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No. 1 of 5 at CRL

Sixt

at Brussels South Charleroi Airport

Short walk
Counterwise Score 7.2 out of 10, rated Mixed.Medium consensusCheck prices ↓

At a glance

  • Sixt at Brussels South Charleroi Airport is ranked No. 1 of 5 car rental desks at the airport, with a Counterwise Score of 7.2/10 (Mixed).
  • The Sixt desk is in a nearby car park or building, a short walk from the terminal at Charleroi Airport (walking time not confirmed yet).
  • 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: 07:30–23:00 daily.
  • Main red flag from travellers: The booked car or category is often not available at pickup. Some travellers say they had to pay a surcharge of roughly 300 euros to get a car of the category they had reserved, and a few report being refused a refund of the difference..

Based on 279 reviews analysed · Last updated · How scores work

The short version

Based on 280 recent Google reviews after exclusions (137 with written text, the rest star-only), the Charleroi Sixt desk is mostly rated very positively for new, clean cars, friendly staff and fast pickups. The recurring problems are bookings not honoured as made (booked category unavailable, surcharges to upgrade, card-rule refusals) and a smaller number of disputed post-rental charges, with some counter upselling reported. Web evidence is mostly undated or old, so treat the picture of this desk as mostly review-driven.

AI-assisted summary of 279 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)

Mixed6.0/10

How often travellers report surprise damage charges, slow deposit refunds or disputed scratches. Based on 15 reports · medium confidence.

Counter upselling(20% of score)

Mixed6.5/10

Pressure to buy extra insurance, upgrades or add-ons at the desk. Higher means less pressure. Based on 4 reports · low confidence.

Booking honoured(20% of score)

Poor4.0/10

Whether you get the car category and the price you booked, without new fees at the counter. Based on 25 reports · high confidence.

Queue time(15% of score)

Great8.5/10

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

Car condition(15% of score)

Great9.0/10

Cleanliness, mileage and mechanical state of the cars handed out. Based on 30 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: 9.3 · counts 30%
  • 21 of 300 recent reviews excluded as unreliable (solicited staff praise, other locations, duplicates…). How we clean reviews
  • Pulled 9% toward the airport average, because recent reviews are few (160 after weighting by age).

Medium consensusOur independent signals mostly agree, with some differences.

What travellers flag

Red flags (4)

  • The booked car or category is often not available at pickup. Some travellers say they had to pay a surcharge of roughly 300 euros to get a car of the category they had reserved, and a few report being refused a refund of the difference.
  • Several recent reviews report charges after the rental that they dispute, such as damage to a wheel rim or bumper, fuel, or a late return. One traveller reports a deposit still held and unanswered emails. Web sources also describe a damage invoice from this branch and a late-return charge.blog.qeeq.comtrustpilot.com
  • Some travellers were turned away or had their booking cancelled over payment cards. Two say the website wording suggested a debit card would work, and two others hit problems with prepaid or PayPal cards. A comparison site lists a credit card in the main driver's name as required.discovercars.com
  • Three reviews from the last 8 months describe pressure at the desk to add cover or a higher-priced package. One describes the total price roughly doubling after signing; the others describe an excess waiver added on top of broker cover.

Green flags (5)

  • Cars are repeatedly described as new or almost new, clean and well equipped, with about 26 written reviews mentioning this.
  • Counter staff are widely described as friendly, helpful and clear in their explanations, often in several languages.
  • Pickup and return are often described as quick, with little or no queue even at early-morning or last-minute rentals.
  • When the booked model was unavailable, about nine reviewers report a free upgrade or a suitable replacement at the same price.
  • Some travellers report that pre-existing damage was recorded in the app, that return inspections were quick, and that the deposit was released at handover.

Practical facts

LocationNearby car park or building, a short walk from the terminal (minutes not confirmed yet)source
Opening hours07:30–23:00 dailysource
Credit card requiredYes, in the main driver’s namesource
Typical depositNot confirmed yet
Fuel policyFull to fullsource
Shares the desk withFlizzr

“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 279 recent Google reviews of this desk, which we do not republish.

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Sixt at Charleroi Airport: questions and answers

Is Sixt at Charleroi Airport any good?

Sixt at Brussels South Charleroi Airport has a Counterwise Score of 7.2/10 (Mixed) and is ranked No. 1 of 5 desks at the airport. Main green flag: Cars are repeatedly described as new or almost new, clean and well equipped, with about 26 written reviews mentioning this.. Main red flag: The booked car or category is often not available at pickup. Some travellers say they had to pay a surcharge of roughly 300 euros to get a car of the category they had reserved, and a few report being refused a refund of the difference..

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

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

How much is the deposit at Sixt at Charleroi Airport?

The deposit amount at Sixt at Brussels South Charleroi 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 Charleroi Airport?

The Sixt desk is in a nearby car park or building, a short walk from the terminal at Charleroi Airport (walking time not confirmed yet). It shares the counter with Flizzr.

What are the opening hours of Sixt at Charleroi Airport?

Sixt at Brussels South Charleroi Airport is open 07:30–23:00 daily. Fuel policy: full to full.

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