Sixt Terms & Conditions

The below T&Cs (including prices and taxes) are provided by Sixt and may change without notice to VroomVroomVroom.

These terms and conditions apply to Sixt rentals in the UK ONLY.

This quote will include:

• Selected Vehicle or similar
• Unlimited Kilometers unless otherwise stated
• Insurance coverage for the vehicle rented includes Third Party Liability with a maximum cover of 5,000,000 for damaged vehicle and unlimited liability for personal injuries. Insurance coverage is limited to Europe only.
• Vehicle licensing fee
• VAT
• Premium location fee

This quote will not include:

• Loss Damage Waiver
• Rates for additional Drivers
• Additional Equipment such as GPS, Baby Seats*
• Age surcharge
• Petrol
• One-way drop off charges
• Any Deposits needed when picking up the vehicle
• Any extra charges for "out of hours" pick up and drop offs if applicable

* All extra add-ons will attract additional percentage taxes and surcharges.

Sixt Excess Reduction Guide

VroomVroomVroom does not sell protection products or excess reduction packages, therefore any quotes/enquiries MUST be directed to Sixt.

• Loss Damage Waiver is (unless otherwise state is included in the price of the rental) excess is £500.
• Extended loss damage waiver is available for £ 10.52 per day incl Tax. This reduces your excess to £ 75.00.

Varies by age of renter, location, type of vehicle and rate. Note: ER does not cover certain loss or damage and cannot be waived in full. Please contact Sixt for further insurance information, specialty cars differ in excess. Subject to the Sixt Terms and Conditions.

General Rental Conditions

The driver must have been in possession of a valid driving licence for at least 1 year.
The renter and the driver have to be in possession of a valid driving licence.
There are 2 important documents/cards you must bring when collecting the vehicle:

• a full driving licence for all named drivers.
• A credit card which must be in the name of one of the drivers

Please show one of the following if paying by credit card, two if paying by credit card:

• Passport or Identity card, Utility bill, another credit or debit card, building society book or statement, police warrant card or HM forces ID card.

You agree that we may elect, at our discretion, to pass your reservation of a vehicle to another business with whom we have a referral arrangement in place. You agree that, if we do so, we act as agent for that other business. This means that when we pass your reservation over to that other business:
(a)we will have no further obligation to you; and
(b)your agreement for the rental of the vehicle will be with the other company and not with us.
(c) Deposits will be obtained by the other business before vehicle is hired. The deposit amount will not exceed the excess value.
(d) Minimum age requirements and insurance excess amounts may differ

Age Restrictions

In Great Britain, the following rules apply for the minimum age and possession of a driver's licence:

• 21 years/1 year for vehicles in groups ECMN, EXMR ,CCMN, CDMR, CXMR, CDAR, CXAR, CXAH, CWMR, CWAR, CYAR.
• 23 years/1 year for vehicles in groups IDMR, IXMR, IDAR, IXAR, IWMR, IWAR, IYAR, IVMR and ITMR.
• 25 years/1 year for vehicles in groups SDMR, SXMR, SDAR, SXAR, SWMR, SWAR, SYAR, SVMR, SVAR, FDMR, FXMR, FDAR, FXAR, FWAR, FYAR, FVMR, FVAR ,PDAR, PWAR, FTMR, SFAR.
• 25 years/3 years for vehicles in groups COMN, CNMN.
• 30 years/3 years for vehicles in groups LDAR, XDAR, XFAR, PTAR and LTAR.

Driving licence for vehicle groups COMN and CNMN must include approval for category D1.

EU citizens can drive vehicles with up to 8 passenger seats (FVMR).

Maximum age in Great Britain is 75.

A Young Driver Surcharge of £10,99 per day for vehicle groups ECMN, EXMR, CCMN, CDMR, CXMR, CDAR, CXAR, CXAH, IDMR, IXMR, IDAR, IXAR, CWMR applies for drivers under 23 years.

Vehicle groups not listed are not available for drivers under 23 years of age.

Conditions of Payment

We accept all credit cards from internationally recognised credit card companies - such as American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard/Mastercard, Visa.

Switch, british Maestro und Visa Delta Debit Cards are accepted. All other Debit Cards are not accepted.

Sixt CarExpress Servicecard is only accepted in combination with a valid Credit Card.

Before a vehicle is hired, we always obtain an approval of the amount of the rental cost, the excess applicable plus a maximum of GBP 100 fuel deposit. The deposit for high-value vehicles may differ. The exact deposit is determined on collection since the amount is dependent on the vehicle.

General Insurance Conditions

Third Party Insurance (TI)

Insurance coverage for the vehicle rented includes Third Party Liability with a maximum cover of £1,000,000 for damaged vehicle and unlimited liability for personal injuries. Insurance coverage is limited to Europe only.

Loss Damage Waiver (LDW)

Loss Damage Waiver removes the drivers responsibility to a part of the vehicle in case of damage or theft. LDW is mandatory in Great Britain (unless the customer comes through a US or Canadian travel agent).

If LDW is not accepted the customer will be held liable for the full value of the car.
If LDW is accepted, customer is only responsible for the following amounts:
£500.- or £1000.- for the groups LDAR, XDAR, PFAR, LFAR, LTAR, FTMR, PTAR.

Delivery & Collection

For private customers no Delivery/Collection Service is offered.

Out of hour service ist available at selected stations.

A charge of max. GBP 60.- applies.

One-Way Rentals

National

For One-Way rentals within Sixt locations in Great Britain (except Northern Ireland and within the same city) a charge of £60 for cars and £180 for trucks (£300 for vehicle groups COMN, CNMN, VEMN, VHMN, VJMN, VLMN and VOMN) applies.

For One-Way rentals within Sixt locations in Northern Ireland a charge of £18.- for cars apply.

No One-Way Rentals with XDAR, LDAR, convertibles and off-roaders allowed.

International

International One-Way Rentals are not allowed.

Cross Border Rentals & Territorial Restrictions

Cross Border Rentals are allowed to the following countries:
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.

In case of offence against Cross Border & Territorial Restrictions all insurances lose their validity.

Cross Border Rentals are not allowed with COMN and CNMN. It is also not allowed to enter the last-mentioned countries with all vehicles of Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Audi, BMW and Mitsubishi vehicles as well as with trucks exceeding 7.5 tonnes gross weight.

Foreign Use Charge

A foreign use charge of 60% on the basis rental rate applies. A fee of GBP 24.- per rental will apply for rentals in Northern Ireland.

London Congestion Charge

A London Congestion Charge applies for vehicles entering or moving within the Zone from Monday - Friday between 07.00 - 18.00 - except on public holidays. Charges are £10.00 per day payable either in advance or before midnight on the day of entering the Zone. This charge increases to £12.00 if paid after midnight on the day of entering the Zone and the driver has until midnight on the next charging day to make this £12.00 payment. It is the CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY to register the rental vehicle and pay the charge. Sixt will not do this on the driver's behalf. Driver's will be liable to pay all penalties or fines related to late or non-payment of this charge plus a £30 administration fee for handling the penalty charges.

Service Fee/Premium Location Fee

A Service Fee of 15% on the non reduced basis rental rate (T&M) occurs for rentals at airport and train stations.

Registration Fee/Road Tax

A Road Tax of £1.68 per day, max. £33.60 per month occurs.

Extras

Accessories are bookable without obligation and subject to availability.

Additional Driver

An Additional Driver Surcharge of £7.99 per day, max £79.99 per rental applies.

Refuelling Charge

All vehicles are supplied with a full tank of fuel and should be refilled prior to return to Sixt, otherwise our current refuelling charges will apply.

Alternatively, you may purchase a full tank of fuel at the time of rental at a price that is competitive with local fuel stations and return the tank empty. No refunds will be given for unused fuel.

Other Fees and Taxes

VAT

20%

All rates are inclusive of VAT.
For corporate customers with individual agreements alternative prices and regulations can apply.

Please be aware that there may be charges for "out of hours" pick up and drop offs.