SIXT - Upgrades
Mar 1, 2025 | 7:09 am
#781
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 112
I have a question regarding Sixt upgrades. I am a Sixt Platinum member which I received through my World Elite Mastercard. However, I already met the Platinum card requirements based on the number of rentals I have placed with Sixt. In addition, I sometimes book through my corporate code as well.
I would say that for around 90% of my rentals I get a free upgrade but I'm wondering why in some cases I don't. For example, today I was asked if I wanted to upgrade but at a cost. Initially they quoted me at around $150 to $200 extra a day but then they brought it down to $20 a day.
Is it mostly an availability thing?
I would say that for around 90% of my rentals I get a free upgrade but I'm wondering why in some cases I don't. For example, today I was asked if I wanted to upgrade but at a cost. Initially they quoted me at around $150 to $200 extra a day but then they brought it down to $20 a day.
Is it mostly an availability thing?
Mar 1, 2025 | 8:44 am
#782
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: Flying Blue Ultimate, DL Platinum, JetBlue Mosaic 4, AA ExecPlat, Hyatt Globalist, Sixt Diamond
Posts: 2,936
Arbitrary, it seems. Airports are the worst offenders - Im sure stations and/or agents have an upgrade quota to hit because as a Diamond I get them too.
Mar 23, 2025 | 2:58 pm
#783
Join Date: May 2021
Posts: 7
Location: SFO
Status: Diamond
Reserved: BMW X5
Received: BMW X6
Location: ORD
Status: Diamond
Reserved: BMW 5 series
Received: BMW X6
I was initially in a relatively new e-class however the odor was unbearable. They swapped me into an X6 that was somewhat better but still a bit funky.
Status: Diamond
Reserved: BMW X5
Received: BMW X6
Location: ORD
Status: Diamond
Reserved: BMW 5 series
Received: BMW X6
I was initially in a relatively new e-class however the odor was unbearable. They swapped me into an X6 that was somewhat better but still a bit funky.
Mar 26, 2025 | 6:26 pm
#784
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: EGYJ/UMMG
Posts: 67
Location: SOU/LHR
Status: Gold
Reserved: ECAR (Sixt+ long term) Polo etc
Got: ECAR Citroen C2
I didn't realise the UK fleet was so bad, but if anyone is considering an ECAR run around, be prepared for poorly maintained, old (23 reg) and sad looking C2 Aircross.
When getting this from SOU I thought it might be due to availability/location, and this being a long term/subscription rental.
Then had to defleet on their request, did so at LHR T5, and they gave me a C2 that was somehow even more worn out.
Status: Gold
Reserved: ECAR (Sixt+ long term) Polo etc
Got: ECAR Citroen C2
I didn't realise the UK fleet was so bad, but if anyone is considering an ECAR run around, be prepared for poorly maintained, old (23 reg) and sad looking C2 Aircross.
When getting this from SOU I thought it might be due to availability/location, and this being a long term/subscription rental.
Then had to defleet on their request, did so at LHR T5, and they gave me a C2 that was somehow even more worn out.
Apr 13, 2025 | 2:40 am
#785
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: EHAM / 5218'29"N 00445'51"E
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador, Flying Blue Platinum For Life, Sixt Diamond
Posts: 255
Stuttgart
Location: STR
Status: Diamond
Reserved: Audi A6 Avant 6 cil
Received: Audi Q7 TDI
The Q7 was new and the car was conveniently waiting for us just outside the Arrival hall at the dedicated Diamond parking lot. In general I get good upgrades in STR combined with great service!
Status: Diamond
Reserved: Audi A6 Avant 6 cil
Received: Audi Q7 TDI
The Q7 was new and the car was conveniently waiting for us just outside the Arrival hall at the dedicated Diamond parking lot. In general I get good upgrades in STR combined with great service!
Apr 13, 2025 | 6:20 am
#786
Join Date: Jun 2022
Posts: 123
Location: SOU/LHR
Status: Gold
Reserved: ECAR (Sixt+ long term) Polo etc
Got: ECAR Citroen C2
I didn't realise the UK fleet was so bad, but if anyone is considering an ECAR run around, be prepared for poorly maintained, old (23 reg) and sad looking C2 Aircross.
When getting this from SOU I thought it might be due to availability/location, and this being a long term/subscription rental.
Then had to defleet on their request, did so at LHR T5, and they gave me a C2 that was somehow even more worn out.
Status: Gold
Reserved: ECAR (Sixt+ long term) Polo etc
Got: ECAR Citroen C2
I didn't realise the UK fleet was so bad, but if anyone is considering an ECAR run around, be prepared for poorly maintained, old (23 reg) and sad looking C2 Aircross.
When getting this from SOU I thought it might be due to availability/location, and this being a long term/subscription rental.
Then had to defleet on their request, did so at LHR T5, and they gave me a C2 that was somehow even more worn out.
Apr 27, 2025 | 11:51 am
#787
Join Date: Jun 2022
Posts: 123
Location: FRA
Status: Platinum (Status Match)
Booked: Lucid Air
Received: Porsche Macan EV
Did a one way rental MUC-FRA. Got an MG4. Booked a Lucid Air at FRA. Arrived around 3pm next day and nothing was available Lucid wise until around 10pm. Some back and fourth resulted in me getting a Macan EV for the same price. Sadly no Taycan left either.
Status: Platinum (Status Match)
Booked: Lucid Air
Received: Porsche Macan EV
Did a one way rental MUC-FRA. Got an MG4. Booked a Lucid Air at FRA. Arrived around 3pm next day and nothing was available Lucid wise until around 10pm. Some back and fourth resulted in me getting a Macan EV for the same price. Sadly no Taycan left either.
May 28, 2025 | 7:23 am
#788
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: EGYJ/UMMG
Posts: 67
Location: POZ
Status: Gold
Reserved: PCAR (?) MB A-Class etc
Got: SWAR Skoda Superb at 6eur/day
Was offered a Peugeot 408 SUV for free, but despite the interesting design I thought the Superb would've been better equipped (and have 150hp vs 120 or something).
Skoda was ok, but ACC was an extra purchase and the LKA was way too aggressive
Status: Gold
Reserved: PCAR (?) MB A-Class etc
Got: SWAR Skoda Superb at 6eur/day
Was offered a Peugeot 408 SUV for free, but despite the interesting design I thought the Superb would've been better equipped (and have 150hp vs 120 or something).
Skoda was ok, but ACC was an extra purchase and the LKA was way too aggressive
Last edited by 4004; Jun 10, 2025 at 5:04 pm
Jun 5, 2025 | 7:09 am
#789
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 126
Sixt ATL
Status- platinum
Reservation- bmw 5 series
upgrade - none
You can only pay for upgrades here
Also no platinum bag given. Had better service and acknowledgement in Philadelphia
Also the car was not filled all the way up with gas. I told the attendant.
Reservation- bmw 5 series
upgrade - none
You can only pay for upgrades here
Also no platinum bag given. Had better service and acknowledgement in Philadelphia
Also the car was not filled all the way up with gas. I told the attendant.
Last edited by mike929; Jun 6, 2025 at 5:17 am
Jun 5, 2025 | 9:58 am
#791
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 2
Hi,
I am looking for advice on what to expect to pay for an upgrade.
I have a RFAR (GMC Acadia 7 seats) booked from MCO in July for 29 days. What would i expect to pay for an upgrade to a FFAR or ZFAR per day?
I need to have the 7 seats.
Thanks
I am looking for advice on what to expect to pay for an upgrade.
I have a RFAR (GMC Acadia 7 seats) booked from MCO in July for 29 days. What would i expect to pay for an upgrade to a FFAR or ZFAR per day?
I need to have the 7 seats.
Thanks
Jun 6, 2025 | 7:17 am
#793
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: BOM-WAW-EWR
Programs: UA*G (1K again), Sixt Plat, AC*G, LH FTL, AI*G *was*: SQ QPP01 & SK EBS/EBG, LH SEN, AA EXP, 9wPlat
Posts: 8,750
Jul 9, 2025 | 5:21 am
#794
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: EHAM / 5218'29"N 00445'51"E
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador, Flying Blue Platinum For Life, Sixt Diamond
Posts: 255
Some recent experiences:
Location: STR
Status: Diamond
Reserved: Audi A6 Avant 6-cil.
Received: Audi Q8 TDI (could also take a Volvo XC90 petrol)
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Location: STR (a few weeks later)
Status: Diamond
Reserved: Audi Q5
Received: Audi Q8 TDI (could also have an S6 Avant at no extra costs)
In general the Diamond treatment at STR airport is very good. They treat me very well.
And the Diamond cars are always parked just outside the terminal so need to walk to the regular Sixt Parking.
Next week I am renting for 12 days in AGP, let's see what they give me there.
Location: STR
Status: Diamond
Reserved: Audi A6 Avant 6-cil.
Received: Audi Q8 TDI (could also take a Volvo XC90 petrol)
___________________________________
Location: STR (a few weeks later)
Status: Diamond
Reserved: Audi Q5
Received: Audi Q8 TDI (could also have an S6 Avant at no extra costs)
In general the Diamond treatment at STR airport is very good. They treat me very well.
And the Diamond cars are always parked just outside the terminal so need to walk to the regular Sixt Parking.
Next week I am renting for 12 days in AGP, let's see what they give me there.
Jul 9, 2025 | 10:11 am
#795
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: San Francisco, CA
Programs: Flying Blue Ultimate, DL Platinum, JetBlue Mosaic 4, AA ExecPlat, Hyatt Globalist, Sixt Diamond
Posts: 2,936
For what it's worth, as a Platinum at first and now Diamond of a few years with a hundred+ rentals, Ive never seen or heard about anything this.