Rental requirements for SIXT at DUB
Dublin Airport
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with SIXT at DUB?
- Not accepted
- How much is the SIXT deposit at DUB?
- Deposit varies. Amount depends on vehicle and booking conditions.
- Does SIXT at DUB require a return flight?
- Not required: No return-itinerary requirement is stated in the current verified branch rule.
- What is the minimum age to rent from SIXT at DUB?
- 21
Payment
Debit
not accepted
Deposit / hold
Varies
Depends on vehicle and booking
Return flight
Not required
Minimum age
21
What you need before pickup
- Valid driver's license and credit card; international travelers also need passport and IDP under current guidance.
- Ireland payment rules are stricter than many U.S./continental-European locations.
- 21+; some categories have a higher minimum age and underage fee.
- 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
Valid driver’s license required.
Passport
Valid driver's license and credit card; international travelers also need passport and IDP under current guidance.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
Current Dublin Airport guidance requires an IDP for international travelers.
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 details3 more document requirements · Some details are not published.
Second ID
International travelers must present a passport in addition to the driver’s license.
Address match
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Return / onward travel
No return-itinerary requirement is stated in the current verified branch rule.
Additional proof
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Local renters
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Foreign renters
International travelers must present passport and IDP in addition to a valid driver’s license.
View 2 official sources
Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- Debit card
- Not accepted
Dublin Airport guidance requires a credit card in the main driver's name.
- Deposit / hold
- Deposit varies
Security deposit is held and released after return; amount varies by booking/category.
- Return flight
- Not required
No return-itinerary requirement is stated in the current verified branch rule.
- Minimum age
- 21
21+; some categories have a higher minimum age and underage fee.
- Credit check
- No
- Vehicle restrictions
- Ireland payment rules are stricter than many U.S./continental-European locations.
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- Conditional
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Credit-card hold generally equals estimated charges less prepayment; exact debit authorization varies by location/booking.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Approx. €250 deposit plus rental costs under Enterprise Europe payment guidance.
- Minimum age
- 25
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Conditional
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Authorization/deposit varies by payment method and vehicle group.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Security deposit is held and released after return; amount varies by booking/category.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not required
| Rental company | Debit | Deposit | Return flight | Min age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avis | Conditional | Deposit variesCredit-card hold generally equals estimated charges less prepayment; exact debit authorization varies by location/booking. | Conditional | Not published |
| Enterprise | Not accepted | Deposit variesApprox. €250 deposit plus rental costs under Enterprise Europe payment guidance. | Conditional | 25 |
| Hertz | Conditional | Deposit variesAuthorization/deposit varies by payment method and vehicle group. | Conditional | Not published |
| SIXT | Not accepted | Deposit variesSecurity deposit is held and released after return; amount varies by booking/category. | Not required | 21 |
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Sources & corrections
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