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General Rental Information

Important documents

Driving Licence Requirements The lessee and the driver must be in possession of a full, valid driving licence for at least 2 years and present this together with an identity card or passport while receiving delivery of the vehicle. Furthermore, the following conditions apply depending on the issuing country of the driving licence. EU Driving Licences Valid driving licences of all EU countries are accepted All Other Licences Driving Licences printed with non-Roman Alphabet (Arabic, Japanese, and Cyrillic) must be accompanied by a valid International Driving Permit.

Sixt supports Chinese customers with the necessary translations via Sixt WeChat Account or via following link: Link. This or any other kind of valid translation of the driving license can only be accepted if accompanied by the original driving license.

Please show a valid driver's license and ID card/ passport at time of pick up!

Age Restrictions

Certain regulations apply related to minimum age and possession of driver's license which can be found during the booking process depending on the booked vehicle. Basically, the minimum age for every driver in Albania is 21 years (having held the driving license for at least 2 years). A deviation from the minimum age is possible depending on the vehicle.

In Albania, the following rules apply for the minimum age and possession of a driver's license:

Minimum AgeLicense RequirementsCar Category
21License held for 2 yearsMCMR, MDAR, ECMR, EDMR, EDAR, CCAR, CDMR, CDAR, CLMR, CLAR, CWMR, CWAR, CFMR, CFAR, CFAH, IDMR, IDAR, IDAH, FFAH, CCCC, FCCC
21License held for 3 yearsXVAR
25License held for 2 yearsILMR, ILAR, SDMR, SDAR, SFMR, SFAR, FFMR, FFAR, LCAR
25License held for 3 yearsPDAR, LDAR, LLAR, PFAR, LFAR, XFAR, SVMR, FVMR

A Young Driver Surcharge applies for drivers under 23 years.

Tariff information

General

All credit cards from internationally recognized credit card companies - such as Master card, Visa, and following debit cards (Master card, Visa Maestro ) are acceptable as payment methods, The payment method must have been issued in the name of the driver. This must be presented at the time of vehicle pick-up and be valid at this time.

Sixt CarExpress Servicecard (Advantage Circle) is only accepted in combination with a valid Credit Card/Debit Card.

Cash Payment is accepted in combination with a valid Credit ,Debit Card.

Please note, that payments with credit card may require the PIN of the credit card.

To hire one of the following groups, customers must present two credit cards: X***, P***, L***

Deposit is mandatory at collection, even in case of prepaid rental. The exact deposit is determined on collection since the amount is dependent on the vehicle (amount of the rental cost and the excess applicable). Different amounts are possible. If there is a new damage on the rented vehicle at the time of drop off, the deposit (in amount of liability per chosen car group) will be witheld.

Advance Charge Approval (Deposit)
Vehicle GroupEUR
M***, E***500.00
C***, I***700.00
S***900,00
F***, P***, L***, X***1200.00

Special rental information when booking Prepaid rates

Prepaid tariff - Pay now

When booking at a prepaid rate, the payment will be charged along with the total rental price (incl. booked extras and charges) prior to the rental. The driver and mode of payment shall be finalized at the time of reservation and cannot be changed. The confirmed credit card should be valid and available for presentation on collection of the vehicle. All extra costs that occur during the car rental will be charged to this credit card. A refund shall not be issued for non-collection, vehicle being collected late or returned early.

Changing booking

A prepaid booking can be changed up to 48 hours before the start of the rental (depending on availability) in return for a booking modification fee of 20,00 EUR. Any payment already made towards the rental will not be refunded; nor shall any differential amount be refunded if this modification leads to a lesser rental cost. Any changes made to a prepaid reservation may impact the rental rate. A change from a prepaid rate to a non-prepaid rate is not possible.

Cancellation

A booking can be cancelled before the rental begins. In the event of cancellation, the payment in advance already made towards the rental shall be paid back subject to a cancellation charge, which will be withheld and shall be in the amount of the rental charge ( including any extras and charges) for a maximum of 3 rental days. Cancellations can be made online or in writing and must be addressed to: Sixt Albania Headquarters, Delfino Albania, Ibrahim rrugova sky Tower Bussnies center kati 10 zura 103 1001 Tirana Phone: +355 697044707 Fax: +355 697044707 Email: reservations@sixtalbania.com

Cancellations or changes made within 24 hours of booking can be completed free of charge, provided the scheduled pick-up time is more than 48 hours away.

No-show

In the event that the booked vehicle is not collected or not collected at the agreed time, the rental charge already paid shall be withheld in full.

Protection conditions

A police record is obligatory for all protections. In case that the driver does not ensure police presence or a police record, the full amount for the damage and/or theft will be charged to the driver irrespective of the kind of the purchased protection.

Third Party Insurance (TI)

Protection coverage for the vehicle includes Third Party Liability with a maximum cover of 50,000.00 EUR for personal injuries and material damages. Protection coverage is limited to Europe only.

Excluded from the protection is the use of the vehicle for the transport of dangerous goods. All protection as part of the rental contract will become void, in particular, if an unauthorized driver has used the vehicle or if the driver of the vehicle does not possess the required driver's license at the time of the event giving rise to claim.

Loss Damage Waiver (LDW)

Loss damage waiver (incl. theft protection) removes the drivers responsibility to a part of the vehicle in case of damage or theft.

If LDW is accepted, customer is only responsible for the following amounts: 800.00 EUR (MCMR, MDAR, EDMR) 900.00 EUR (ECMR, EDAR, EDMR, CCAR, CCCC, CDAR, CDMR, CFAH, CFAR, CFMR, CLAR, CLMR, CWAR, CWMR, IDAH, IDAR, IDMR, ILAR, ILMR) 1,500.00 EUR (SDAR, SDMR, SFAR, SFMR, FCCC, FFAH, FFAR, FFMR, PDAR, PFAR, LCAR, LDAR, LFAR, LLAR) 2,500.00 EUR (SVMR, FVMR, XVAR, XFAR)

Excluded from the coverage are damages on tyres and windows.

If LDW is not accepted the customer will be held liable for the full value of the car.

Loss damage waiver (including Theft Protection) with reduced excess (BE)

If LDW is already included in the rates, the renter can choose Loss damage waiver (including Theft Protection) with reduced excess to reduce/eliminate the Non-Waiverable Responsibility.

If loss damage waiver (incl. theft protection) with reduced excess is accepted, customer is only responsible for the following amounts: 400.00 EUR (MCMR, MDAR, ECMR, EDMR, EDAR) 450.00 EUR (CCAR, CCCC, CDAR, CDMR, CFAH, CFAR, CFMR, CLAR, CLMR, CWAR, CWMR, IDAH, IDAR, IDMR, ILAR, ILMR, SDAR, SDMR, SFAR, SFMR) 750.00 EUR ( FCCC, FFAH, FFAR, FFMR, FVMR, PDAR, PFAR, LCAR, LDAR, LFAR, LLAR, SVMR, XFAR, XVAR)

Loss damage waiver (including Theft Protection) with minimum excess (BF)

If LDW is already included in the rates, the renter can choose Loss damage waiver (including Theft Protection) with minimum excess to reduce/eliminate the Non-Waiverable Responsibility.

If Loss damage waiver (including Theft Protection) with minimum excess is accepted, customer is only responsible for the following amounts: 0.00 EUR

Personal Accident Protection (PAP)

By taking out personal accident protection (PAP) coverage can also be extended to cover the consequences of an accident.

By taking out PAP the limit of liability is: 8,000.00 EUR for invalidity, 4,000.00 EUR for decease, medical costs are included in the above amount.

Tire and Windscreen Coverage (TG)

Tire and Windscreen Coverage provides cover against the consequences of damages on tires, windscreen, side windows, back window, mirror glass, wheel covers and rims.

If TG is not accepted the customer will be held liable for the full value of damages on tires, windscreen, side windows and back window. If TG is accepted, customer is only responsible for the following amounts: 0.00 EUR

Interior Protection

Thanks to the interior protection, liability can be reduced to a predetermined deductible or eliminated if the vehicle interior is soiled or damaged.

Cross Border Rentals & Territorial Restrictions

For travels abroad, additional charges may apply and are governed by the respective country of entry and must be requested at the local rental station.

Cross Border Rentals are allowed to the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, San Marino, Serbia and Montenegro, Sweden, Switzerland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain.

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

Foreign Use Charge

A written permission issued by the Sixt branch is mandatory to cross the border (42 EUR per country will be charged locally). To cross the border the customer is obliged to purchase a Green Card Insurance at own costs (50 EUR).

Extras

Accessories are bookable without obligation and subject to availability.

One-Way Rentals

One-way rentals within Sixt locations in Albania are allowed under conditions depending on tariff.

International one-way-rentals are only allowed for selected countries, depending on the current tariff.

In the case of unannounced and unauthorized one-way rentals, we reserve the right to charge an additional fee.

Navigation system

Navigation systems are available subject to a fee.

Apple CarPlay / Android Auto

If Apple CarPlay / Android Auto is booked, we guarantee that the renter receives a car with Apple CarPlay / Android Auto compatibility. Possibly required high grade data cable to connect the phone and the car is not provided by SIXT.

Additional Driver

A charge is levied for the additional driver, whose details are noted in the lease only if the additional driver presents a valid driver's license.

Baby and booster seats

Baby seats, child seats, booster seats and baby strollers are available subject to a fee.

Vehicle refueling

All vehicles are supplied with a full tank of fuel and should be refilled prior to return to Sixt, otherwise the current prices per liter of petrol or diesel will be charged in addition to a refueling fee.

Alternatively, you may purchase a tankful 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.

Delivery and collection

Deliveries and collections are available at the local rental station subject to a fee.

The renter is obliged to report the vehicle back to SIXT at the end of the rental period.

Winter equipment

During the period from November 1st to March 30th, all vehicle groups are equipped with winter tires.

Winter tires are available at a suitable fee.

Snow chains are optionally available.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is available subject to a fee.

Roadside Protection

The roadside protection is an extended breakdown protection during the rental and protects you against high service and repair costs for the following incidents caused by you: key locked in vehicle, breaking caused by lack of fuel, assistance with starting necessitated by flat battery, loss of key and vehicle stuck. Exclusions: Cost of fuel, battery, keys and tires themselves are not included. Roadside protection and assistance conditions are not valid and applicable outside Albanian borders.

SIXT Albania can provide a fast roadside assistance within 3 hours from the moment of receiving a notification. All services may only be ordered by a direct claim with Sixt 24-hour Roadside Assistance (phone +355697044707). They shall also determine the type and extent of service required to ensure the renter stays mobile. If any damage to the rental vehicle occurs which is not covered by Sixt within the scope of the Roadside Protection, the renter is liable for such damage.

In case Roadside protection is not accepted SIXT Albania provide you roadside assistance within 24 hours and administrative expenses for providing road assistance will apply to your Rental agreement.

Other Fees and Taxes

Premium Location Fee

A premium location fee occurs for rentals at airport and train stations.

Out Of Hours

Out of opening hours service is available at selected stations. In this case, an additional charge applies for the provision of the service.

Vehicle Cleaning

In case the car requires a special cleaning procedure (i.e. smell removal, animal pollution, spill of liquids etc.) after returning, a cleaning charge will apply.

Island / Ferryboat Travel Fee

If the customers takes the car on a Ferry, the purchase of Island/Ferryboat Travel Fee is mandatory. In case the customer fails to purchase this product and this results in a damage to the car on a Ferry, all other protections are invalid and the customer will be held liable for the damages. The fee is one-time 49,80 EUR.

Administration Fee For Fine

If the renter has a traffic/parking fine during the rental the renter will be charged an Administration Fee together with the first settlement-proposition.

The renter is liable for payment of all traffic/parking fines occurring during the rental.

Lost Of Key

A Lost Of Key Fee applies.

Flexi Return Guarantee

Plans can change. As a flexible mobility partner, we are happy to adapt to your plans. Thanks to our Flexi Return guarantee, you have the freedom to return the vehicle at any time to an authorized Sixt station, regardless of the rental agreement. If your plans change during your hire period, let us know at least 2 hours in advance by e-mail (reservations@sixtalbania.com) or in person at any of our stations, and our employees will amend your rental contract. By doing this, we can adapt to your changed plans. This service is, of course, free of charge for you.

Flexi Return Guarantee in the tariff Pay later

If you return your vehicle earlier than agreed in the rental contract, we will charge the rental price according to the rental contract. You will receive a partial discount for the unused rental days.

Flexi Return Guarantee in the tariff Pay now

When booking at a prepaid rate, a refund shall not be issued for returned early. For further information please refer to the section Prepaid Tariff - Pay now.

Flexi Late Return in both tariffs (Pay later & Pay now)

If you return the vehicle later, without notifying us, we will bill you EUR 11.80 service fee for the Flexi Return Service. This fee applies in addition to any extra days which might incur due to the rental extension.

Flexi Return Location in both tariffs (Pay later & Pay now)

If you return the vehicle to a station other than that agreed in the rental contract, the Flexi Return location will incur a service fee of EUR 18.88 if we have not been informed of the changes to the rental contract in advance. With our Flexi Return guarantee, you will always have maximum flexibility and cost-efficiency when driving.

VAT

20%

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