With SIXT ONE, each qualifying rental earns points, and once you have enough, you can turn them into savings on your next trip.
Here’s what you need to know: which points you earn, who can earn them, what counts as a qualifying rental, when you can start redeeming and how to do it in the SIXT app.
Table of Contents
- Rental points vs. status points
- Who can earn points?
- What is a qualifying rental?
- How many points will you earn?
- When can you redeem points?
- How to redeem points in the app
- What points can cover
- How long do points last?
- Quick FAQ
Rental points vs. status points
SIXT ONE rewards every qualifying rental with two kinds of points. They look similar, but they do different jobs:
| Rental points | Status points | |
|---|---|---|
| What they do | Redeem them for savings on future rentals | Unlock higher tiers: Gold at 2,000, Platinum at 4,000 and Diamond at 6,000. A higher tier also boosts how many rental points you earn – more on that below. |
| How you earn them | 1 point per qualifying euro – more with a higher tier For long-term rentals (28 days or more), you earn 1 rental point per €4. | 1 point per qualifying euro, at every tier. For long-term rentals (28 days or more), you earn 1 status point per €4. |
| How long they last | 24 months from the end of the quarter you earned them | Until the end of the calendar year you earned them |
Who can earn points and what’s a qualifying rental?
Every SIXT ONE member earns points while doing a qualifying rental.
There is no minimum tier, no minimum spend and no waiting period: you start at Silver the moment you join, and joining is free. Your first qualifying rental already earns points.
So, what is a qualifying rental?
A qualifying rental is any short or long term, car or truck rental picked up at a participating SIXT location and booked through one of these channels:
Some rentals don’t earn points. These include:
- rentals picked up at non-participating locations, such as franchise branches
- replacement rentals
- SIXT+, SIXT ride and SIXT share
- bookings made through partner websites, travel agencies or tour packages
- reservations that are cancelled or never picked up
Tip: Log in to your SIXT account before you book. That way your member ID is added to the reservation automatically.
How many points will you earn?
For every euro you spend on your base rate (time and mileage) you earn one status point and at least one rental point. Taxes, surcharges and mandatory fees don’t count. SIXT ONE calculates points in euros, so if you pay in another currency, the amount is converted at the exchange rate on your invoice date.
Your tier decides your rental point bonus:
| Silver | Gold | Platinum | Diamond |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 rental point per €1 | +10% (1.1 per €1) | +20% (1.2 per €1) | +30% (1.3 per €1) |
Rentals add up status points quickly: about seven of them in one calendar year can take you to Gold.
Points are credited after your rental is completed and invoiced, usually 48 hours and no later than seven days after your invoice. You can check your balances any time in the SIXT ONE section of your account.
When can you redeem points?
Redemption becomes available once your rental points balance is high enough to cover at least one full rental day on your booking (excluding the base price of taxes, fees and add-ons) and it’s only available in the SIXT App.
Here’s how that works in practice:
- Points are redeemed in full-day increments, for up to 7 days per booking.
- They reduce the time and mileage base rate of your rental.
- The number of points needed for one day isn’t a fixed figure. It depends on the base rate at the time of booking – so vehicle category, location and dates all play a role.
- Rental points are only redeemable while booking a new rental in the SIXT App.
- On the last booking step, the app shows your points balance and tells you whether and how many points you can redeem.
How to redeem points in the app
Rental points can only be redeemed in the SIXT app. Here’s how:
- Open the SIXT app and log in to your SIXT (ONE) account.
- Start your booking as usual: choose your car and your extras.
- On the final step, “Review your booking”, your available rental points appear automatically.
- If you have enough points, choose how many to apply to the base rate.
- Pay any remaining amount with your card or another accepted payment method.
Gold, Platinum and Diamond members can combine redeemed points with their member discount. Points can’t be combined with vouchers, truck rentals or partner rewards, and they’re only valid for personal rentals.
Rental points reduce the base rate of your rental (time and mileage) and nothing else. They can’t be applied to taxes, fees, protection packages or extras, and they can’t be exchanged for cash. Whatever isn’t covered by points is paid as usual.
Changed your mind? If you cancel before pickup or change your booking in a way that affects the base rate, your points are returned to your account within 48 hours.
How long do points last?
Rental points are valid for 24 months from the end of the quarter in which you earned them. Points earned in February 2025, for example, expire on 31 March 2027. Expired points are deducted from your balance at the end of each quarter, so it pays to use them before then.
Status points follow the calendar year. They count towards your tier until 31 December and start again from zero on 1 January. Once you reach a tier, you keep it until the end of the following year.
Quick FAQ
Can I share my points with family or friends?
No. Points can’t be shared or transferred, and each membership belongs to one person.
Do business rentals earn points?
Yes. Log in and choose your business booking profile, or add your member ID if you book through your company’s travel platform. Rental points earned this way can only be redeemed on personal rentals.
What if my points are missing?
Contact customer service at [email protected] within three months after your rental to claim them.
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