Rental Information

The renter and all approved drivers must be in possession of a full, valid driving licence for at least 1 year and present it 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. Licences from other countries in English or with an English translation If the licence categories do not match EU categories, an International Driving Permit (IDP) is required.

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.

Photocopies, digital licenses, Learner's Permits, and driver's licenses with driving restrictions 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 21 years (having held the driving license for at least 1 year). A deviation from the minimum age is possible depending on the vehicle. In Malta, the following rules apply for the minimum age and possession of a driver's license:

A Young Driver Surcharge applies for drivers under 25 years.

A surcharge of 10.00 EUR per day applies for drivers above 70 years (for car all groups).

All debit cards (Visa Debit, Mastercard Debit) and credit cards from internationally recognized credit card companies - such as American Express, Eurocard/Mastercard and Visa are acceptable as payment methods whereas any prepaid cards 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.

As security, a deposit amount is reserved on the chosen means of payment. The exact amount is determined at the time of handover, as the amount depends on the vehicle, and is released after a maximum of 30 days (depending on the issuer of the means of payment).

Cash deposits are not accepted.

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 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 addressedto: Sixt Malta Headquarter, Fremond Limited, 96 Triq Spiteri Fremond, Qormi - QRM2377, Malta, Fax: +356 21 48 94 28, Email: res@sixt.com.mt.

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 1,200,000.00 EUR for material damages and 6,000,000.00 EUR for personal injuries.

The customer is only responsible for the following amounts: 500 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.

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: 1,200.00 EUR: EDMR, EDAR, CDMR, CDAR, CFMR, IDMR, IDAR, IWAR, IFAR, SDAR, DDAR 2,000.00 EUR: ITAR, SFAR, PFAH, GFAR, CTAR, UFAH 3,500.00 EUR: XDAR, LFAR, WFAR

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.

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 (incl. theft protection) with reduced excess is accepted, customer is only responsible for the following amounts: 500.00 EUR: EDMR, EDAR, CDMR, CDAR, CFMR, IDMR, IDAR, IWAR, IFAR, SDAR, DDAR 800.00 EUR: ITAR, SFAR, PFAH, GFAR, CTAR, UFAH 2,500.00 EUR: XDAR, LFAR, WFAR

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 EUR

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

By taking out personal accident protection the limit of liability is: EUR 7,000.00 for invalidity, EUR 7,000.00 for decease, and EUR 700.00 for medical costs.

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 the protection is not accepted, the customer will be held liable for the full extent 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.

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 are not allowed. Ferrying the car to Gozo is 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 Malta are allowed under conditions depending on tarif.

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, child seats and booster 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.

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

This service is available on request for an additional commitment fee outside opening times at selected locations.

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

An Out Of Hours surcharge of EUR 35.00 occurs for bookings out of opening hours.

Flight Details are required in order to ensure a Sixt Representative will be there ready to welcome you upon arrival.

A Vehicle License Fee occurs.

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 occuring during the rental.

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.

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