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Ivan
23 Mar 2026
5.0
All good, no issues , got good car too
no issues with sixt, got a mercedes GLE was in as new condition , took up extra insurance just incase
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
Supplier reviews
Sixt car hire reviews
50 reviews68 countries covered
4.2
Sixt often sits in the premium-but-not-luxury lane of car hire. The brand tends to do well on newer fleets, attractive vehicle choice, and strong airport presence across Europe, especially for travellers who want an automatic, an executive model, or something a little less tired than the average rental hatchback. The downside is familiar too: sharper upselling, firmer deposit expectations, and location-by-location variation in how the premium promise is delivered. Our quick verdict is that Sixt can be excellent when the local desk is efficient and transparent, but it is not automatically the most relaxed supplier in the terminal. If you are weighing Sixt for a European holiday, read the location reviews closely for queue times, insurance pressure, and how often the booked class matches the handover reality.
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4.2
Great
50 reviews
Sydney Airport
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Thomas L.
16 Mar 2026
4.0
Smooth Sixt rental at Belgrade Airport for business travel
I rented from Sixt at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport for a three-day business trip. I arrived at the desk around 9:00 AM and was pleasantly surprised to find no queue, which was a relief as I had a meeting to get to. The staff member was professional and didn't push the insurance upsell too hard when I declined the extra coverage. I was given a Skoda Octavia, which was clean and perfect for the drive into New Belgrade. The return process was just as efficient; I dropped the keys off at the terminal, and the staff did a quick walk-around. My security deposit was released back to my card within three days. A solid choice for business travelers needing reliable transport in Serbia.
0–5 min queue
No upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
CC
Croatia C.
8 Mar 2026
4.0
Split City Sixt — ferry terminal convenience
Picked up near the port and drove to Hvar. The Fiat 500 was perfect for Croatian coastal roads. No airport surcharge.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
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Ravi Patel
27 Feb 2026
5.0
Dubai city pickup: Sixt at DIFC, premium experience
Spotless Range Rover, zero queue, full insurance included in the rate. Dubai roads are wide and forgiving. Easily the most polished rental experience of the year.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
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Elena Volkov
25 Feb 2026
5.0
Tokyo city pickup: immaculate from start to finish
Japanese rental culture is next-level. Car was wrapped in protective covers, staff bowed, GPS was pre-loaded with English. Couldn't fault a thing.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
SJ
Spencer J.
22 Feb 2026
5.0
Best hire experience I've had in Eastern Europe
Sixt at Sofia were brilliant. New VW Polo, full tank, no damage issues. They even helped me with a local SIM card recommendation. Will 100% book with them again.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
JJ
John J.
19 Feb 2026
4.0
Sydney Airport Sixt — international terminal efficiency
Arrived from a 14-hour flight and Sixt had us in the car within 20 minutes. The Mercedes CLA was a luxury we appreciated, though the Sydney traffic reminder was genuinely helpful.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
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Emma W.
16 Feb 2026
5.0
Berlin Mitte: Sixt city branch ran like clockwork
Efficient German efficiency on full display. Car was ready, paperwork was fast, GPS was already charged. Returned it three days later, no issues.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
VK
Vera Klimova
15 Feb 2026
4.0
Paris city pickup: Sixt near Gare du Nord delivered
Navigating Paris traffic is its own adventure, but the Sixt pickup was slick. Car was a compact diesel — sensible choice for French toll roads.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
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Thomas L.
17 Jan 2026
5.0
No queues and a smooth start to our family trip
Honestly, renting a car at Sydney Airport can be a bit of a nightmare, but Sixt made it incredibly easy for us. We arrived around 9:00 AM expecting a long wait, but there was literally no queue at the counter. The staff member was friendly and didn't push the excess reduction insurance on us, which was a relief after a long flight with the kids. We were given a near-new Kia Carnival which was perfect for our luggage. The pricing was exactly what we booked online—no hidden surprises. It was the most stress-free start to a holiday we've had in years.
0–5 min queue
No upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
AH
Ahmed Hassan
13 Jan 2026
4.0
Los Angeles Sixt looks glamorous until the bill thickens
The counter and fleet both impress, but the optional protections are eye-wateringly priced and the initial pre-authorisation can startle anyone who only glanced at the booking confirmation.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
NH
Nora H.
30 Dec 2025
4.0
Cancun Sixt does the premium thing well
We collected a clean Kia Sportage in 15 minutes, all damage was marked carefully, and the branch handled an early return without fuss — rare enough here to be worth celebrating.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
AW
Adelaide W.
22 Dec 2025
4.0
Adelaide Airport Sixt — wine country premium
The Mercedes was perfect for Barossa trips. Staff knew McLaren Vale routes. Premium but worth it.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
KS
Korea S.
20 Dec 2025
4.0
Seoul Airport Sixt — Gangwon-do ready
Staff recommended ski resort routes. The Kia Carnival was ideal for family trips. Korean rental standards are high.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
MD
Marta D.
18 Dec 2025
5.0
Dubai Sixt is sleek, fast and very aware you are in Dubai
The counter felt more premium hotel than rental desk, and the BMW 3 Series was immaculate, but the blocked deposit and optional zero-excess package were both firmly in luxury territory.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
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Thomas L.
17 Dec 2025
4.0
Smooth Sixt experience at Dubrovnik Airport for our trip
We booked with Sixt for our couple's trip to Croatia and found them to be a solid choice overall. We arrived at the desk around midday and, thankfully, the queue wasn't too long, which was a relief after a tiring flight. The staff member was professional and didn't aggressively push the extra insurance, though we did take the basic coverage just for peace of mind on the coastal roads. We received an upgrade to a slightly newer Volkswagen, which was a nice bonus. The car handled well for the drive up to Ston. Dropping the keys off was surprisingly easy—we just parked up and handed them over. My only minor gripe is that the hold on the credit card deposit took about a week to clear, but otherwise, it was good value for money.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
MF
Mark F.
17 Dec 2025
4.0
Istanbul Sixt looks premium, then adds Istanbul-style intensity
The fleet quality is excellent and our automatic Peugeot 3008 was spotless, but insurance upselling came fast and loud, with staff framing the standard package as if every Bosphorus merge ends in catastrophe.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
MF
Mark F.
11 Dec 2025
5.0
Vienna Sixt makes airport pickup feel almost frictionless
We were on the road in under ten minutes with a spotless Audi Q2, and aside from the predictable €18/day protection push, the whole interaction felt premium and well drilled.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
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Lapland R.
10 Dec 2025
5.0
Helsinki Airport Sixt — Lapland road trip
Staff prepared us for Arctic driving conditions. The Audi had winter tyres standard. Finnish efficiency at its best.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
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Sarah K.
5 Dec 2025
4.0
Prague Sixt offers the best cars and the hardest sell
A beautifully prepared VW Tiguan and efficient handover were undermined only by an exhausting push for excess reduction, glass cover and a second driver bundle that added more than the daily rental rate.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
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Oliver Davies
26 Nov 2025
5.0
Manchester Airport Sixt — fast track through the north
Impressively quick handover for a UK airport, and the BMW 1 Series was the cleanest rental we've had in years. Deposit was chunky but the excess options were clearly explained.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
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Oresund C.
18 Nov 2025
4.0
Copenhagen Airport Sixt — Øresund bridge ready
Crossed to Malmö easily. The Mercedes was perfect for Danish/Swedish combo trip. Bridge toll explained clearly.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
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Alex I.
17 Nov 2025
4.0
Nice Sixt pairs Riviera polish with proper upsell stamina
The Mini Countryman was pristine and pickup took 14 minutes, though staff returned to the €1,300 excess conversation often enough that even seasoned renters may feel worn down.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
LR
Lena R.
15 Nov 2025
5.0
Munich Sixt is superb if you travel with a strong credit card
A polished desk, a near-new BMW 1 Series and a genuinely quick 11-minute pickup impressed, but the blocked deposit plus excess exposure will hurt if your limit is tight.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
AJ
Alex J.
8 Nov 2025
4.0
Rome Fiumicino Sixt feels premium, right down to the premium hold
The counter was slick and the Audi A3 upgrade was real rather than theoretical, but expect a chunky card pre-authorisation and a persistent pitch for tyre-and-glass cover at €17/day.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
KM
Kate M.
4 Nov 2025
4.0
Podgorica Sixt — quick keys, pricey border permissions
The handover is often impressively fast and cars feel fresh, but travellers planning Albania or Croatia detours should budget for cross-border approval before getting excited by the base rate.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
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Morgan G.
3 Nov 2025
4.0
Good overall, slight queue at desk
Sixt were efficient but there was a 20 min queue when our flight landed. Car itself was perfect — a Golf, well maintained. Return was dead easy.
15–30 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
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David Kowalski
30 Oct 2025
5.0
Berlin Airport Sixt — German efficiency personified
From landing to driving took 22 minutes, including the S-Bahn to the rental center. The Audi A3 was showroom-clean and the staff answered every question about Autobahn rules.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
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Island H.
26 Oct 2025
4.0
Bali Airport Sixt — international brand, local traffic reality
The counter was organised and the VW Polo was clean, but no amount of car quality prepares you for Bali traffic. Staff warned us about the airport area congestion honestly.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
CC
Claire C.
26 Oct 2025
4.0
Athens Sixt — excellent fleet, relentless airport upselling
The cars are often some of the best presented at Eleftherios Venizelos, but the counter team can push premium cover and category upgrades with the confidence of a luxury retailer.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
MG
Mike G.
24 Oct 2025
4.0
Gold Coast Airport Sixt — Surfers Paradise ready
Modern fleet with the VW Tiguan in perfect condition. Staff warned about beach parking time limits which saved us a ticket. More premium than expected for a holiday destination.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
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Kevin O.
18 Oct 2025
4.0
Lisbon Sixt is sharp, fast and expensive in all the predictable places
Pickup took barely ten minutes and the VW T-Cross was immaculate, but the optional excess reduction was framed with enough theatre to suggest the Atlantic coast might devour uninsured tyres whole.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
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Claire Bennett
18 Oct 2025
5.0
Sydney CBD Sixt — city pickup beats airport chaos
Picked up from the Kent Street branch instead of the terminal. Same car class, no shuttle stress, and the staff actually had time to explain the parking sensors.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
MS
Milan S.
10 Oct 2025
4.0
Milan Airport Sixt — fashion capital premium
The Alfa Romeo was perfect for Italian style. Staff were efficient and the deposit hold was clearly explained. Lake Como ready.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
AL
Antoine Leblanc
10 Oct 2025
4.0
Sofia Sixt — polished counter, premium extras everywhere
There is a clear big-brand professionalism here and the lot is easy to find, but additional driver, glass cover and border permissions all add up quickly.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
AP
Alex Petersen
9 Oct 2025
4.0
Barcelona Sixt nails the handover, then swings for a €1,400 excess scare
A 12-minute queue and a spotless Peugeot 2008 made a strong first impression, but the desk still pushed €19/day super cover three times after explaining the standard CDW excess sat at €1,400.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
BN
Belgrade N.
5 Oct 2025
4.0
Belgrade city Sixt — Skadaraja nights
Central pickup near the old town. The VW Golf handled Serbian roads well. Staff explained border paperwork for Montenegro.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
CC
Chris C.
5 Oct 2025
5.0
Zagreb Sixt — airport efficiency with a corporate edge
This is one of the slicker Balkan airport operations, with quick contract handling and clean cars, though the upgrade and prepaid fuel offers are delivered with serious conviction.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
BP
Ben P.
5 Oct 2025
4.0
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo Sixt — great for winter arrivals if you confirm tyres
Staff know the mountain routes and usually explain snow-chain rules well, but don't assume winter equipment is included unless it's listed on the contract.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
MW
Marcus Weber
4 Oct 2025
4.0
Kos Airport Sixt — German efficiency on a Greek island
Pristine VW Polo, fast paperwork, and clear instructions on ferry permissions for island hopping. The only letdown was an aggressive tyre insurance pitch at the end.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
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Priya Sharma
2 Oct 2025
4.0
Belgrade Sixt — fast lane pickup, hard sell on peace of mind
Cars are usually among the newest at Nikola Tesla, yet the insurance script is relentless enough that renters relying on credit-card cover should arrive ready to say no twice.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
MB
Marco Bianchi
30 Sept 2025
4.0
Tivat Sixt — strong cars, summer queues, little patience
The fleet quality is better than average for Montenegro, but August arrivals can face a cramped counter area and rushed explanations on tolls, fuel and border paperwork.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
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Cameron V.
14 Sept 2025
5.0
Perfect start to Montenegro road trip
Collected a Skoda Octavia from Sixt at Tivat. It was a dream — drove the whole Bay of Kotor coastal road. Staff were helpful and spoke great English.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
EV
Elena V.
1 Sept 2025
4.0
Split Sixt — polished fleet, premium deposit hold
Expect newer Volkswagens and brisk paperwork, but the security hold can feel hefty and cross-border permissions need asking for in writing before you leave the airport.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
DO
Dubrovnik O.
28 Aug 2025
4.0
Dubrovnik city Sixt — Lapad pickup
Skip the crowded airport counter. Lapad location was calm, staff spoke perfect English, and parking advice was genuine.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
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Marcus M.
18 Aug 2025
5.0
Fast pickup, zero nonsense at Dubrovnik Airport
Paperwork took under ten minutes, the car was spotless, and the upsell pressure was refreshingly low for a July airport counter.
5–15 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute
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Thomas L.
25 Jun 2025
1.0
Avoid Sixt Vienna Airport - Unfair damage charges
My partner and I had a terrible experience with Sixt at Vienna airport during our couple's trip. We arrived at 8 AM expecting a quick pickup, but the queue was incredibly long. Things only got worse when we returned the vehicle. Despite walking around the car with the agent and marking every scratch on the diagram before driving off, they later claimed we caused damage to the rear bumper that was definitely not there when we parked it. It felt like a complete scam to charge us extra fees. We disputed it immediately, but their customer service was dismissive and unhelpful. It has left a sour taste in our mouths, and we certainly won't be renting from Sixt in Austria again. Be very careful and take your own time-stamped photos if you have no other choice but to use them.
30–60 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
issues
Major damage dispute
TL
Thomas L.
16 May 2025
1.0
Avoid Sixt Dublin Airport – Surprise Charges After Return
I rented from Sixt at Dublin Airport as a solo traveler earlier this month, and it was a huge mistake. The pickup process took nearly 45 minutes because there was only one agent working the counter, despite the long queue. I was aggressively upsold on a toll plan I didn't really need, but the real issue started after I got home. A week later, I noticed extra charges on my credit card for 'windscreen damage' and an admin fee. I definitely didn't crack the windshield, and no one contacted me to discuss it before they took the money. It feels like a scam to squeeze extra cash out of tourists who have already left the country. I won't be using them again.
30–60 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
issues
No damage dispute
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Thomas L.
13 Apr 2025
3.0
Decent car but the wait at Munich was frustrating
Rented from Sixt at Munich Airport for a road trip to the Alps with three friends. We arrived at the counter around 9 AM on a Saturday and the queue was honestly a mess—it took nearly 45 minutes just to get served. Once we got to the desk, the staff member was professional but really pushed hard on the insurance upsell, which got a bit tiresome after a while. To their credit, the car we got was a nearly new VW Passat estate, which was perfect for our luggage. The vehicle was clean and drove smoothly for the whole week. If you can look past the long wait times and the aggressive sales tactics at the desk, the actual fleet quality is solid. Just make sure you budget extra time for pickup.
30–60 min queue
High upsell pressure
Completely different car
No damage dispute
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Thomas L.
2 Apr 2025
5.0
Smooth and stress-free pickup at Belgrade airport with Sixt
My partner and I chose Sixt for our recent couple's trip to Serbia, and honestly, it was the easiest rental experience we've ever had. We landed at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport around midday and expected the usual chaos at the desk, but there was literally no queue. We were helped immediately by a friendly agent who didn't try to force any expensive insurance add-ons on us, which was a refreshing change. The pricing was transparent and exactly what we booked online. We were given an almost new Skoda Octavia that was spotless and drove perfectly for our week-long trip. Returning the car was just as quick. If you're looking for a reliable hire company in Belgrade without the hidden fees or long waits, I can't recommend them enough.
0–5 min queue
Mild upsell pressure
Car matched booking
No damage dispute