SIXT security deposit depends on the exact booking and pickup terms. The 8 research notes below show what is documented, which conditions matter, and where a branch confirmation is still needed.
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Before you rely on a policy
Amounts and eligibility can change by branch, vehicle, card, and booking. A pending hold is different from a settled charge.
What the policy actually says
| Policy point | Applies when | Amount / status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard car +$200 US zoneverified scoped | Location group: other US; Vehicle: standard | $200 extra hold | Official policy ↗ |
| Standard car +$300 US zoneverified scoped | Location group: non airport selected states; Vehicle: standard; Pickup: off airport; States: TX, CO, LA, MN, IL, IN | $300 extra hold | Official policy ↗ |
| premium_suv_7plus authorization other_USverified scoped | Vehicle: premium suv 7plus; Location group: other US; Payment: credit | Maximum of $500 or rental amount + $200 | Official policy ↗ |
| premium_suv_7plus authorization non_airport_selected_statesverified scoped | Vehicle: premium suv 7plus; Location group: non airport selected states; Payment: credit; Pickup: off airport; States: TX, CO, LA, MN, IL, IN | Maximum of $500 or rental amount + $300 | Official policy ↗ |
| sports_luxury authorization other_USverified scoped | Vehicle: sports luxury; Location group: other US; Payment: credit | Maximum of $2,500 or rental amount + $200 | Official policy ↗ |
| sports_luxury authorization non_airport_selected_statesverified scoped | Vehicle: sports luxury; Location group: non airport selected states; Payment: credit; Pickup: off airport; States: TX, CO, LA, MN, IL, IN | Maximum of $2,500 or rental amount + $300 | Official policy ↗ |
| Card issuer controls deposit releaseverified scoped | See official policy | Up to 28 days | Official policy ↗ |
| Official USA page and general deposit page disagreesource conflict | See official policy | Policy conflict — confirm | Official policy ↗ |
- Full pickup authorization is rental amount plus the location-specific surcharge.
- Full pickup authorization is rental amount plus the location-specific surcharge.
- Credit card required. Authorization is greater of $500 or rental amount plus $200.
- Credit card required. Authorization is greater of $500 or rental amount plus $300.
- Credit card required. Authorization is greater of $2500 or rental amount plus $200.
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Check the rule against your booking
- Find the deposit or authorization line in the location terms.
- Ask whether your payment method changes the hold.
- Keep enough available funds for the hold without treating it as a final fee.
- Save the location terms and signed agreement before leaving the counter.
What to do next
Use the related tool for a conditional estimate. If your location is not covered by a verified rule, the result will remain unverified instead of using another branch's rate.
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Official sources
- USA-specific rental deposits ↗ www.sixt.com · reviewed 2026-11-02
- Generic deposits guidance (has USA discrepancies) ↗ www.sixt.com · reviewed 2026-11-02
- FTC consumer guidance on renting cars ↗ consumer.ftc.gov · reviewed 2026-11-02
Research checked 2026-11-02. Pickup terms and signed agreements can change. Verify your booking details before paying.
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