What happens if I return my SIXT car late?

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

1. Check whether your return location has a key drop box or other after-hours return option available

2. Park in the designated SIXT area

3. Take photos of all four sides, the interior, the mileage and the fuel gauge — with a timestamp if possible

4. Lock the vehicle

5. 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.

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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.

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