Prior approval is required and additional fees may apply.
All drivers will need a valid driver’s license. International renters need to show their passport, and if your license uses a non-Roman alphabet like Cyrillic, you will also need an international driving permit.
You can rent with SIXT from the age of 21 in Cincinnati. Some of our luxury and specialty categories require drivers to be 25 or older, and an underage driver fee applies to renters 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.
