Upon delivery of the vehicle, the renter and driver must present a valid driving licence entitling them to drive the vehicle in question together with a valid identity card or passport. Photocopies, digital licenses, Learner's Permits, and driver's licenses with driving restrictions will not be accepted.
Valid driving licenses issued by member states of the European Union and the European Economic Area are equivalent to the corresponding Italian driving licenses.
Valid driving licenses from countries who are not EU member states nor party to the European Economic Area are accepted if the holders have not been resident in Italy for more than one year and, together with the licence, have an international permit or an official Italian translation of the license. Foreign national driver's licences that conform with the provisions of Annex 6 to the Convention on Road Traffic dated 8 November 1968 are however accepted without international permit or official Italian translation of the licence. Any certificates of qualification or titles to drive certain vehicles, prescribed by the issuing state, must be presented for the purpose of renting such vehicles. 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. Valid British driving licences issued by the United Kingdom of Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and Gibraltar before 01.01.2021 are accepted until 31.12.2022. In the case that the person has been a resident in Italy for more than one year, an Italian driving licence must be presented.
In addition, renters with Italian residence must indicate their tax code, in case of rental as a private individual, or the VAT number of the company, in case of rental for business reasons.
Please note that a driver's license conforming to the European model or issued in paper format must be presented. Other formats (including but not limited to digital driver's licenses or scanned copies or photocopies of digital driver's licenses) will not be accepted.
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 is 18 years (having held the driving license for at least 1 year). A deviation from the minimum age is possible depending on the vehicle.
A young driver surcharge applies for drivers under 25 years.
All credit and debit cards of internationally recognised credit card companies (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, JCB), credit cards by China Union Pay, Airplus and Amex BTA/iBTA are accepted as payment methods, whereas all pre-paid cards are not accepted. Sixt accepts digital wallets by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, JCB and Debit Maestro.* * In case the digital card is not recognised at the terminal, customers must use a physical Maestro card for Contactless (NFC) or Chip-and-Pin transactions. Maestro cards issued in Germany and co-branded with Girocard are not available for Digital Wallet payments. The co-branded Girocard Maestro is added to Wallets as a pure Girocard without Maestro function. 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. The amount that will be debited includes the rental price as well as all additional extras and charges.
PayPal is accepted for prepaid bookings at selected locations. The use of PayPal and the PayPal website is subject to the applicable PayPal terms and conditions. A credit or debit card must be presented on pick-up of the vehicle to make a security deposit. The renter must be the PayPal account holder.
Apple Digital wallet is accepted for Prepaid bookings, and Digital checkout at selected locations. Debit cards or prepaid cards cannot be used for payments via Apple Pay. The use of Apple Pay is subject to the applicable Apple terms and conditions. At pick up of the vehicle customers must either present a credit or debit card or use Apple Pay (if available) at the counter to make a security deposit.
All truck vehicle groups can also be hired with a Maestro-/VPAY-Card. Maestro-/VPAY-Card cannot be used to pay for long-term hiring.
Cash Payment is not accepted.
Cash and cheques are not accepted.
Sixt CarExpress Servicecard (Advantage Circle) is only accepted in combination with a valid means of payment.
As security, the means of payment is debited with a deposit amount (rental amount + EUR 200.00).
Please note, that payments with credit card may require the PIN of the credit card.
In case of prepaid rate, a deposit equal to the total amount of the selected services (including booked extras and taxes) will be deposited, in accordance with art. 1385 of the Italian Civil Code. The driver and payment details are fixed in writing at the time of booking and cannot be changed If the vehicle is not picked up or if the customer does not show up at the agreed time and place, Sixt will retain the deposit as a penalty. If the customer cancels the reservation, Sixt shall keep part of the deposit.
A booking can be cancelled before the start of the rental. In the event of a cancellation, a cancellation fee will be charged to the rental advance payment already made, depending on the time of the cancellation. Cancellation fees will in no case exceed the total amount paid in advance. Cancellations prior to the scheduled start of the rental period will incur a cancellation fee of EUR99. Any remaining prepaid amount in excess of EUR99 will be refunded.
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.
The booking may be changed up to one hour before the scheduled beginning of the rental period. There will be a booking modification fee of EUR 29.99 plus any difference between the original rate and the rate applicable to the adjusted rental period. A change from a prepaid rate to a non-prepaid rate is not possible.
Changes to bookings can be made online or in writing: SXT Telesales, Huttenstrs. 50, 10553 Berlin, Fax +49 381 80705567, E-mail reservation-it@sixt.com
Insurance cover for the vehicle includes liability insurance with maximum cover for personal injury amounting to EUR 22,5 million and property damage amounting to EUR 2,5 million.
Excluded from the insurance 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 licence at the time of the event giving rise to claim.
Collision damage waiver removes the drivers responsibility to a part of the vehicle in case of damage.
If collision damage waiver is accepted, the customer is entitled, depending on the vehicle, to a deductible of EUR 1.700 to EUR 2.500. In addition, a reduction of the deductible is possible.
In the event of willful or grossly negligent damage caused, a claim on the agreed fully comprehensive cover (incl. theft cover) can be reduced or lapsed.
If no fully comprehensive cover has been arranged, the leaser is responsible for all damage to the car not proven to be caused by a third party, and shall be liable for up to the full value of the vehicle.
The theft waiver removes the drivers responsibility to a part of the vehicle in case of theft.
If anti-theft cover is concluded, liability ranges from a deductible of EUR 2.200 to EUR 3.000, depending on the vehicle. In addition a reduction in the deductible is possible.
In the event of willful or grossly negligent damage caused, a claim on the arranged theft cover can be reduced or lapsed.
If no theft cover has been arranged, the leaser is responsible for the loss of the rental car and is liable for up to the full value of the vehicle.
Please note:
If Loss Damage Waiver incl. Theft Protection with reduced/minimum excess is accepted, the renter will still be held liable in the event of theft in the regions of Apulia, Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Molise or Sicily with the following amounts: 550 EUR: V, B, BX, S, WX, W
By adding Personal Accident Insurance or Travel Personal Accident Insurance, cover can also be extended to the personal consequences of an accident. Further information is provided during the booking process or via the following link: Link.
The tire and glass coverage provides protection for damages on tires, windscreen, side windows and the rear window with a deductible of EUR 0.00.
If no glass and tyre cover has been arranged, the leaser shall be liable for up to the full amount of the damage.
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.
By selecting interior protection, liability can be reduced to a deductible of EUR 150 if the vehicle interior is soiled or damaged.
The vehicle selection can restrict travel to certain countries. For a description of these restrictions on admission, the countries are divided into four zones.
Zone I: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain and Vatican
Zone II: Croatia, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia
Zone III: Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania
Zone IV: All countries that are not in zone I, II or III.
All transporters and trucks are only allowed to enter countries in zone I and II.
In the case of commercial use, the vehicle must not be used outside Italy.
Leaving the European continent is not permitted. This includes the Spanish exclaves of Ceuta & Melilla. The renter undertakes to comply with all official entry, exit and access authorisations.
The local transport of the vehicle by ferry and by motorail is permitted in compliance with the above-mentioned entry restrictions. Damage to the vehicle during the crossing will be covered according to the protection booked in the rental contract.
In case of offence against cross border and territorial restrictions all protections lose their validity. Only the protection from the liability insurance in accordance with the conditions of the international insurance card remains valid.
A fee is charged for permission to travel abroad in accordance with the above-mentioned territorial restrictions. This fee is in addition to the one-way fee in case of a one-way rental.
If the desired one-way rental is possible, respective charges may apply.
In the case of unannounced and unauthorised one-way rentals, we reserve the right to charge an additional fee.
International one-way rentals are not allowed.
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.
At some selected branches, customers can choose to rent an electronic toll device. The device allows you to pass through motorway toll booths in Italy without stopping in the lanes dedicated to electronic toll collection. The daily cost includes the rental of the device and the amount of the tolls. At the time of collection, the customer will be provided with all relevant information, which the customer is required to take note of. Incorrect use of the device, such as travelling in lanes reserved for electronic toll collection without having correctly activated the service or in the absence of the device, may result in the customer being charged for the toll costs not properly paid and requested by the motorway management company.
Baby seats, child seats and booster seats for children up to 12 years (61 to 150 cm) are guaranteed to be available if a booking is made.
If desired, the vehicle will be refuled according to currently available conditions after returning it to the station.
Alternatively at the time of rental you can buy a full tank of fuel at comparable pump prices and thus return the vehicle without filling it up. Please note that unused fuel will not be refunded.
Alternatively, you may book a tanking service for a fee and return the tank empty. The refueled liters will be charges at a price that is competitive with local fuel stations additionaly to the prior noted tanking service fee. Subject to availability, at selected stations only.
Sack barrows and load-securing straps are subject to availability.
Deliveries and collections are available for a fee at selected Sixt stations.
The renter is obliged to report the vehicle back to SIXT at the end of the rental period.
This service is available on request for an additional commitment fee outside opening times at selected locations.
Please note that between 15 November and 15 April winter tyres or snow chains/snow socks are legally required in many cities. An overview of the rules can be found at www.poliziadistato.it.
To meet these provisions, vehicles at stations in the regions where these provisions apply are equipped with snow chains at the charge of an additional fee. In addition to the snow chains, winter tires are also available as an option, subject to availability and a fee. Outside the regions/time periods where these provisions apply, winter tyres and/or snow chains are provided for a fee subject to availability.
A premium location fee applies to rentals at airports, train stations, and selected premium city locations.
Out of opening hours service is available at selected stations. In this case, an additional charge applies for the provision of the service.
There will be a registration fee.
In the event that the renter is not a "consumer" as defined in Article 3(1)(c) of Legislative Decree 6.9.2005 no. 206 ("Consumer Code"), the following shall apply: For the processing of traffic and regulatory violations, possession violations and other violations connected with the use of the vehicle, Sixt charges a lump-sum expense fee in the amount of EUR 30,50.
Plans may change. As a flexible mobility partner, SIXT will, subject to availability, accommodate the client's needs. Any changes to the agreed rental arrangements must be communicated during the rental period by calling +39 029 475 797 9 or directly at one of our stations. Where possible, the rental agreement will be amended with the assistance of SIXT staff. In addition to any amounts resulting from the rental modification (for example, additional rental days and/or a different return location), a handling fee of EUR 5.00 shall apply to each request for a change to the return date, return time or return location. If the customer does not notify SIXT in advance of the intended changes to the rental, the following service charges shall apply:
If you return your vehicle earlier than agreed in the rental contract, we will charge the rental price according to the rental contract. If the vehicle is returned more than two days before the end of the agreed rental period, 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 than agreed in the rental agreement, extra days may be charged due to the rental extension. The price of these will be based on the shorter hire duration. If you do not inform us about the rental extension, we will charge an additional service fee of max. EUR 29.28 for the Flexi Return service.
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 max. EUR 40.00 if we have not been informed of the changes to the rental contract in advance.
All rates are inclusive of VAT (if VAT incurs). For corporate customers with individual agreements alternative prices and regulations can apply.