Sixt extend customer friendly fuel policy in Spain

Sixt rent a car has extended their fuel policy in Spain allowing customers to select the best deal for them. The new option will allow renters to avoid any fuel charges should they return the car with a full tank of fuel.

[UKPRwire, Sun Feb 28 2010] Sixt rent a car has extended their fuel policy in Spain allowing customers to select the best deal for them. The new option will allow renters to avoid any fuel charges should they return the car with a full tank of fuel.

Car hire companies in Spain generally operate a pre-paid fuel policy charging customers for a full tank of fuel when they arrive to collect their car. However this is not the case with Sixt who now give customers the choice to only opt for the pre-paid fuel should they wish to.

A recent survey by Sixt found that 10 out of 15 of the top listed rental companies in Spain were not giving customers an option on fuel, requiring customers to pay for a non refundable tank of fuel at the start of their rental.

The new Sixt offer is set to be a hit with car hire customers in Spain who can be assured that they will not be charged any unexpected fees when they arrive to pick-up their car at the start of their holiday.

Per Voegerl, Commercial Director of Sixt UK, said “We’ve listened to our customers and recognised that renters want the choice of not having to pay for pre-paid fuel when they collect their car, holidays are a special time and it’s important that hiring a car is a pleasant experience”.

Sixt are leading the way by offering customers the choice of three fuel policies that can be selected at the Sixt branch. The new option to collect the car with a full tank and return with a full tank is an ideal choice for cost conscious holidaymakers. However renters wanting the flexibility to return their car without having to refuel can select either; the pre-paid fuel (collect full and return empty) or the Sixt refuelling option (collect full and return with any level of fuel – Sixt will refuel and charge at a local rate).

Sixt operates rental branches at all major airports in Spain including Malaga, Alicante, Palma Majorca, Madrid and Barcelona. Sixt has built a strong reputation by offering the best quality rental cars at competitive prices, and this is highlighted by the large fleet of BMW, VW and Mercedes cars that are available to rent in Spain.


Sixt rent a car offers a first class service across Europe. For further information on Sixt, or to make a booking, visit www.sixt.co.uk | www.sixtblog.co.uk or call 0844 499 33 99.