With SIXT share, you can reduce your deductible from €950 down to €0 by adding a protection option in the SIXT App before your trip starts.
How protection options work
The standard deductible per damage is €950. Protection options are available in Germany and the Netherlands and let you lower that amount. Prices vary by vehicle category and value — the exact price for your chosen vehicle is shown in the SIXT App when you book.
Per-minute, hourly, and daily rates
- Per-minute rentals — protection is charged at a per-minute rate.
- Hourly or daily packages — a discounted flat rate applies. You'll see the full cost before the trip begins, and you save compared to the per-minute rate.
Once you select an hourly or daily package, per-minute protection is no longer available for that trip. Unused minutes in a package are non-refundable. When a package expires, billing switches back to per-minute rates — check the applicable rate for your vehicle in the price overview in the SIXT App.
Why prices vary
Protection option prices reflect the vehicle category, its value, and your rental duration, so you pay a rate that matches your trip.
How to add a protection option
- Open the SIXT App and select your vehicle.
- On the booking page, tap the protection option tile that matches your preferred deductible.
- To apply the same protection automatically to future trips, check the box to save your preference.
Important: Protection options can only be added before you unlock the vehicle — they cannot be added once the rental has started.
Can I use my own car insurance?
No — private car insurance does not apply to SIXT share vehicles. You must use one of the protection options available in the SIXT App.
Full rate overview
For a complete breakdown of protection option costs, visit the SIXT share rate overview.
Tip: Save your preferred deductible in the SIXT App and it will be applied automatically to every future SIXT share trip.
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