SIXT Car Rental at Sydney Airport

Sydney Airport is one of the largest airports in the world, handling over 35 million passengers per annum, and is the airport that serves the majority of international and domestic passengers in Australia. In 2010, almost half of Australia’s international arrivals landed at Sydney Airport. This airport can also be referred to as the Kingsford Smith Airport, or the Mascot Airport, due to its location in the suburb of Mascot, and has the official airport code of SYD. It is located just 8 km from the center of Sydney, and next to Botany Bay. Buses, trains and taxis provide transport from the airport, but many car hire companies, such as Sixt, are present in the terminal buildings as well. Sixt offers their customers at Sydney Airport competitive rental prices and a range of innovative services that simplify car rental procedures.

Sixt, at Sydney Airport, can be found in all three of the airport’s terminal buildings, in the arrival areas. The airport consists of Terminal 1, which handles all international traffic, and Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, which are used for domestic flights, and for the airline companies of Qantas, Virgin Australia and JetStar, for which Sydney Airport is a hub. Sixt’s rental counters in each terminal building are open during the airport’s operating hours, which are from 06:00 to 23:00. The airport and airline companies must comply with a strict curfew, as it is located in such a densely populated urban area. Arriving passengers can either arrange their vehicle directly from the rental counters of Sixt, or in advance, from Sixt’s website at www.sixt.com.

Sixt is a car hire company that has been in business for many years, and has been a leader in providing innovative services in order to assist their customers. At many Sixt locations around the world, customers can use the Sixt Express Card for access to the Sixt Quick-Check-In terminals, and this allows renters to create their own rental agreements, with no need to stop at the rental counters. An advanced reservation is required, but customers can simply choose their vehicle, print their contract and be on their way. By quoting a Sixt Card Express number, customers may also reserve a car from as little as four hours in advance with the Sixt Mobile-Check-In service, or access all their details online, with the Sixt Online-Check-In service. Any customer may apply for the Sixt Express Card, but ladies can benefit from their partner’s corporate rates with the Sixt Ladies Card, and more frequent renters enjoy exclusive benefits with the Sixt Gold Card.

The vehicles hired by Sixt Sydney Airport, are all of the highest quality, and come in a large variety of styles, makes, models and sizes. Some of the smaller cars available include the Fiat 500 and the Hyundai Getz, which can have an automatic transmission as well. These smaller cars seat up to four people, and have a minimum age restriction of just 21. Other popular choices also include the Hyundai I30, another automatic vehicle, the Fiat Punto and the Ford Fiesta. Smaller cars usually come with the most affordable rental rates, and are light on fuel as well.

Vehicles from Sixt which seat up to five people, and have more room for luggage, may be similar to the Holden Cruze, Mitsubishi Lancer and Ford Focus, while the Hyundai i30 CW STW, Ford Mondeo STW, Holden Commodore STW and Mitsubishi Outlander SUV 2WD are estate cars, ideal for families with many luggage items. These larger vehicles have a higher minimum age restriction of 23, and are not permitted for rental by younger drivers. However, customers should keep in mind the higher rental rates charged for drivers between the ages of 21 and 25, for additional vehicle insurance. Groups of travelers will find a very good selection of van-sized vehicles available at Sixt, ideal for all types of driving. The Kia Carnival and Hyundai Imax seat up to eight passengers, and the Toyota Commuter can accommodate up to twelve people. They are all automatic vehicles which are relatively easy to drive.

Automatic cars are also used for disabled drivers who require hand controls for their assistance. At Sydney Airport, hand controls should be booked in advance, and are ideal for drivers with a lower limb deficiency, as they operate the brake and accelerator pedals of the vehicle. Disabled passengers arriving at Sydney Airport will also find the terminal buildings to be well equipped for their comfort. Alternatively, a disabled person may still be the primary renter of the vehicle, paying for the rental with a major credit card in his/her name, but have a designated driver for the car. No extra charges are applied for drivers accompanying a disabled person, or for hand controls.

From many car hire companies at Sydney Airport, the vehicles are not permitted to leave mainland Australia, and may not be driven to the Northern Territory or to Western Australia. Vehicles may not be taken on the ferry to the islands nearby. However, one way hires whereby the vehicle is returned to another rental location in the region of Sydney Airport are allowed, and can be convenient for customers who are not returning to the airport. A one way hire may incur additional costs if the vehicle is returned to another town or city.

Before arriving at the airport, passengers in need of a rented car should clarify all rental terms and conditions with Sixt, for their rental location at Sydney Airport.

Address: Sydney Airport International
Meet and Greet
2020 Mascot

Telephone Number: +61 7 5555 8908

Fax Number: +61 1300 558023