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Returning a vehicle to the Sixt station selected in the application at, or prior to, the time and dated stated as the \"due in\" time on your applicable rental agreement. Return of the vehicle will be deemed to be a termination of the existing contract.</p>\n<p>Please note that an early return before the end of a 30-day billing period does not lead to a proportional calculation of the respective time period. The contractually agreed monthly rate is always calculated for a full period of 30 days in advance, regardless of the time of return.&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<h3 data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"169\">Where do I return the vehicle?</h3>\n<div class=\"middle active\" data-widget=\"accordion\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div data-component=\"text\">\n<p>Drop off the vehicle directly at the SIXT station where you picked up your vehicle. You can find information on the return station in your online login.</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<h3 data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"219\">What happens when I return my SIXT+ car?</h3>\n<div class=\"middle active\" data-widget=\"accordion\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div data-component=\"text\">\n<p>Usual signs of wear and tear during normal use of the vehicle will not be objected to. For each damage event, the costs must be borne up to a maximum of the deductible selected in your subscription.</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"middle\" data-widget=\"accordion\">\n<div class=\"title\">\n<h3 class=\"\">&nbsp;</h3>\n</div>\n<div class=\"content closed\">\n<div data-component=\"text\">&nbsp;</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<h3 data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"255\">My question was not answered</h3>\n<p>If you have any further questions or concerns that we were unable to answer in the above FAQs, we can gladly assist you if you contact us at the following:</p>\n<p>phone number: +1 888 749 8227&nbsp;email address: plus-usa@sixt.com</p>"}}