How do one-way SIXT rentals work and what does the fee cover?

Return location changes and one-way

A one-way rental is any SIXT booking where drop-off differs from pick-up. The fee covers returning the car to fleet balance – the further the branches are apart, the higher the fee. You always see the exact amount before you confirm.

How the fee is set

  • Distance between branches

  • Vehicle group (larger cars cost more to reposition)

  • Same country or cross-border

  • Promotions can waive or discount it

When a one-way is free

Sometimes the fleet needs a car moved in your direction of travel – the fee is then £0. You’ll see this during booking.

Long-distance one-ways

Cross-country trips (e.g. London to Edinburgh, Heathrow to Paris) need cross-border authorisation – see “Can I take my SIXT hire car to mainland Europe?”

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