The driver has to be in possession of a valid driving license for at least 1 year. Furthermore, the following conditions apply depending on the issuing country of the driving licence.
All GCC nationals are permitted to drive on their respective countries national licenses.
International customers also have to be in possession of an international driving license. Please contact the local branch for more information.
Driving license printed with non Roman Alphabet (Arabic, Japanese, Cyrillic etc) must be complemented by an International driving license.
Please show a valid driver's license and identity card/ passport at time of pick up.
Photocopies, digital licenses, Learner's Permits, and driver's licenses with driving restrictions will not be accepted.
Minimum age and possession of a valid driving license in Kingdom of Bahrain is:
| Minimum Age | License Requirements | Car Category |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | License held for 1 year | All vehicle classes |
A surcharge applies for young drivers under 21 years.
If the driver is younger than 21 years and has caused the damage, an additional 200,00 BHD is charged.
The following credit cards are accepted: all credit cards from internationally recognised credit card companies - such as American Express, Eurocard/Mastercard, Visa. We do not accept any prepaid cards or debit cards (Visa Electron). The renter must be the owner of the indicated credit card.
Sixt CarExpress Servicecard (Advantage Circle) is only accepted in combination with a valid Credit Card.
Cash Payment is not accepted.
Please note, that payments with credit card may require the PIN of the credit card.
A valid credit card with enough fund is required for security deposit upon collection of the vehicle.
An advance charge approval is obtained for the chosen means of payment as a security. The exact deposit is determined on collection since the amount is dependent on the vehicle, drivers age and experience.
| Cars | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle group | Deposit amount | Currency |
| E***, C***, I***, S*** | 150 | BHD |
| F***, P****, L***, X*** | 200 | BHD |
An additional deposit of BHD 200 is collected for drivers younger than 21 years.
Any penalty/fines for traffic violations will be charged from the security deposit. The duration of traffic penalty claims will be up to 12 months from the date of rental.
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 10,08 BHD. 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 start of the rental. In the event of cancellation, the payment already made towards the rental will be paid back subject to a cancellation charge. The cancellation charge shall be 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 Bahrain Headquarters, Bin Hindi Transport Co., Sixt Franchisee, P.O. Box, 75104 Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, Fax: +973 17329318, Email: reservation@sixtbahrain.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 coverage for the vehicle rented includes Third Party Liability with a maximum cover of 500,000.00 BHD for personal injuries and material damages.
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: 150.00 BHD (MCAR, EBAR, ECAR, EDAR, CCAR, CDAR, SDAR, IVAR, SVAR, CFAR, IFAH, IFAR, SFAR) 200.00 BHD (FVMR, PDAR, LDAR, XDAR, FFAR, PSAR)
If loss damage waiver is not accepted the customer will be held liable for the full value of the car.
If LDW is already included in the rates, the renter can choose Loss damage waiver (including Theft Protection) with reduced excess to reduce the Non-Waiverable Responsibility.
If Loss damage waiver (including Theft Protection) with reduced excess is accepted, customer is only responsible for the following amounts: 75.00 BHD (MCAR, EBAR, ECAR, EDAR, CCAR, CDAR, SDAR, IVAR, SVAR, CFAR, IFAH, IFAR, SFAR) 100.00 BHD (FVMR, PDAR, LDAR, XDAR, FFAR, PSAR)
If LDW is already included in the rates, the renter can choose Loss damage waiver (including Theft Protection) with minimum excess to 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 BHD
The tire and glass coverage provides protection for damages on tires, windscreen, side windows and the rear window with a deductible of BHD 0.00.
If the protection is not accepted, the customer will be held liable for the full extent of the damage.
By taking out insurance protection for the interior, liability in the event of damage or soil to the vehicle interior can be reduced to a predetermined deductible or eliminated.
The roadside protection is an extended breakdown protection during the rental and protects you at home and abroad 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.
All services may only be ordered by a direct claim with Sixt 24-hour Roadside Assistance. 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.
Cross Border Rentals are not allowed.
In case of offence against Cross Border & Territorial Restrictions all protections lose their validity.
Accessories are bookable without obligation and subject to availability.
One-way rentals within Sixt locations in Bahrain are allowed under conditions depending on tarif.
All international One-Way Rentals are on request. Please contact the local rental station.
In the case of unannounced and unauthorised one-way rentals, we reserve the right to charge an additional fee.
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 seats and child seats are available subject to a fee.
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 refuelling fee.
If desired, the vehicle will be refueled according to currently available conditions after returning it to the station.
You may purchase a whole tank of fuel at the time of the reservation and return the tank empty. No refunds will be given for unused fuel.
(Pick up full - return low = TF)
Fuelling service: Subject to availability at the respective branch, you can book our "Fuelling service" at the specified price and thereby return the vehicle without a full fuel tank. In this case, you will only be charged for the subsequently fuelled litres of fuel at comparable fuel station prices, in addition to the above-mentioned fee.
(Refuelling service= FF, Fuel= F3)
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.
By choosing the driver service a Sixt driver will be supplied for 8 consecutive hours per day in the business hours. Additional hours and services outside business hours are available at the local branch. The customer remains liable for the condition of the vehicle except when the vehicle is physically moved by the Sixt driver.
Driver services are available within respective city limits and any trip outside the city limits will need to be coordinated with the Sixt location in advance. Additional charges for leaving the city limits may arise and will be charged extra locally. Please contact the local branch for more information.
Wi-Fi is available subject to a fee.
A premium location fee occurs for rentals at airport and train stations.
Out of opening hours service is available at selected stations. In this case, an additional charge applies for the provision of the service.
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 authorised Sixt station, regardless of the rental agreement. If your plans change during your hire period, let us know by telephone on +973 17329338 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.
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.
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.
If you return the vehicle later, without notifying us, we will bill you BHD 4.42 service fee for the Flexi Return Service. This fee applies in addition to any extra days which might incur due to the rental extension.
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 BHD 7.00 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.
All rates are inclusive of VAT (if VAT incurs). For corporate customers with individual agreements alternative prices and regulations can apply.