USA TODAY announced its readers’ selections as the 10 best rental car companies, and SIXT did a little better than sixth.

The Germany-based company took the No. 1 spot in the newspaper’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards list of outstanding rental car companies, topping Hertz, with ACE Rent A Car, 2024 winner Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental also in the top five.

The top 10 also included Dollar Car Rental, Alamo Rent A Car, Avis, Budget and Thrifty.

The top 10 lists are determined by public voting from a list of nominees selected by a panel of experts and USA TODAY 10BEST editors.

The list cited SIXT’s “flexible rental options, from short term to long term, as well as competitive pricing and frequent discounts.”

In a news release, SIXT said the recognition underscores its commitment to “delivering a modern, customer-first approach to car rental,” adding it earned praise for its elevated customer experience, premium fleet and continued growth since launching operations in North America in 2011.

The company now operates more than 100 branches in 25 U.S. states, including locations in 51 U.S. airports, and launched operations in Canada in 2022.

“We are honored to be named the No. 1 rental car company by USA TODAY readers,” SIXT North America president Tom Kennedy said. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our team members who go above and beyond to create exceptional experiences for our customers every day and motivates us to continue raising the bar on customer experience.”