Rental requirements for SIXT at BCN
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with SIXT at BCN?
- Conditional. Recognized debit and credit cards are accepted under SIXT Spain rental information, but some vehicle categories require a credit card
- How much is the SIXT deposit at BCN?
- Deposit varies. Amount depends on payment method and vehicle.
- Does SIXT at BCN require a return flight?
- Not published
- What is the minimum age to rent from SIXT at BCN?
- 18
Payment
Debit accepted
with conditions
Deposit / hold
Varies
Depends on payment method and vehicle
Return flight
Not published
Minimum age
18
What you need before pickup
- Valid driver’s license plus passport/ID; prepaid cards are not accepted
- Some vehicle categories require credit card and/or higher minimum age
- 18+; underage fee applies under age 23 and some categories have higher minimum ages
- Payment card presented at pickup must be in the main driver's name; SIXT verifies the card against the main 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
Full, valid driver’s license required at pickup.
Passport
Passport or identity card accepted; passport is not the only identity option.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
Non-EU renters may need an IDP; non-Roman-script licenses require one under SIXT Spain guidance.
Card in renter's name
Payment card presented at pickup must be in the main driver's name; SIXT verifies the card against the main driver's license and ID.
See all ID & document details1 more document requirement · Some details are not published.
Second ID
Valid driver’s license plus passport/ID; prepaid cards are not accepted
Address match
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Return / onward travel
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Additional proof
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Local renters
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Foreign renters
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
View 4 official sources
Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- Debit card
- Conditional
Recognized debit and credit cards are accepted under SIXT Spain rental information, but some vehicle categories require a credit card
- Deposit / hold
- Deposit varies
Deposit/preauthorization varies by vehicle category and payment method
- Return flight
- Not published
- Minimum age
- 18
18+; underage fee applies under age 23 and some categories have higher minimum ages
- Credit check
- Not published
- Vehicle restrictions
- Some vehicle categories require credit card and/or higher minimum age
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- Not published
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Not published in the official Alamo Barcelona sources reviewed.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Conditional
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Deposit/authorization depends on vehicle, payment method and protection selection; exact amount is booking-specific.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Not published
- Not published
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Not published in the official Budget BCN source reviewed.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Not published
- Accepted
- Deposit
- €400–€500
- €200 for many standard cars/SUVs/smaller vans; €400 for other cargo vans; Full Size/Large Passenger Van and premium categories require credit-card deposits of €400-€500
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Deposit amount varies by booking and vehicle category; exact amount was not published on the location page reviewed.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Not published
- Conditional
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Authorization/deposit varies by vehicle group and accepted-card combination.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Not published
- Accepted
- Deposit
- €400–€500
- €200 for many standard cars/SUVs/smaller vans; €400 for other cargo/full-size groups; some larger/premium categories require a credit-card deposit of €400-€500.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Conditional
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Deposit/preauthorization varies by vehicle category and payment method
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Not published
| Rental company | Debit | Deposit | Return flight | Min age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Not published | Deposit variesNot published in the official Alamo Barcelona sources reviewed. | Conditional | Not published |
| Avis | Conditional | Deposit variesDeposit/authorization depends on vehicle, payment method and protection selection; exact amount is booking-specific. | Not published | Not published |
| Budget | Not published | Deposit variesNot published in the official Budget BCN source reviewed. | Not published | Not published |
| Enterprise | Accepted | €400–€500€200 for many standard cars/SUVs/smaller vans; €400 for other cargo vans; Full Size/Large Passenger Van and premium categories require credit-card deposits of €400-€500 | Conditional | 21 |
| Europcar | Not accepted | Deposit variesDeposit amount varies by booking and vehicle category; exact amount was not published on the location page reviewed. | Not published | Not published |
| Hertz | Conditional | Deposit variesAuthorization/deposit varies by vehicle group and accepted-card combination. | Not published | Not published |
| National | Accepted | €400–€500€200 for many standard cars/SUVs/smaller vans; €400 for other cargo/full-size groups; some larger/premium categories require a credit-card deposit of €400-€500. | Conditional | 21 |
| SIXT | Conditional | Deposit variesDeposit/preauthorization varies by vehicle category and payment method | Not published | 18 |
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Sources & corrections
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