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Rental Information

General Rental Information

Important documents

The renter and the driver have to be in possession of a valid driving license.

The driver has to be in possession of a valid driving license for at least 3 years.

If the renter or driver has been in Trinidad for longer than three (3) months, he needs to present a driving license issued in Trinidad.

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

Driving license printed with non Roman Alphabet (Arabic, Japanese, Cyrillic etc) must be complemented by an International driving license.

Age Restrictions

Minimum age and possession of a valid driving license in Trinidad & Tobago is:

Minimum AgeLicense RequirementsCar Category
23License held for 3 yearAll vehicle classes

Maximum age is 65.

Tariff information

General

All major international Credit Cards - such as American Express, Discovery Card, Eurocard/Mastercard and Visa - are accepted.

Cash Payment is accepted in combination with a valid credit card.

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

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.

Advance Charge Approval
CRS CodeUSD
ECAR400.00
CDAR, CFAR, CFAH, IFAR, SPAR500.00
SFAR, LFAR, RFAR, PDAR650.00
LDAR, PFAR750.00
XFAR1,000.00

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 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 booking can be changed up to 48 hours before the start of the rental (on availability) in return for an alteration charge of 11,25 USD. Any payment already made towards the rental will not be refunded; nor shall any differential amount be refunded if this alteration leads to a lesser rental cost.

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 Airport Location, Piarco International Airport, North Terminal, Golden Grove Road, Piarco, Trinidad W.I., Tel: 868-669-7498, Email: reservation@sixt.com.tt.

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

Third Party Insurance (TI)

Protection coverage for the vehicle rented includes Third Party Liability with a limited cover for personal injuries and material damages:

A) material damages (Property): 3.5 million TTD for any one claim; 3.5 million TTD for any series of claim from one event. B) personal injuries-(bodily injuries for passengers): 4 million TTD for any series of claims from one event. C) per person injured (passenger): 3.5 million TTD for any one claim by any one passenger.

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)

All rates are inclusive of LDW. Customer is only responsible for the following amounts:

2500,00 USD (ECAR, CDAR, CFAR, CFAH) 3500,00 USD (IFAR, LFAR, SPAR) 4500,00 USD (PDAR, SFAR, RFAR, LDAR, PFAR, XFAR)

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: 1500,00 USD (ECAR, CDAR, CFAR, CFAH) 2500,00 USD (IFAR, LFAR, SPAR) 3500,00 USD (PDAR, SFAR, RFAR, LDAR, PFAR, XFAR)

Road Assistance

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, Tow truck in case of an accident and/or mechanical problems, assistance with starting necessitated by flat battery, loss of key and vehicle stuck.

One-Way Rentals

National

One-way-Rentals between the islands of Trinidad and Tobago are not allowed.

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

International

International One-Way Rentals are not allowed.

Cross Border Rentals & Territorial Restrictions

Cross Border Rentals are not allowed.

In case of ferrying the car between the islands from Trinidad & Tobago the renter has to return the car to the pick-up station, otherwise all transportation costs will be charged to the renter.

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

Extras

Accessories are bookable without obligation and subject to availability.

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 child seats

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

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is 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 litre of petrol or diesel will be charged in addition to a refuelling 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

Delivery/Collection Service is on request. Please contact the local rental station. An out of opening hours charge for Delivery/Collection Service may apply.

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

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.

(Out Of Hours = OH)

Lost Of Key

A Lost Of Key Fee applies depending on the vehicle group.

Administration Fee For Fine

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

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.

VAT

12,5%

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