My experience with SIXT was extremely disappointing…read more
I rented a car with full insurance (Vollkasko), but during my trip the vehicle developed a serious technical fault and had to be recovered by roadside assistance. I followed all instructions given by SIXT and their roadside team.
Instead of helping, I was constantly transferred from one agent to another. Whenever I called, I was told to send an email, and when I sent emails, I received little or no meaningful response. One agent even told me to wait until Monday because the branch was closed, despite the fact that I was stranded in the middle of my road trip with my family and our 2-month-old baby.
A SIXT agent in Barcelona cancelled my rental agreement, creating even more confusion. I spent around 9 hours on phone calls trying to resolve the issue, but there was almost no communication between the German and Spanish teams. I was repeatedly asked to explain the same situation and was eventually told that I could either fly back to Munich or pay for a new contract.
I had already paid around €1,300 for the rental, yet during the trip approximately €3,600 was charged or attempted to be charged to my account, including around €2,200 that caused serious financial stress. I also lost 5 days of my holiday, had to pay for additional transport and accommodation, and was put under unnecessary financial and emotional pressure.
For a company of SIXT's size, I expected professionalism and proper coordination. Instead, I experienced poor communication, delayed responses, and a complete lack of accountability.
Based on my experience, I cannot recommend SIXT.