Rental requirements for SIXT at SJD
Los Cabos International Airport
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with SIXT at SJD?
- Not accepted
- How much is the SIXT deposit at SJD?
- Deposit varies. Amount depends on vehicle.
- Does SIXT at SJD require a return flight?
- Not published
- What is the minimum age to rent from SIXT at SJD?
- 21
Payment
Debit
not accepted
Deposit / hold
Varies
Depends on vehicle
Return flight
Not published
Minimum age
21
What you need before pickup
- Valid original driver’s license, passport/identity card and an internationally recognized credit card in the renter’s name are required.
- The security authorization varies by vehicle category.
- 21+ for all vehicle classes; driver’s license must have been held for at least one year.
- The renter must be the owner of the presented credit card; the name must be printed on the card.
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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 original driver’s license is required; photocopies and digital licenses are not accepted.
Passport
A passport or accepted identity card is required in addition to the driver’s license; Mexican citizens may use qualifying IFE/INE or passport.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
A license using a non-Roman alphabet must be accompanied by an IDP. Drivers from countries outside the Geneva/Vienna convention need an official English translation for rentals under one month and an IDP for longer rentals.
Card in renter's name
The renter must be the owner of the presented credit card; the name must be printed on the card.
See all ID & document details3 more document requirements · Some details are not published.
Second ID
The original driver’s license plus a valid ID card/passport must be presented.
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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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The official sources do not publish a clear answer.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
Mexican citizens must present qualifying IFE/INE or passport.
Local renter eligibility
SIXT Mexico publishes domestic-renter identification requirements and does not prohibit local renters.
Foreign renters
Foreign-license holders can need an IDP or official translation depending on script, issuing country and rental length.
View 2 official sources
Mexico insurance & counter costs
Required liability is not the same as optional damage protection. Booking channel can change what is already included.
What coverage is required at pickup?
Third-party liability is included at SIXT Mexico. You do not have to buy an extra protection package at SJD; LDW/SLI and reduced-excess upgrades are optional unless already built into your booked rate.
Third-party liability
SIXT Mexico rental information publishes third-party liability up to 750,000 MXN for personal injury and property damage.
Damage protection (CDW / LDW)
Deposit impact
Basic cover: Standard security authorization: 5,850 / 11,700 / 19,500 MXN depending on vehicle group.
Fuller protection: No single fixed full-protection deposit was published; protection/excess options vary by booked rate and vehicle.
Deposit differs with basic required cover versus fuller protection — see details.
See insurance & counter-cost detailsCredit-card coverage, outside liability proof, deposits, optional products and sources
Credit-card damage coverage
Extra counter coverage
Deposit with basic / required cover
Standard security authorization: 5,850 / 11,700 / 19,500 MXN depending on vehicle group.
Deposit with fuller protection
No single fixed full-protection deposit was published; protection/excess options vary by booked rate and vehicle.
Liability details
Third-party liability is included in the rental protection/rate and satisfies the required liability layer. Optional SLI can increase the third-party limit.
Damage waiver details
The SJD branch says purchasing insurance/protection packages is not required. Mexico rental information allows LDW to be accepted separately and also describes rates where LDW is already included.
Outside liability proof
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Optional counter products
LDW, reduced-excess protection, SLI and other protection upgrades are optional unless already included in the booked rate.
Booking channel
Review the booking confirmation because LDW may or may not already be included, while third-party liability is included.
View 3 official sources
Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- Debit card
- Not accepted
SIXT Mexico requires a credit card from an internationally recognized credit-card company; prepaid cards, checks and cash are not accepted for pickup qualification.
- Deposit / hold
- Deposit varies
Security authorization is 5,850 MXN, 11,700 MXN or 19,500 MXN depending on vehicle group.
- Return flight
- Not published
- Minimum age
- 21
21+ for all vehicle classes; driver’s license must have been held for at least one year.
- Credit check
- Not published
- Vehicle restrictions
- The security authorization varies by vehicle category.
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- Not accepted
- Deposit
- $700–$1,400 by vehicle
- Credit authorization is $700-$1,400 USD by vehicle class, plus rental cost. If Alamo TPL is declined using accepted Mexico liability proof, an additional $2,500 USD authorization applies.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Current Avis Mexico protection deposits vary by vehicle group: Essential 30,000-90,000 MXN; Intermediate 15,000-45,000 MXN; Extended/Amplia generally total rental amount +10% for eligible groups.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Current direct Budget Mexico packages publish deposits of 15,000 MXN (Lite), 3,000 MXN (Plus), and 0 MXN (Prime).
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- From $500
- Minimum $500 USD authorization; amount varies by vehicle, rental length, services and protections. If Enterprise TPL is declined using accepted liability proof valid in Mexico, an additional 45,000 MXN (about $2,500 USD) authorization applies.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Deposit varies by coverage and vehicle. Current Europcar Mexico table shows roughly 18,000-50,000 MXN with CDW for listed classes versus 170,000-400,000 MXN without CDW.
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Not published
- Accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Preauthorization varies by vehicle and protection. Current no-coverage amounts are 17,000-55,000 MXN by class; CDW/CDW2 reduce the class hold, while LDW uses the total rental amount plus the value of 3 additional rental days. Debit can require an additional deposit.
- Minimum age
- 18
- Return flight
- Conditional
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- From $500
- Minimum $500 USD authorization; amount varies by vehicle, rental days, services and protections. If National TPL is declined using accepted liability proof valid in Mexico, an additional 45,000 MXN (about $2,500 USD) authorization applies.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
- Not accepted
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Security authorization is 5,850 MXN, 11,700 MXN or 19,500 MXN depending on vehicle group.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not published
| Rental company | Debit | Deposit | Return flight | Min age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Not accepted | $700–$1,400 by vehicleCredit authorization is $700-$1,400 USD by vehicle class, plus rental cost. If Alamo TPL is declined using accepted Mexico liability proof, an additional $2,500 USD authorization applies. | Not published | 21 |
| Avis | Not accepted | Deposit variesCurrent Avis Mexico protection deposits vary by vehicle group: Essential 30,000-90,000 MXN; Intermediate 15,000-45,000 MXN; Extended/Amplia generally total rental amount +10% for eligible groups. | Not published | 21 |
| Budget | Not accepted | Deposit variesCurrent direct Budget Mexico packages publish deposits of 15,000 MXN (Lite), 3,000 MXN (Plus), and 0 MXN (Prime). | Not published | 21 |
| Enterprise | Not accepted | From $500Minimum $500 USD authorization; amount varies by vehicle, rental length, services and protections. If Enterprise TPL is declined using accepted liability proof valid in Mexico, an additional 45,000 MXN (about $2,500 USD) authorization applies. | Not published | 21 |
| Europcar | Not accepted | Deposit variesDeposit varies by coverage and vehicle. Current Europcar Mexico table shows roughly 18,000-50,000 MXN with CDW for listed classes versus 170,000-400,000 MXN without CDW. | Not published | 18 |
| Hertz | Accepted | Deposit variesPreauthorization varies by vehicle and protection. Current no-coverage amounts are 17,000-55,000 MXN by class; CDW/CDW2 reduce the class hold, while LDW uses the total rental amount plus the value of 3 additional rental days. Debit can require an additional deposit. | Conditional | 18 |
| National | Not accepted | From $500Minimum $500 USD authorization; amount varies by vehicle, rental days, services and protections. If National TPL is declined using accepted liability proof valid in Mexico, an additional 45,000 MXN (about $2,500 USD) authorization applies. | Not published | 21 |
| SIXT | Not accepted | Deposit variesSecurity authorization is 5,850 MXN, 11,700 MXN or 19,500 MXN depending on vehicle group. | Not published | 21 |
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