SIXT ONE in the US: status points, rental points and what earns them
How SIXT ONE works for US renters: the two point balances, the euro-based earning rule, which bookings count and which benefits depend on the branch.
Picture a US SIXT ONE member at the base Silver level booking a five-day rental in the SIXT app. After the trip, their account shows two different point balances, and the numbers don’t match the dollars they paid. That’s expected: SIXT ONE keeps two point balances and calculates earning from qualifying spending in euros. The balances are points, not euro cash balances.
This guide explains what each balance does, which US bookings earn, and which benefits depend on the branch. It’s based on SIXT’s program page, help center and SIXT ONE terms, read November 8, 2026. This guide uses the US-resident rules; other residents can have different expiry provisions. It isn’t a test of any location.
Two balances, two jobs
| Balance | What it does | What earns it | How long it lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status points | Decide your level: Gold from 2,000, Platinum from 4,000, Diamond from 6,000 in a calendar year | 1 point per €1 of qualifying spend | Reset to zero each calendar year; a level you reach holds until December 31 of the following year |
| Rental points | Redeemed in the app for money off a rental’s base rate | 1 point per €1 at Silver; 1.1 at Gold, 1.2 at Platinum, 1.3 at Diamond | 24 months from the end of the quarter in which you earned them |
Everyone starts at Silver. If you choose airline or hotel rewards in your SIXT ONE settings, those replace your rental points, but you still earn status points.
Why US spending is counted in euros
SIXT ONE calculates points in euros. Sections 3.2 and 5.3 of the terms say a payment in another currency is converted at the European Central Bank’s official rate on the date the invoice is generated after you return the car. There’s no fixed dollar rate, so the dollar spend needed for Gold changes with the exchange rate. We don’t give a dollar figure for any level.
Worked example (invented figures)
The rate and the price below are made up to show the method. They are not SIXT prices or a real exchange rate.
| Step | Amount |
|---|---|
| Base rate for the five days | $320.00 |
| Invented exchange rate on the invoice date | $1.25 = €1 |
| Qualifying spend in euros | €256.00 |
| Status points | 256 |
| Rental points as Silver (×1.0) | 256 |
| Rental-point calculation if the member were Gold (×1.1) | 281.6 before any posting/rounding rule |
The Gold calculation is 256 × 1.1 = 281.6. It is not a prediction of a posted balance: we did not establish how fractional points are treated.
Taxes, surcharges, mandatory fees and obligatory charges don’t count. The terms expressly include purchased protection packages in qualifying spend. The web summaries use broader rental-price wording without spelling out that line; this difference in detail does not by itself prove a contradiction. The example uses only the base rate. Check the qualifying lines and points on your own invoice.
Which US rentals count
Where you pick up the car matters most. The terms treat the US as a participating country but exclude Ohio, Indiana, Guam and Puerto Rico. Branches run by franchisees don’t take part even inside a participating country. If you pick up somewhere that doesn’t participate, the rental earns nothing, even if you return the car to a branch that does.
Rentals that qualify, according to the terms:
- booked on sixt.com or in the SIXT app (the terms also list in-person bookings at a branch);
- business bookings on an approved third-party platform, made while logged in, with you named as the driver.
Rentals that don’t qualify:
- bookings through partner websites such as Expedia, travel agencies or brokers, or tour packages;
- insurance, dealer, body-shop or fleet replacement rentals;
- reservations you cancel or don’t show up for;
- SIXT share, SIXT ride and SIXT+;
- corporate rentals where your employer doesn’t allow participation.
Long rentals: the terms and program page conflict. The terms exclude rentals longer than 27 days. The program page and help center say rentals of 28 days or more earn one point per €4. If you’re booking a month-long rental, ask SIXT which rule applies before you count on the points.
Using rental points
You can redeem rental points only in the SIXT app, and only on the base rate (time and mileage):
- in full days, up to seven days per rental;
- on pay-later or prepaid reservations;
- alongside member rates, but not with vouchers or coupons.
They don’t work on negotiated corporate rates, third-party bookings, walk-ins, or replacement and package rates. They never cover taxes, fees, protection packages, toll products, extras or fuel.
The app shows, at the final booking step, how many points you can use and how much they take off. We can’t give a dollar value per point: the discount depends on the base rate when you book.
Benefits that depend on the branch
- Skip the counter. SIXT’s pages describe mobile check-in in the app, with a choice of up to two cars for Silver and three for Gold and above. The terms limit priority pickup and the Diamond Lounge to “select” branches. Check your reservation and the app before you rely on either.
- Upgrades. Platinum and Diamond members are eligible for a free one-category upgrade, subject to availability. Long-term rentals, vans and trucks, and sports and luxury cars are excluded. An upgrade doesn’t mean a specific model.
- Member rates. Gold and above get discounted rates when logged in. The program page says Silver gets up to 8% off in the app, but the terms’ benefits table shows no member discount for Silver. Compare the logged-in price with the regular one instead of assuming a percentage.
What to check on your own account
- Pick-up branch: does it participate under the terms, including the Ohio, Indiana, Guam, Puerto Rico and franchise exclusions?
- Booking channel: does it match one of the qualifying routes above? An eligible business-platform booking is different from an ordinary travel-site booking.
- Earning setting: are you set to rental points or to a partner program?
- Invoice: after the rental, compare the invoice date and qualifying lines with the points credited. If points are missing, the terms give three months to ask SIXT customer service.
If you already have Hertz, Avis or Enterprise Plus status, SIXT’s help center lists those programs as eligible for a status match request with proof. For status available through cards, see our card-status shortlist. To compare SIXT with other programs, see the program comparison. For price and cancellation checks, see the booking guide.
Common questions
Is SIXT ONE free? Yes. The terms say no payment is required to join.
Do status points roll over? No. They reset each calendar year. A level you reach lasts until the end of the following year.
Can I earn airline miles and SIXT points together? You can earn partner rewards and status points together, but partner rewards replace rental points.
Sources reviewed November 8, 2026: SIXT ONE program page, help center and terms, English sections 2–6. Check the current terms for your own booking and account.