Rental requirements for SIXT at ABQ
Albuquerque International Sunport
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with SIXT at ABQ?
- Conditional. ABQ's airport page tells renters to bring a credit card in the main driver's name, while SIXT U.S. policy allows debit at airport locations when a qualifying return ticket is provided; verify the booked vehicle/payment method.
- How much is the SIXT deposit at ABQ?
- From $200. Amount depends on vehicle.
- Does SIXT at ABQ require a return flight?
- Conditional: At U.S. airport locations, a debit card is accepted only with a return flight, train or bus ticket in the renter's name matching the rental return date and booked at least 24 hours before pickup.
- What is the minimum age to rent from SIXT at ABQ?
- 21
Payment
Debit accepted
with conditions
Deposit / hold
From $200
Amount depends on vehicle
Return flight
Conditional
Minimum age
21
What you need before pickup
- At U.S. airport locations, a debit card is accepted only with a return flight, train or bus ticket in the renter's name matching the rental return date and booked at least 24 hours before pickup.
- Valid driver's license and qualifying payment card in the main driver's name; international renters may need passport/government ID; debit use requires qualifying return travel.
- Debit is not accepted for Sports & Luxury and certain higher vehicle categories; under-25 renters are also restricted from Premium, Luxury, Sports and specialty categories.
- 21+ at ABQ; under-25 fee applies and some vehicle categories require age 25+.
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- The physical credit or debit card used at pickup must be in the main driver's name and is checked against the driver's license and ID.
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ID & documents to bring
Document requirements can depend on your payment method, residency, or where your license was issued.
Driver's license
A valid, unexpired, original physical driver's license is required; digital licenses and photocopies are not accepted.
Passport
ABQ states renters need a valid driver's license plus a passport or identity card; SIXT U.S. guidance says non-U.S. renters may need a passport or other government-issued ID.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
A non-Latin-script driver's license requires an IDP or accepted official translation in addition to the original license.
Card in renter's name
The physical credit or debit card used at pickup must be in the main driver's name and is checked against the driver's license and ID.
See all ID & document details3 more document requirements · Some details are not published.
Second ID
International renters may need a passport or government-issued secondary ID; additional drivers must present ID and a driver's license.
Address match
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Return / onward travel
At U.S. airport locations, a debit card is accepted only with a return flight, train or bus ticket in the renter's name matching the rental return date and booked at least 24 hours before pickup.
Additional proof
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Local renters
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Foreign renters
Non-U.S. renters may need passport/government ID and an IDP or official translation depending on the license script and issuing country.
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Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- Debit card
- Conditional
ABQ's airport page tells renters to bring a credit card in the main driver's name, while SIXT U.S. policy allows debit at airport locations when a qualifying return ticket is provided; verify the booked vehicle/payment method.
- Deposit / hold
- From $200
Deposit required; ABQ page states U.S. minimum generally $200, with higher amounts for higher-value vehicles
- Return flight
- Conditional
At U.S. airport locations, a debit card is accepted only with a return flight, train or bus ticket in the renter's name matching the rental return date and booked at least 24 hours before pickup.
- Minimum age
- 21
21+ at ABQ; under-25 fee applies and some vehicle categories require age 25+.
- Credit check
- Not published
- Vehicle restrictions
- Debit is not accepted for Sports & Luxury and certain higher vehicle categories; under-25 renters are also restricted from Premium, Luxury, Sports and specialty categories.
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- Accepted
- Deposit
- $400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes
- $400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes for renters without a ticketed return itinerary
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Accepted
- Deposit
- $200–$300 depending on rental length
- Estimated rental + $200 for many rentals; +$300 for rentals of 4+ days; prepaid debit hold $250
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Conditional
- Deposit
- Pay at counter: up to $200
- Pay-at-counter: estimated rental charges + up to $200; prepaid rate: $250 authorization hold in addition to the prepaid amount
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Conditional
- Deposit
- $400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes
- $400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes for renters without ticketed return itinerary
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Debit hold: up to $500
- Estimated rental charges + up to $500 debit authorization; credit-card authorization may be up to $200 plus estimated charges
- Minimum age
- 20
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Accepted
- Deposit
- $400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes
- $400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes for renters without a ticketed return itinerary
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Conditional
- Deposit
- From $200
- Deposit required; ABQ page states U.S. minimum generally $200, with higher amounts for higher-value vehicles
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
| Rental company | Debit | Deposit | Return flight | Min age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Accepted | $400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes$400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes for renters without a ticketed return itinerary | Conditional | 21 |
| Avis | Accepted | $200–$300 depending on rental lengthEstimated rental + $200 for many rentals; +$300 for rentals of 4+ days; prepaid debit hold $250 | Conditional | 21 |
| Budget | Conditional | Pay at counter: up to $200Pay-at-counter: estimated rental charges + up to $200; prepaid rate: $250 authorization hold in addition to the prepaid amount | Conditional | 21 |
| Enterprise | Conditional | $400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes$400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes for renters without ticketed return itinerary | Conditional | 21 |
| Hertz | Accepted | Debit hold: up to $500Estimated rental charges + up to $500 debit authorization; credit-card authorization may be up to $200 plus estimated charges | Conditional | 20 |
| National | Accepted | $400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes$400 standard / $850 listed luxury-specialty classes for renters without a ticketed return itinerary | Conditional | 21 |
| SIXT | Conditional | From $200Deposit required; ABQ page states U.S. minimum generally $200, with higher amounts for higher-value vehicles | Conditional | 21 |
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