Sixt Holiday Car vs Car Rental
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 14
Sixt Holiday Car vs Car Rental
What is the difference between the two? The Holiday Car is a much better price, but I have to prepay (not a problem for me). I was quoted on the website 583 euro for a mercedes SLK convertible (code Z8) for one week in June from their Malaga Airport, Spain location. I have seen similar cars from U.S. car rental companies cost aprox. $1,700 for the same period. This deal seems to good to be true.
Also, with this car being relatively small, will I be able to exchange it if my luggage does not fit??
Any input here is greatly appreciated - Thanks in advance!!
dr
Also, with this car being relatively small, will I be able to exchange it if my luggage does not fit??
Any input here is greatly appreciated - Thanks in advance!!
dr
#2
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: TXL
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Welcome to flyertalk, denrusso!
There´s no difference, the name "holiday cars" is used, because Sixt was originally founded in Germany, hence every station outside Germany is a holiday-station.
Due to the retractable hardtop, you will have problems storing your luggage in that small SLK trunk. A change depends on the availability of other cars in that group.
There´s no difference, the name "holiday cars" is used, because Sixt was originally founded in Germany, hence every station outside Germany is a holiday-station.
Due to the retractable hardtop, you will have problems storing your luggage in that small SLK trunk. A change depends on the availability of other cars in that group.
#3
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 381
[QUOTE=Ben;7722550]Welcome to flyertalk, denrusso!
There´s no difference, the name "holiday cars" is used, because Sixt was originally founded in Germany, hence every station outside Germany is a holiday-station.
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I dont fully agree with that.
a car from sixt in a foreign country is from sixt because they have a station there. a holiday car can be from a different agency and sixt is only acting as an intermediary, this may be the case even if they have a station at this particular airport.
I had an slk last week... please think again if you really want that car :-) the boot is ridiculously small. for one person maybe fine, for 2? impossible. however, just take the luggage from the aiport to the hotel with the closed roof and then it should work as you arent driving around your luggage everyday.
maybe they dont have a slk, but give you a 3series convertible....
There´s no difference, the name "holiday cars" is used, because Sixt was originally founded in Germany, hence every station outside Germany is a holiday-station.
QUOTE]
I dont fully agree with that.
a car from sixt in a foreign country is from sixt because they have a station there. a holiday car can be from a different agency and sixt is only acting as an intermediary, this may be the case even if they have a station at this particular airport.
I had an slk last week... please think again if you really want that car :-) the boot is ridiculously small. for one person maybe fine, for 2? impossible. however, just take the luggage from the aiport to the hotel with the closed roof and then it should work as you arent driving around your luggage everyday.
maybe they dont have a slk, but give you a 3series convertible....
#4
Join Date: Feb 2007
Programs: Hertz #1 Gold, Hilton HHonors
Posts: 15
Holiday cars are the exact same as normal sixt car rentals from the same place. Where Sixt don't have a normal car rental outlet, I'm not so sure.
From what I can make out, the Holiday Cars, are all-inclusive, includes all fees taxes and other charges, and carry no insurance risk to the renter. They often have better types of cars in the Holiday Cars range.
From what I can make out, the Holiday Cars, are all-inclusive, includes all fees taxes and other charges, and carry no insurance risk to the renter. They often have better types of cars in the Holiday Cars range.
#5
Join Date: Dec 2005
Programs: OW Emerald, *A Gold
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From what I can make out, the Holiday Cars, are all-inclusive, includes all fees taxes and other charges, and carry no insurance risk to the renter. They often have better types of cars in the Holiday Cars range.
Another difference is that you get your standard discount e.g. Sixt Plat 35% off when using the normal Sixt international offers but you'll only get 15% for holiday cars. That does not meant that holiday cars are more expencive. If comprehensive collision coverage is covered by your CC and you don't want to rent for a whole week, the normal Sixt international offer is the way to go IMHO.
Cheers
totti
#6
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Just went through the USA and Germany website of Sixt and noted no details of Platinum levels anymore - have they eliminated this level?
I was comped to Plat last year, as a 1K with United, but only rented once, for about 4 weeks...will have to check if I am still active - any comments/guidance on this?
#7
Join Date: Dec 2005
Programs: OW Emerald, *A Gold
Posts: 6,913
Hi Totti,
Just went through the USA and Germany website of Sixt and noted no details of Platinum levels anymore - have they eliminated this level?
I was comped to Plat last year, as a 1K with United, but only rented once, for about 4 weeks...will have to check if I am still active - any comments/guidance on this?
Just went through the USA and Germany website of Sixt and noted no details of Platinum levels anymore - have they eliminated this level?
I was comped to Plat last year, as a 1K with United, but only rented once, for about 4 weeks...will have to check if I am still active - any comments/guidance on this?
The vanished Plat Card comp was discussed in the Sixt thread page #11. You'll find more information there.
Normally Sixt hands out all it's card with a pretty long validity (~4 years). As you were just comped last year, your card should be still valid. Otherwise just call Sixt and ask for a new card.
Greetings
totti
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I was quoted on the website 583 euro for a mercedes SLK convertible (code Z8) for one week in June from their Malaga Airport, Spain location. I have seen similar cars from U.S. car rental companies cost aprox. $1,700 for the same period. This deal seems to good to be true.
In the U.S., I rent a 350Z convertible for about US$430 (incl. all taxes & fees) a week at Hertz LAX. That's about EUR 320, and the 350Z is much more powerful and fun to drive than the rather underpowered 4 cylinder 2.0l SLKs Sixt is usually handing out in Germany.