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Sixt

Name: Sixt at Brussels Airport: Counterwise rating
Item: Sixt (Brussels Airport)
Rating: 6.9
Author: Counterwise

at Brussels Airport

Walk 5 min

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At a glance

Sixt at Brussels Airport is ranked No. 1 of 6 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 6.9/10 (Mixed).
The Sixt desk is in a nearby car park or building, about 5 minutes on foot from the terminal at Brussels Airport.
A credit card in the main driver's name is required; the deposit amount is not confirmed yet.
Fuel policy: full to full. Opening hours: 06:30–23:00 daily.
Main red flag from travellers: Several recent reviews and one recent Trustpilot post say the pre-booked car was reported unavailable at the counter, with only a much pricier alternative offered (in one case more than double the booked price) or the traveller sent to a competitor..

Based on 273 reviews analysed · Last updated 11 November 2026 · How scores work

The short version

Based on 129 relevant Google reviews after excluding 26 (mostly named-staff praise), this desk is mostly rated very positively for friendly staff, new clean cars and quick pick-up, often with free upgrades. A recurring minority of recent reviews report the booked car being unavailable at the counter and disputed post-rental charges for cleaning, damage or fees, so check your booking, take photos at pick-up and return, and keep proof of fuel and cleanliness. Web evidence is mixed and mostly older or undated.

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)

Poor4.5/10

How often travellers report surprise damage charges, slow deposit refunds or disputed scratches. Based on 16 reports · medium confidence.

Counter upselling(20% of score)

Mixed6.0/10

Pressure to buy extra insurance, upgrades or add-ons at the desk. Higher means less pressure. Based on 12 reports · medium confidence.

Booking honoured(20% of score)

Poor5.5/10

Whether you get the car category and the price you booked, without new fees at the counter. Based on 13 reports · medium confidence.

Queue time(15% of score)

Great8.0/10

Typical wait from reaching the desk (or shuttle stop) to holding the keys. Based on 15 reports · medium confidence.

Car condition(15% of score)

Great8.5/10

Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 25 reports · high confidence.

How this score was built

AI analysis of reviews and web reports (the sub-scores above, weighted): 6.1 · counts 70%
Star ratings on review platforms, rescaled against all desks we rate: 9.4 · counts 30%
27 of 300 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (solicited staff praise, duplicates, other locations). How we clean reviews
Pulled 10% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (139 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 and one recent Trustpilot post say the pre-booked car was reported unavailable at the counter, with only a much pricier alternative offered (in one case more than double the booked price) or the traveller sent to a competitor.trustpilot.com
Around 8 reviews from the last 3 months complain of charges after the rental that they dispute: cleaning, a windshield chip, scratches, parking admin fees, EV recharging or a deposit held for months.
A few recent reviews say staff steered them toward a pricier replacement car, an upgrade or a subscription whose cost or terms differed from what they understood at the desk, leading to bills of about €1,500 to €2,000.trustpilot.com
Reaching the desk means a walk of roughly 5 to 10 minutes from the terminal to the car rental building, and several reviewers found it hard to find or awkward with heavy luggage.sixt.com

Green flags (5)

Many reviewers report free or low-cost upgrades, or a better replacement car when the booked one was unavailable or had a problem.
Cars are very often described as new, clean and low-mileage, and a Reddit thread also calls the fleet the best among the airport renters.reddit.com
Pick-up and return are frequently described as quick and smooth, often within 10 to 15 minutes, and sometimes fully digital through the app.
Several reviewers say staff solved awkward situations, such as card problems, a failed booking elsewhere, or a faulty car, without fuss.
The Sixt app is praised for clear information on cover and pricing, and a few reviewers say they were charged what they had booked, with no hidden extras.

Practical facts

Location	Nearby car park or building, about 5 min on foot from the terminalsource
Opening hours	06:30–23:00 dailysource
Credit card required	Yes, in the main driver’s namesource
Typical deposit	Not confirmed yet
Fuel policy	Full to fullsource
Shares the desk with	No other brands

“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.
Bring a credit card in the main driver’s name with enough available credit for the deposit (amount not confirmed yet).
Allow walking time: the desk is about 5 min on foot from the terminal, longer with luggage.
Check the closing time (06:30–23:00 daily). If your flight lands late, call the desk: some wait, others close on time.

Sixt at other airports and stations

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Sixt at Brussels Airport: questions and answers

Is Sixt at Brussels Airport any good?

Sixt at Brussels Airport has a Counterwise Score of 6.9/10 (Mixed) and is ranked No. 1 of 6 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Many reviewers report free or low-cost upgrades, or a better replacement car when the booked one was unavailable or had a problem.. Main red flag: Several recent reviews and one recent Trustpilot post say the pre-booked car was reported unavailable at the counter, with only a much pricier alternative offered (in one case more than double the booked price) or the traveller sent to a competitor..

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

Yes. Sixt at Brussels Airport requires a credit card in the main driver's name for the deposit.

How much is the deposit at Sixt at Brussels Airport?

The deposit amount at Sixt at Brussels Airport is not confirmed yet. Check the rental terms when you book. The lowest confirmed starting deposit at this airport is at Avis (€200).

Where is the Sixt desk at Brussels Airport?

The Sixt desk is in a nearby car park or building, about 5 minutes on foot from the terminal at Brussels Airport.

What are the opening hours of Sixt at Brussels Airport?

Sixt at Brussels Airport is open 06:30–23:00 daily. Fuel policy: full to full.

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