Since the strategic partnership between SANI Rent a Car and SIXT SE, the evolution into SANI SIXT Rent a Car has marked a significant milestone in our growth journey. Anticipating the opportunities this partnership would unlock, the business proactively scaled its operations, investing in staffing, expanding branch infrastructure, and refining its fleet mix. This ensured we were well positioned to meet increased demand and deliver a seamless transition to a globally aligned brand.
The SIXT brand is internationally recognised for its premium offering, combining high-quality vehicles with a superior customer experience across the entire rental journey. This ethos is now firmly embedded within SANI SIXT, enabling us to offer South African travellers and those travelling abroad a consistent, world-class rental experience at competitive pricing.
One of the key advantages for the travel trade is our expanded global footprint. South African travel agents can now confidently book vehicles for their clients across more than 100 countries where SIXT operates. Importantly, this global reach is now supported with local expertise. Agents have the comfort of engaging with SANI SIXT locally for assistance, foreign booking queries, or troubleshooting, ensuring peace of mind for both agents and their clients.
To further support the travel trade, SANI SIXT offers the SIXT Travel Hub, an intuitive online booking platform designed with flexibility and efficiency in mind. The platform supports multiple payment structures, including full bill-back, split billing (partial payments), and pay-on-arrival. Additionally, through the Travel Hub, agents can access both contracted and dynamic rate options, allowing them to tailor solutions to suit diverse client needs.
Our fleet continues to evolve in line with both business and leisure demand. We offer a wide range of vehicles from economical city cars to premium and luxury sedans, SUVs, and specialised categories such as Safari 4x4s, Motorhomes and Motorcycle rentals. This ensures we cater effectively to corporate travellers, holidaymakers, and adventure seekers alike. As fuel efficiency and sustainability become increasingly important, we are also continuously assessing opportunities to incorporate more fuel-efficient and alternative energy vehicles into our fleet.
SANI SIXT is committed to building strong partnerships with the travel trade. We offer competitive commission structures and incentive programmes for both local and international rentals, reinforcing our commitment to mutual growth and long-term collaboration.
Despite external pressures such as fluctuating fuel prices driven by global geopolitical tensions, we remain focused on delivering value, reliability, and premium service to our customers and partners.
For more information or to explore partnership opportunities, please contact us at corporatesupport@sani.co.za or call us on 011 230 5206.
