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The innovative alternative to classic car leasing
Car leasing is a popular model, because compared to buying a vehicle, car leasing protects your liquidity. Instead of financing the entire purchase price, you only pay a monthly leasing rate for the use of the vehicle. However, despite the lower monthly payment, you must bear in mind that you will often incur additional costs, for example for repairs, registration, taxes or excessive wear and tear. In addition, leasing contracts usually extend over a long period of two to four years. A car subscription, on the other hand, offers you more flexibility: with SIXT+, a subscription is available from as little as 1 month. You can then simply continue to drive your vehicle or cancel and pause the subscription on a monthly basis. In contrast to leasing, the monthly fixed price in the subscription already includes costs for maintenance, repairs, service and more. If you only need a vehicle for a short period of time or want to test it, if you value maximum flexibility and simplicity, then the car subscription from SIXT+ is the ideal alternative to car leasing - for both private and business customers.
Easy
Vehicles directly available, no administrative effort
Flexible
Term from 1 month, monthly termination possible, with pause option
Predictable costs
Fixed monthly installments, full cost control, all-round carefree thanks to inclusive services
Fleet solutions for companies: Car subscription with exclusive benefits
Flexible term, no capital commitment, full cost control and one simple monthly fee. A car subscription is the ideal alternative to a traditional company car or commercial leasing. Introduce maximum flexibility to your fleet. For business customers, we offer exclusive corporate rates, personalized mobility consultation and additional services such as reliable support and our fleet management tool. Whether you're a freelancer, a start-up founder, a small business owner, or a corporate employee, we offer all business customers the right package for their needs. Register online in just a few steps and receive a non-binding, tailored quote for your company.
What are the advantages of a car subscription compared to car leasing?
The main advantages of a car subscription over classic car leasing are its flexibility and high degree of predictability. The termination of a car subscription is also uncomplicated: simply return the vehicle to the SIXT station - done! However, there is often a final installment at the end of the car lease, which you should take into account in your monthly calculation. In addition, there are often costs for damages that go beyond normal use when the car is returned. Take a look at our comparison table to see an overview of all the services included in a car subscription compared to leasing:
SIXT+ car subscription | Car lease | |
|---|---|---|
Predictable monthly fixed price | Predictable monthly fixed price ✔ | Predictable monthly fixed price ✔ |
Available immediately | Available immediately ✔ | Available immediately X |
From 30 days term | From 30 days term ✔ | From 30 days term X |
Model change possible | Model change possible ✔ | Model change possible X |
Monthly cancellation option | Monthly cancellation option ✔ | Monthly cancellation option X |
Pause option | Pause option ✔ | Pause option X |
Registration and provisioning | Registration and provisioning ✔ | Registration and provisioning €€€ |
Maintenance and wear | Maintenance and wear ✔ | Maintenance and wear €€€ |
For private customers: How the SIXT+ car subscription works as an alternative to car leasing
Fast booking
Have you found the vehicle you want? Then book it conveniently online with SIXT+. Select the pick-up date and location and configure the car according to your wishes. Within a few days, you can pick it up at one of our SIXT stations and drive off straight away. Do you remember how much time and paper you needed for your last car leasing contract?
Flexible duration
Normally, a car leasing contract is concluded for a longer period, usually 24, 36 or 48 months. With the SIXT+ car subscription, you are much more flexible: we offer you fixed terms of 6 or 12 months. If you wish, you can also subscribe without a fixed term. This means that you can return the vehicle every month without any surcharges or fees. The term is extended by a further 30 days at the end of each month.
Transparent fixed price
With a car subscription, the costs are easier to calculate as there are no additional costs for you. Everything is included in the fixed monthly price - you only have to pay for fuel or electricity, and protection packages can be added as required. If you lease a car, on the other hand, you pay vehicle tax, maintenance, repairs and winter tires in addition to the leasing rate. On top of this, there are usually delivery fees or transfer costs and possibly unplanned expenses on return. The costs of leasing a car are therefore often higher than initially calculated.
How SIXT+ Works as an Alternative to Business Car Leasing
Customized offer
Booking a SIXT+ subscription is much easier than leasing a car for your business: First fill out the online form and determine your individual needs. You will immediately receive an offer that is perfectly tailored to your needs. You are welcome to discuss any further questions with our experts by telephone. Then create your SIXT business profile using our registration link. Your SIXT+ subscription is now available. Now, it's time to pick it up and drive off.
Exclusive advantages
With the SIXT+ car subscription for business customers, you determine the term of your company car at any time. You can choose freely between our flexible monthly rate and fixed terms of 6 or 12 months. With a longer term of 6 months or 12 months, as a business customer, you benefit from a discount and receive a reduced monthly subscription rate.
Total cost control
Your tax advisors and your accounting department will love SIXT+: A car subscription requires only a small capital outlay and therefore protects your liquidity. In contrast to business car leasing, all costs - except for refueling and charging - are already included in the fixed monthly rate, which keeps your administrative expenses to a minimum. This means that a car subscription allows you to plan your finances and is fully tax-deductible as a business expense. And if your plans change, you can simply adjust the monthly rate by switching to a different vehicle class or pause the subscription.
Special conditions for corporate customers
As a corporate customer, you receive exclusive B2B benefits and the car subscription at special conditions. Whether you are a start-up, freelancer, small business or corporation, we advise our business customers and work with you to find the right package for your needs. Register online in just a few steps and receive a non-binding, customized offer for your company.
Car subscription or car lease: Answers to the most frequently asked questions
What is the difference between car leasing and car subscription?
With car leasing, you usually use a vehicle for 24, 36 or 48 months. The most common model is mileage leasing, where you agree a certain mileage per year. The outlay at the beginning of the lease is quite high, the financial package consists of the monthly installment, the transfer or provision costs and, if applicable, a disposition or turn-in fee. If you lease a car, you also have to take care of vehicle tax, fully comprehensive cover and maintenance. A leasing contract cannot be terminated during the agreed term. With the SIXT+ car subscription, the vehicles from the SIXT fleet are available immediately without a long waiting period, at a fixed monthly price and with flexible terms of up to twelve months, and can be terminated at any time - these are the advantages of the SIXT+ car subscription over car leasing. In addition, costs can be optimally planned with a car subscription, as all expenses are already included in the monthly rate. Find out more about using a car subscription as a short-term lease.
What are the requirements for a car subscription as opposed to car leasing?
Unlike a car leasing contract, a car subscription is as easy as booking a rental car. Simply select the vehicle you want online or in the SIXT app, specify the start date and term and then collect the car from your SIXT station. Car leasing, on the other hand, involves a lot of red tape. This includes many forms, signatures and documents that you have to provide, for example the self-disclosure or proof of your business activity if you want to lease a car as a corporate customer. In addition, you cannot freely choose the start date for a car lease, but are dependent on the delivery date of the vehicle.
Is a car subscription more expensive than a car lease?
This is not necessarily the case. Although the monthly car leasing installments are often cheaper in themselves, there are many other costs that are not included in leasing. These include taxes, registration, general inspection, maintenance and winter tires. Leasing also often involves a down payment, commitment costs and a disposition or turn-in fee. And not to forget: When you return the vehicle, you may incur unforeseen costs due to damage to the vehicle. In contrast, the car subscription offers a high degree of predictability for all costs, thanks to the transparent fixed price, which already includes these costs. This means that you know exactly what costs you will incur, you don't have to worry about any unexpected surprises and you remain completely carefree with a car subscription.
That's right. We know that your needs can change quickly and we want to keep you as mobile as possible. A change of vehicle or vehicle group is possible once per billing period (30 days), depending on availability and in consultation with your SIXT station. You can find out more about this in the Vehicle selection chapter in our FAQ Center.
Leasing has some disadvantages: The costs can become non-transparent, as there are often additional costs for maintenance and repairs. You are also tied to rigid and long contract terms of 2 to 4 years. It is usually not possible to return the car early. A car subscription is an alternative. The monthly costs are regulated very transparently, as all maintenance costs are included. In addition, a subscription offers you more flexibility: the SIXT+ car subscription is available from a term of just 1 month, after which you can return the car at any time thanks to the monthly termination and pause option.
Sixt+ car subscription
Enjoy full flexibility with the SIXT+ car subscription. Choose your dream car and keep it for as long as you like, pause for up to 3 months or cancel monthly. Avoid expensive acquisition costs. One price - all inclusive*.
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