Rental requirements for SIXT at FRA
Frankfurt Airport
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with SIXT at FRA?
- Accepted
- How much is the SIXT deposit at FRA?
- Deposit varies. Amount depends on vehicle and booking conditions.
- Does SIXT at FRA require a return flight?
- Not required: No return-itinerary requirement is stated in the current Frankfurt/Germany rental rules.
- What is the minimum age to rent from SIXT at FRA?
- 18
Payment
Debit card accepted
Deposit / hold
Varies
Depends on vehicle and booking
Return flight
Not required
Minimum age
18
What you need before pickup
- Full valid driver's license plus passport or identity card required. Non-EEA renters may need an IDP and passport depending on license/origin.
- Vehicle/category can raise minimum age and payment/deposit requirements; debit/payment method restrictions apply to some premium/sports/luxury classes.
- 18+ at Frankfurt Airport with a valid license; some categories have higher minimum ages and an underage-driver fee may apply.
- The renter must present the qualifying credit or debit card at pickup for payment/deposit; renter/cardholder rules apply.
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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 full valid driver's license is required; the Frankfurt page states young drivers must have held a license for at least one year.
Passport
A passport or identity card is required at pickup; passport specifically is not mandatory when an accepted identity card is valid for the renter.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
Non-EEA renters may require an International Driving Permit depending on the issuing country/license; the original driver's license must also be presented.
Card in renter's name
The renter must present the qualifying credit or debit card at pickup for payment/deposit; renter/cardholder rules apply.
See all ID & document details3 more document requirements · Some details are not published.
Second ID
A passport or identity card is required 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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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 Frankfurt/Germany rental rules.
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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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-EEA renters may need an IDP, original driver's license and passport/identity document depending on license/origin.
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Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- Debit card
- Accepted
SIXT Germany accepts credit and debit cards at pickup; card/category restrictions apply, and some higher vehicle groups require stricter payment methods.
- Deposit / hold
- Deposit varies
A security deposit is pre-authorized on the card at pickup; the exact amount depends on vehicle category and booking/location.
- Return flight
- Not required
No return-itinerary requirement is stated in the current Frankfurt/Germany rental rules.
- Minimum age
- 18
18+ at Frankfurt Airport with a valid license; some categories have higher minimum ages and an underage-driver fee may apply.
- Credit check
- Not published
- Vehicle restrictions
- Vehicle/category can raise minimum age and payment/deposit requirements; debit/payment method restrictions apply to some premium/sports/luxury classes.
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- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- €250 security deposit plus estimated rental cost. Full Size, Premium, Large Passenger Van, Large SUV and Luxury Elite Electric categories must be paid by credit card.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not required
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- A pre-authorization/deposit is required. Exact amount varies by payment card and booking; Maestro, V-Pay and Visa Electron rentals require additional checks and at least €200 deposit plus expected rental charges.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not required
- Conditional
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- A card pre-authorization/deposit is required; the exact Frankfurt amount is not clearly published in current public branch terms and remains booking/location-specific.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Not published
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- €250 security deposit plus estimated rental cost. Full Size, Premium, Large People Carrier, Large SUV and Luxury Elite Electric categories must be paid by credit card.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not required
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Germany deposit policy: €300 deposit for prepaid rentals; if not prepaid, rental price + €300 is authorized. With protection reducing damage excess to €0, Germany deposit is reduced to €100.
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Not required
- Conditional
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Authorization depends on vehicle and booking.
- Minimum age
- Not published
- Return flight
- Not required
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- €250 security deposit plus estimated rental cost. Full Size, Premium, Large People Carrier, Large SUV and Luxury Elite Electric categories must be paid by credit card.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not required
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- A security deposit is pre-authorized on the card at pickup; the exact amount depends on vehicle category and booking/location.
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Not required
| Rental company | Debit | Deposit | Return flight | Min age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Accepted | Deposit varies€250 security deposit plus estimated rental cost. Full Size, Premium, Large Passenger Van, Large SUV and Luxury Elite Electric categories must be paid by credit card. | Not required | 21 |
| Avis | Accepted | Deposit variesA pre-authorization/deposit is required. Exact amount varies by payment card and booking; Maestro, V-Pay and Visa Electron rentals require additional checks and at least €200 deposit plus expected rental charges. | Not required | 21 |
| Budget | Conditional | Deposit variesA card pre-authorization/deposit is required; the exact Frankfurt amount is not clearly published in current public branch terms and remains booking/location-specific. | Not published | Not published |
| Enterprise | Accepted | Deposit varies€250 security deposit plus estimated rental cost. Full Size, Premium, Large People Carrier, Large SUV and Luxury Elite Electric categories must be paid by credit card. | Not required | 21 |
| Europcar | Not accepted | Deposit variesGermany deposit policy: €300 deposit for prepaid rentals; if not prepaid, rental price + €300 is authorized. With protection reducing damage excess to €0, Germany deposit is reduced to €100. | Not required | 18 |
| Hertz | Conditional | Deposit variesAuthorization depends on vehicle and booking. | Not required | Not published |
| National | Accepted | Deposit varies€250 security deposit plus estimated rental cost. Full Size, Premium, Large People Carrier, Large SUV and Luxury Elite Electric categories must be paid by credit card. | Not required | 21 |
| SIXT | Accepted | Deposit variesA security deposit is pre-authorized on the card at pickup; the exact amount depends on vehicle category and booking/location. | Not required | 18 |
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