If you’re renting a car from Sixt or pretty much any other rental company, you’ll usually have the option to add another person as an additional driver. It’s a great way to share the driving, especially on longer trips or when you don’t want to be the only one behind the wheel.
Add a Second Driver with Sixt
Add a second driver to your rental for more flexibility on the road. Find out what’s required.
Before you add someone to the rental agreement, it’s a good idea to check the rules. That means finding out who qualifies, what requirements they need to meet, and whether any extra charges apply.
This article will walk you through how to add an extra driver with Sixt, explain the policies involved, and highlight what you should keep in mind to avoid any headaches while the car’s in your hands.
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Requirements for Adding an Additional Driver
To add another driver to your Sixt rental agreement, you’ll need to meet a few basic requirements.
It’s usually possible to include an extra driver during the online booking process, although you won’t be asked to enter their full details at that point. Their name and driver’s license information will be provided when you pick up the car at the rental counter.
In cases where the license can’t be shown at pickup, the additional driver may still be added later at any Sixt location during the rental period.
Every additional driver must meet the same requirements as the main renter. These include:
Important to Know Before You Go:
Sixt will verify all necessary documents when registering the additional driver. Missing paperwork or a license that doesn’t meet local legal standards may result in the driver not being approved.
How to Add an Additional Driver to Your Rental
You can add an additional driver either during the online booking process or in person when you pick up the car. Taking care of it ahead of time makes sure the second driver is properly listed on the rental agreement right from the beginning.
The online booking process involves a few simple steps. First, you choose the vehicle or vehicle category you want.
Then you select your preferred rate and insurance coverage. Most of the time, you’ll have the option to choose with or without a deductible.
After selecting these options, you’ll see a list of available extras. This is where you can add an additional driver. The cost is clearly shown and is automatically added to your total rental price.
The fee is usually charged per day and applies to the entire rental period. It is not possible to add a driver for just part of the trip, so they need to be registered for the full duration of the rental.
Is Adding an Extra Driver a Good Idea?
Whether it makes sense to list an additional driver on your rental agreement really depends on your travel plans.
The first thing to consider is whether the person meets all the requirements, like having a valid driver’s license, being old enough for the vehicle category, and being legally allowed to drive in the country where you’re renting.
Having another driver can be useful if you’re planning long drives, if multiple people want to take turns driving, or if you’re not sure the main driver will want to be behind the wheel the entire time.
Keep in mind that additional drivers usually have to be registered for the full length of the rental, and the fee is typically charged per day. It’s a good idea to factor that cost into your travel budget.
Also, only drivers who are officially listed on the rental agreement are allowed to drive the car. If someone else takes the wheel and there’s an accident, it could lead to issues with insurance coverage.