Most SIXT locations have a key drop box — simply park the vehicle, lock it, drop in the key and take a few photos of the vehicle's condition, fuel level and mileage.
Step by step
Check whether your return location has a key drop box or other after-hours return option available
Park in the designated SIXT area
Take photos of all four sides, the interior, the mileage and the fuel gauge — with a timestamp if possible
Lock the vehicle
Drop the key into the key drop box
When your return will be processed
As soon as the SIXT location reopens
You will receive your final invoice by email within 48 hours of the return inspection
After-hours return charges
Some locations charge a small fee for after-hours returns — this will be shown on the booking page.
Next step
Check the after-hours return option on the SIXT website or in the SIXT app.
Still need help? Find our contact options below.
If you return the vehicle later than agreed in the rental contract, the additional days will be charged as a rental extension. If you do not inform SIXT in advance, an additional service fee will apply.
The easiest solution: extend your rental on the SIXT website or in the SIXT app as soon as you know you will be returning the vehicle late.
Extending in advance avoids extra costs
Letting us know before the return time is always cheaper than returning late without notice
If you inform SIXT beforehand, only a small handling fee applies for adjusting the return date, time or location
After-hours returns
You can generally return your vehicle after hours
For more information, see "How do I return my SIXT vehicle outside of opening hours?"
Next step
Extend your rental via Manage Booking on the SIXT website or in the SIXT app.
Still need help? Find our contact options below — please have your rental agreement number ready.