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Please check the vehicle for any damage in advance and report it via the SIXT app.\n\nHow long can I rent the vehicle for?\nSIXT share vehicles can be rented for up to 27 days, inclusive.\n\n How long can I reserve a vehicle for?\nThe vehicle can be reserved for 15 minutes for free through the app. A longer reservation is possible for a fee, up to a maximum of 12 hours. If the rental is not started before the end of the reservation, the vehicle will be made available again to all users.\n\nTip for early birds: the reservation is free of charge from Sunday to Thursday, each time from 10 PM to 6 AM the following day.\n\nAn overview of all rates for Germany and the Netherlands can be found here: https://www.sixt.com/share/rates/.\n\nHow and where can I end my rental?\nEnding a trip is only possible within the rental country, either within the service area of a SIXT share city or by returning the vehicle to a SIXT station. 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