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Sixt

Name: Sixt at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport: Counterwise rating
Item: Sixt (Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport)
Rating: 7.3
Author: Counterwise

at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport

In terminalNo credit card needed

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At a glance

Sixt at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is ranked No. 2 of 21 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 7.3/10 (Mixed).
The Sixt desk is inside the terminal at Alicante Airport.
No credit card is required (debit cards accepted); the typical deposit is €300.
Fuel policy: full to full. Opening hours: 08:00–00:00 daily, plus 00:00–01:00.
Main red flag from travellers: Several recent reviews report charges after the rental ended, such as damage claims travellers say they could not see or that were already on the car, a large cover charge they say they did not request, or unclear deposit release; replies to disputes are described as slow or missing..

Based on 273 reviews analysed · Last updated 12 November 2026 · How scores work

The short version

Based on roughly 110 informative recent Google reviews after excluding 26 staff-praise reviews, this desk is mostly praised for fast pickup, clean modern cars and helpful staff. A recurring minority of recent reviews report disputed post-rental charges, costly upgrade offers and booked cars being unavailable. Web evidence is mostly undated or brand-level, so it adds little certainty.

AI-assisted summary of 273 recent Google reviews and web reports, reviewed by our editor on 12 November 2026. How we do it

Score breakdown

Each sub-score is out of 10. Higher is always better for you. How the weights work

Deposit & damage disputes(30% of score)

Poor5.5/10

How often travellers report surprise damage charges, slow deposit refunds or disputed scratches. Based on 10 reports · medium confidence.

Counter upselling(20% of score)

Poor5.0/10

Pressure to buy extra insurance, upgrades or add-ons at the desk. Higher means less pressure. Based on 8 reports · medium confidence.

Booking honoured(20% of score)

Mixed6.0/10

Whether you get the car category and the price you booked, without new fees at the counter. Based on 10 reports · medium confidence.

Queue time(15% of score)

Great9.0/10

Typical wait from reaching the desk (or shuttle stop) to holding the keys. Based on 25 reports · high confidence.

Car condition(15% of score)

Great9.0/10

Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 22 reports · high confidence.

How this score was built

AI analysis of reviews and web reports (the sub-scores above, weighted): 6.5 · counts 70%
Star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate: 9.8 · counts 30%
27 of 300 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (solicited staff praise). How we clean reviews
Pulled 9% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (146 after weighting by age).

Low consensusOur independent signals disagree: read the red and green flags before relying on the score.

What travellers flag

Red flags (4)

Several recent reviews report charges after the rental ended, such as damage claims travellers say they could not see or that were already on the car, a large cover charge they say they did not request, or unclear deposit release; replies to disputes are described as slow or missing.trustpilot.com
Recent reviews describe pricey upgrade offers at the counter or in the app, with extra cost not stated upfront or amounts far above the booked price (one reports roughly 370 EUR becoming about 2,000 EUR for a week).
When the booked car was unavailable, three recent reviews report being moved to a smaller class or a pricier car with extra charges, or a promised price refund not received.
Several recent reviews and Trustpilot posts say complaints to customer service about charges or card holds got no reply or contradictory answers.trustpilot.com trustpilot.com

Green flags (4)

Pickup is repeatedly described as quick, with many recent reviews reporting little or no queue and keys in about 5 to 20 minutes.
Cars are widely described as modern, clean and in good condition, with premium and convertible options and some free upgrades reported.
Several recent travellers with delayed or late flights say desk staff stayed after closing or handled late arrivals helpfully.
The desk is inside the arrivals hall with cars in the airport car park, and many reviews praise the digital pickup and simple key return, including out of hours.sixt.co.uk

Practical facts

Location	Desk inside the terminalsource
Opening hours	08:00–00:00 daily, plus 00:00–01:00source
Credit card required	No, debit cards accepted (check conditions)source
Typical deposit	€300source
Fuel policy	Full to fullsource
Shares the desk with	Flizzr

“Not confirmed yet” means we have not verified that fact yet. We never guess.

Sources

Web pages behind this rating’s facts and flags, found through search APIs. The review analysis also used 273 recent Google reviews of this desk, which we do not republish.

Before you go

Tick these off at the counter. (Nothing is saved; it's just for you.)

Take photos and a short video of the car at pickup, including wheels, windscreen and the fuel gauge.
Check the fuel level matches the contract before you drive off.
Decline duplicate insurance at the desk if you already have excess cover. Bring proof of your policy.
Check the closing time (08:00–00:00 daily, plus 00:00–01:00). If your flight lands late, call the desk: some wait, others close on time.

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Sixt at Alicante Airport: questions and answers

Is Sixt at Alicante Airport any good?

Sixt at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has a Counterwise Score of 7.3/10 (Mixed) and is ranked No. 2 of 21 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Pickup is repeatedly described as quick, with many recent reviews reporting little or no queue and keys in about 5 to 20 minutes.. Main red flag: Several recent reviews report charges after the rental ended, such as damage claims travellers say they could not see or that were already on the car, a large cover charge they say they did not request, or unclear deposit release; replies to disputes are described as slow or missing..

Do I need a credit card to rent from Sixt at Alicante Airport?

No. Sixt at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport does not require a credit card; debit cards are accepted. Check the conditions when you book.

How much is the deposit at Sixt at Alicante Airport?

The typical deposit at Sixt at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is €300. The lowest starting deposit at this airport is at Goldcar (€0–€950).

Where is the Sixt desk at Alicante Airport?

The Sixt desk is inside the terminal at Alicante Airport. It shares the counter with Flizzr.

What are the opening hours of Sixt at Alicante Airport?

Sixt at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is open 08:00–00:00 daily, plus 00:00–01:00. Fuel policy: full to full.

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