The renter and all approved drivers must be in possession of a full, valid driving licence. Furthermore, the following conditions apply depending on the issuing country of the driving licence.
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 ID card/ passport at time of pick up.
Photocopies, digital licenses, Learner's Permits, and driver's licenses with driving restrictions will not be accepted.
In St. Martin, the following rules apply for the minimum age and possession of a driver's licence:
| Minimum Age | License Requirements | Car Category |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | MCAR, ECAR, CCAR, CPAR, ICAR, SCAR, FCAR, MVAR, FVAR, CFAR, SFAR, JFAR, FFAR, RFAR, LFAR, XFAR, STAR | |
| 21 | PFAR, XPAR |
All credit cards from internationally recognized credit card companies - such as Eurocard/Mastercard, American Express and Visa are acceptable as payment methods whereas any prepaid or debit cards (Visa Electron) are not accepted. 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.
Cash Payment is not accepted.
Please note, that payments with credit card may require the PIN of the credit card.
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.
For rentals over 1,200.00 EUR, the deposit will be increased, to cover the amount of the rental.
| Advance Charge Approval | |
|---|---|
| CRS Code | EUR |
| MCAR, ECAR, CCAR, CPAR, ICAR, SCAR, FCAR, MVAR, FVAR, CFAR, SFAR, JFAR, FFAR, STAR, XPAR | 1,200.00 |
| RFAR, PFAR, LFAR, XFAR | 2,000.00 |
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 finalised 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 24 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 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: reservations@sixtsxm.com, Airport Road 48 Simpson Bay, St. Maarten.
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 includes Third Party Liability with a maximum cover of 50,000.00 EUR for personal injuries and material damages.
The customer is only responsible for the following amounts: 1,500.00 EUR.
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.
If purchased, Supplemental Liability Insurance (SLI) protects you against claims made by a third party for -bodily injury- and/or property damage sustained as a result of an accident while you are operating a -rental vehicle-.
If SLI is accepted, the customer is only responsible for the following amounts: EUR 0.00 (for this insurance).
This coverage supplies the renter with third-party liability protection up to a limit of EUR 1,000,000 per accident.
SLI does not cover all situations that may arise while operating a rental vehicle. SLI does not cover all risks. There may be exclusions for unauthorized or intoxicated drivers, no first party uninsured motorist coverage, no coverage for certain passengers in the vehicle, and other exclusions.
Loss damage waiver (incl. theft protection) removes the drivers responsibility to a part of the vehicle in case of damage or theft.
If loss damage waiver (incl. theft protection) is accepted, the customer is only responsible for the following amounts: 1,200.00 EUR - MCAR, ECAR, CCAR, CPAR, ICAR, SCAR, FCAR, MVAR, FVAR, CFAR, SFAR, JFAR, FFAR, STAR, XPAR 2,000.00 EUR - RFAR, PFAR, LFAR, XFAR
If loss damage waiver (incl. theft protection) is not accepted the customer will be held liable for the full value of the car.
The Road Side Assistance covers assistance with tire repairs, refueling of vehicles on the road, loss or misplacing of keys and break downs. Spare parts, fuel and tires themselves are not included.
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 St. Martin/ Sint Maarten are free of charge.
International One-Way Rentals are not allowed.
In the case of unannounced and unauthorised one-way rentals, we reserve the right to charge an additional fee.
Navigation systems are available subject to a 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 litre of petrol or diesel will be charged in addition to a refuelling fee.
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.
Delivery/Collection Service is on request. Please contact the local rental station Sint Maarten.
The renter is obliged to report the vehicle back to SIXT at the end of the rental period.
A premium location fee occurs for rentals at airport and train stations.
An Administration Fee applies on all rentals.
A Transient Occupancy Tax applies on all rentals.
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.
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 at least 2 hours in advance by e-mail (reservations@sixtsxm.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.
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 EUR 10.00 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 16.00 EUR 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.