1912
Starting with only seven vehicles in downtown Munich Martin Sixt founds Europe's first car rental company, "Sixt Autofahrten", with Mercedes as its flagship.

1927
Martin Sixt hands over  the reins to his son, Hans Sixt, who in 1943 almost  loses his entire fleet as a result of confiscation.

1945
With just three cars that he had hidden in a stable, Hans Sixt founds "Auto Sixt".

1969
Erich Sixt, the current CEO, enters the business, now in its third generation.

1979
Sixt creates an international limousine network on five continents and in 55 countries.

1980
Regine Sixt starts signing contracts with major tour operators, airlines, worldwide travel agencies and hotel chains.

1982
Sixt is the first company to start its own corporate credit card program

1986
Sixt goes public and is now listed on the German Stock Exchange. Erich Sixt becomes the chairman of the board of Sixt AG.

1994
Sixt becomes the No. 1 among German car rental rental companies. Sixt starts a preferred co-operation with Lufthansa German Airlines and becomes a partner of the Lufthansa Miles&More Program.

1995
Sixt invents the CarExpress Service by using self-service terminals in all German airports and confirms its position as the leader in innovation in the car rental industry.

1997
Sixt goes Europe! The Sixt brand enters the markets of Switzerland, Austria, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

1998
Sixt goes  global and kicks off the Sixt International Franchise System

2000
Sixt starts its own e-commerce platform offering complete travel comfort and flexibility to corporate and leisure customers.

2001
Sixt continues its expansion by opening franchises throughout the Middle East and southern Africa.

2003
Sixt enters an affiliation with Payless Car Rental, one of the leaders in the North American car rental industry

2004
"The Spirit of Mobility" stands for 150,000 cars at over 1,500 locations.

2006
Sixt USA Sales and Marketing Office established in Washington DC

2007
Alexander Sixt and Konstantin Sixt enter the company in key management roles

2008
Sixt USA HQ opened in New York, NY

2009
Sixt rent a car is available in over 95 countries around the globe and 9 sales offices are established across the USA