You Can Now Earn 5,000 I Prefer Points on SIXT Car Rentals

There’s a new partnership between Preferred Hotels and Resorts and SIXT that allows I Prefer members to earn 5,000 I Prefer points on qualifying SIXT car rentals. There’s also a chance for I Prefer elite members to unlock elite benefits with SIXT via a new status-match opportunity.

Here’s everything you need to know about this new partnership.

Preferred Hotels Partners With SIXT — The Details

SIXT is a German rental car agency operating in roughly 115 countries. Though not nearly as large as Avis, Hertz, National, or Enterprise, its loyalty program, SIXT ONE, is relatively valuable for U.S. renters.

As first reported by Award Wallet, I Prefer members can now earn 5,000 bonus I Prefer points with every eligible SIXT rental worldwide, thanks to a new partnership between the 2 companies.

Though SIXT partners with different airlines and hotels, arguably no other partnership provides as many benefits. In addition to bonus points, I Prefer members receive several benefits when renting with SIXT, including:

• Up to 15% discount and exclusive rates through a status match
• Ability to select new vehicles, which have an average age of just 6 months old
• No change or cancellation fees when booking a “stay flexible” rate
• No credit card fees

Of the many benefits, none are quite as valuable as earning 5,000 I Prefer points with eligible SIXT car rentals worldwide. However, there are exceptions, including:

• Van rentals
• Truck rentals
• Insurance-replacement rentals
• Long-term rentals of 28 days or longer
• Rentals made with a “Pay now” payment method, excluding those in the U.S. and Canada
• Rentals that cost €25 (~$29) or less, or equivalent in local currency
• Rentals made with partner companies (e.g., automobile clubs)

Additionally, I Prefer elite members can participate in a SIXT ONE status match. Gold and Silver members match to SIXT ONE Gold, which offers 10% savings on rentals, skip the counter, and access to special member-only offers. Titanium members match to SIXT ONE Platinum, which offers a larger 15% discount and free upgrades when available.

Is This Deal Worth It?

For travelers who regularly stay at Preferred Hotels and Resorts properties, this partnership could prove to be very valuable.

We value I Prefer points at 0.5 cents apiece, making 5,000 points worth $25 — a solid return on spending, especially if you’re able to find reasonably priced rentals. Though this is a solid partnership, remember to shop around, as you may find a rental car from a different provider at a better rate.

Final Thoughts

I Prefer members looking to rent a car with SIXT should take advantage of this partnership, which allows them to earn 5,000 I Prefer points per eligible rental.

This partnership is a fantastic opportunity to turn an ordinary car rental into another opportunity to earn hotel rewards. For I Prefer members with elite status, the status match component will provide additional rental benefits.