Chesterfield, Derbyshire -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/15/2009 -- Sixt rent a car has been named the World’s Best Car Rental Agency in a readers’ survey from leading US title, Travel + Leisure.

The annual survey, now in its 14th year, has become a key barometer of consumer opinion on travel services and destinations across the globe. Votes are cast in a host of categories, from the world’s best cities, resorts and hotels to tour operators and airlines, with Sixt joining other well-known travel names including Virgin America and Singapore Airlines in the rankings.

The car rental award is judged on breadth of vehicle choice and availability, rental locations, quality of service and overall value for customers. Sixt provides world-class car and van hire services to millions of customers in 3,500 locations across 90 countries, priding itself on innovation, vehicle choice and value for money, and has been recognised for the first time in the awards.

Ian Lawrence, managing director of Sixt UK said: “We are delighted to achieve our place in this prestigious list and to be recognised alongside such well-known and respected travel brands. We are always striving to find ways to improve our services for our customers and to offer rental solutions to satisfy any customer need, from high-end business travellers to holiday-makers with a family to consider. An award from consumers themselves always means the most.”

Sixt rent a car offers a first-class service with over 26,000 vehicles from more than 150 rental locations in the UK. For further information on Sixt visit http://www.sixt.co.uk | http://www.sixblog.co.uk or call 0844 499 33 99.