Sixt Platinum
 

Hi folks,

I am relatively new to the game so just wanted to get a confirmation from FTers about how many rentals you need per year to get a Platinum status with SIXT, I have heard 15, but there is nothing on the website about it and on Russian and Czech websites, it says 20.

Thank you!

First of all, welcome to FT!

As far as I know it's 20 rentals per year. But there are some more opportunities to get a Sixt Platinum Card, for instance by M&M-Status (SEN).


Greez, Jonathan

Thanks! I thought so, but just wanted to check!

From Googlecache:

Sixt Cards – Sixt Platinum Card.

The card for frequent drivers (greater than 20 rentals / year) or frequent flyers (Top level e.g. Miles&More: Senator)

Advantages of the Sixt Platinum Card
The Sixt Platinum Card

* Upgrade to the next higher car group (subject to availability).
* Fast Lane for privileges and fast service at all airports.
* 35% discount on all discountable rates or the Sixt corporate rate.
* 20% discount on Holiday Cars* when booked direct.
* 20% discount on Sixt limousine service in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, 10 % discount in other foreign countries
* Mobility guaranteed: Forgot your reservation?
No problem: You will always get a rental car from Sixt if you call us up to 5 hours before your rental start time.

Frequent drivers – rent more than 5 vehicles per calendar year and receive your personal Sixt Gold Card.

Get all the advantages of the Sixt Cards. After placing 20 rentals within the calendar year, you will automatically receive your Sixt Platinum Card at the beginning of the following year.

Perfect. Thank you HAMSpotter! Just another short question...do you know where I can use Sixt card in the USA. Do they have any partnerships?

no, they used to be partner of budget. but the platinum sixt card wont be accepted by anyone in USA as far as I know. however, through the holiday car section they will rent a car through their travel agency. but that partner won't upgrade you because of the sixt platin

Aaaaa, maybe I am going a bit overboard with this, but anyone thinks there might be a chance to get a status match with any other rental company...

Does Sixt Platinum still exist?
 

I've got a Sixt Plat card through M&M Senator status valid until 2011. I just checked the sixt website and they don't seem to offer the card anymore. All google links to the card end up on the main sixt page.

Do they still offer this or do they still honour the cards and expecially the upgrades?

platinum still exists, but it's worth nothing if you ask me.

Just rented a week ago and got the benefits, incl a decent upgrade exactly to the size & engine I wanted to. ^

I have a plat card. The main benefit is really the upgrade. Lot of times, I really got amazing cars I would have nevered afforded.

i am going to try the mobility guaranteed benefit on tuesday in Paris, as I have not been able to find a rental available anywhere, and had to extend my stay for a couple days. I will report back on it, but right now I am seeing this as a great benefit.

synd

With Plat i pay for the cheapest car and usually get a Premium car in return. So for example, i order a Ford Focus and get a Merc C Class or similar.

The best rental upgrade I've ever had was with sixt and platinum, rented a compact and received a BMW 745i, It was astounding upgrade and what a car. I have to say seats that actively hug you in corners and the night vision thing (not that useful I feel). However the program is excellent but it's hit and miss, I've often received no upgrade. and I don't rent the cheapest cars either, normally mid range. In europe sixt normally have better cars than other car rental agencies

Congrats !
Don´t count on that kind of upgrade every time ;-)