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Hiring a car in the United Kingdom with Sixt
Sixt can offer a great value car rental service to anyone looking for car hire in the United Kingdom. With numerous branches located all over the country including those in city centres, train stations and in airport locations, you are sure to be able to find a car hire office near you in order to collect your car rental in the United Kingdom. Sixt can provide you with an excellent range of car rental options with a great selection of vehicles on offer. Choose from convertibles, 4x4s, economy models, or vans. We can also offer a comprehensive choice of optional extras from LDW insurance to sat nav and additional drivers. Let Sixt be your first choice for car rental in the United Kingdom.
Driving Rules in the United Kingdom
Driving in the United Kingdom may be different to driving in your own country so please take the time to read the rules and regulations of the road. Here are some of the most important:
- Driving is on the left of the road
- Seatbelts are compulsory for everyone in the vehicle
- Using a mobile is illegal when driving
- All drivers must give way to emergency vehicles
Your safety on the roads is of great importance to Sixt when you use our car rental service in the United Kingdom so please ensure your familiarity with the rules of the road before collecting your car.
What to see with your car rental in the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom has so much to offer with an amazing range of things to see and do. With car rental from Sixt you can make the most of your visit to the United Kingdom and see the best that this diverse and fascinating country has to offer. Visit London and see world famous landmarks such as the Tower of London and Big Ben. See Edinburgh Castle or spend some time relaxing on the beaches of the English Riviera. Enjoy an invigorating hike up Mount Snowdon or admire the spectacular scenery of the Giant's Causeway. Sixt looks forward to offering you great value on your car hire in the United Kingdom.
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Good to know when renting in United Kingdom
The minimum age for a car rental with SIXT in the UK is 21, with a license held for at least 1 year. Some car categories have other minimum age requirements. A young driver fee applies to drivers under 25.
Non-UK residents need a valid driver’s license plus an ID or passport. UK residents need a valid license plus 2 forms with proof of address that are not more than 3 months old at pickup.
Major credit cards and debit cards linked to a major credit card company are accepted. They must be in the main renter’s name. Some car categories require a credit card for rental. Cash and prepaid cards are not accepted.
We understand that plans may change. Book your rental with the “pay later” option and you can cancel free of charge.
One-way rentals between SIXT stations in the UK are generally allowed with prior approval. An additional fee may apply.
You can rent some car categories using a debit card linked to a major credit card company. However, cash and prepaid cards are not accepted.
Explore our car rental locations in United Kingdom
- Aberdeen Airport
- Belfast City Airport
- Belfast Int. Airport
- Birmingham Airport
- Bristol Airport
- Edinburgh Airport
- Exeter Airport
- Glasgow Airport
- Inverness Airport
- Liverpool Airport
- London City Airport
- London Gatwick North Terminal
- London Gatwick South Terminal
- London Heathrow AP T2-T3
- London Heathrow AP T4
- London Heathrow AP T5
- London Luton Airport
- London Stansted Airport
- Manchester Airport
- Newcastle Airport
- Southampton Airport