Car hire at Dubai Intl Airport
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Cheap car rentals at Dubai Airport
| Economy | C$ 16/day |
| Compact | C$ 19/day |
| Intermediate | C$ 18/day |
| Standard | C$ 23/day |
| Full-size | C$ 21/day |
| Full-size SUV | C$ 37/day |
| Premium | C$ 32/day |
| Luxury | C$ 75/day |
| Premium SUV | C$ 41/day |
| Supplier choice | C$ 21/day |
| Intermediate SUV | C$ 24/day |
| Compact SUV | C$ 24/day |
| Standard SUV | C$ 27/day |
| Luxury SUV | C$ 56/day |
Top tips for renting a car at Dubai Airport
- A car rental at Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) will require any renter to have an international driver's license (IDL). If you don't have an IDL, you can still enjoy the benefits of a rental car by requesting chauffeured services. Most of the vehicle rental operators at the airline hub have trained and experienced chauffeurs. All you need is to ask for the service from your preferred rental agency, and you'll be the one to decide when to move and where to move to. Nonetheless, the service might come at an additional cost.
- It's critical to inspect the rental car during pickup to ensure it is in good shape and operating at maximum performance. Perhaps the previous driver went off-road or hit a speed bump that caused damage to the vehicle's undercarriage. Such are the hidden shortcomings that will make you seem as if you're the culprit when returning the car if you're not watchful. Thus, take time and conduct a visual inspection of the car's body, undercarriage, and interior. Additionally, take pictures and have your rental operator indicate the issues in the contract sheet.
- In Dubai, the morning rush hour lasts from about 6.30 am to 8.30 am, while the evening rush starts from about 5.30 pm to 8.00 pm. If you're planning on visiting the downtown area, we recommend that you avoid the Sharjah Junction as there's usually heavy traffic during these times. We recommend that you drive from around 10.30 am to midday when the traffic moves relatively faster. Like in any other city, you can sometimes expect to have impatient drivers moving behind you, and they can make your driving experience unpleasant. You can avoid them by staying clear of the fast lane.
- A car rental at Dubai Intl Airport will usually sell you their comprehensive vehicle insurance. While you may have auto insurance or credit card insurance, these policies might not apply in Dubai, and you often end up spending even more. For instance, you'll have to incur extra costs to reduce your auto insurance deductible. To avoid all that and save money, we recommend that you purchase your rental operator's insurance cover. It means you transfer all the liability to the rental company, which gives you peace of mind.
- 25% of our users found rental cars at Dubai Airport for C$ 34 or less
- Book your rental car at Dubai Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Dubai Airport
Where can I find car rental operators at Dubai Intl Airport?
Dubai has three terminals, and they all have car rental operators to ensure arriving passengers get rental service regardless of their airline terminal location. You can access over 20 vehicle rental operators at the airline hub in T1, T2, and T3 with the counters near the baggage claims area. Once you identify your rental counter, head there, and you'll have an agent confirm your credentials and other requirements. They'll then hand you the keys and point you to the onsite parking lot, where the car will be waiting for you.
Which type of car can I rent at Dubai Intl Airport?
Dubai is known for its love of cars, and your car rental at Dubai Intl Airport will highly likely have every type of car to fit any taste, from sports cars, luxury vehicles, economy class, and compact cars. It all depends on your travel and driving needs. If you don't plan to move further from the city but are keen on your budget, an economy-class vehicle is an excellent choice. For 360-degree views of the city, a convertible would suffice, but if you're traveling as a family or group, then you might want to consider an SUV or full-size van, respectively.
What are the license requirements when renting a car at Dubai Intl Airport?
Although the minimum driving age in Dubai is 18, car renters must be 21 or older. The Dubai Intl Airport car rental will also require you to have a driver's license or an international driving permit and a credit card that bears your name. You'll also need a valid International Driver's License (IDL), except for travelers from any Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country or the EU. If your visa status changes and you forfeit your tourist visa, you'll have to obtain a UAE-recognized driver's license.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Dubai Airport?
On average a rental car at Dubai Airport costs C$ 47 per day.
What is the cheapest car rental company at Dubai Airport?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at GREEN MOTION (C$ 16/day), Alamo (C$ 25/day) and Thrifty (C$ 26/day).
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Dubai Airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Dubai Airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Alamo, Dollar, Sixt, Thrifty, keddy by Europcar, Fast Rent A Car, and Payless.
Dubai Intl Airport car rental reviews and directory
Budget
4.8
Mediocre
102 reviewsCleanliness
5.5
Comfort
5.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.8
Value for money
4.4
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2.0 Poor
Mar. 2021
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Extra charges on pick-up for airport taxes when other companies do not charge. Car had with an odor of cigarettes. Returned the car 10 h earlier. Rates not really good.6.0 Okay
Jan. 2021
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Staff. LateCons:
Speed up process4.8 Mediocre
Feb. 2020
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Clarify the insurance value in the website, as we could calculate our budget accordingly.2.0 Poor
Nov. 2019
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The vehicle was booked with basic insurance but once the car was to be collected Budget requested me to pay the basic insurance again. So this was paid twice. Tax Invoice from Budget not yet received.2.0 Poor
Jul. 2019
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Did get a chance to like anything they didn’t have the suv I wantedCons:
Better customer service8.0 Very good
Jun. 2019
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Reduce the amount of holding fee or depositkeddy by Europcar
10.0
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug. 2022
Thrifty
7.7
Good
12 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.1
One location in Dubai Intl Airport
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10.0 Wonderful
Dec. 2016
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Always using thrifty in Dubai6.0 Okay
Oct. 2016
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the car glass was not clean good they changed me for airport parking3.2 Poor
Aug. 2016
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NothingCons:
Air condition was not good for dubai weather I've Booked online toyota yaris but they said it's not avalible so they gave me honda civic but i had to pay more! Also the value for the insurance will increase. Many scratches on the body of the car , and it was dirty! When I delivered the car they said there is a scratch on the body and i have to pay for fixing! I totally don't recommend to deal with this company10.0 Wonderful
Feb. 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2021
Alamo
7.3
Good
21 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
7.5
2 locations in Dubai Intl Airport
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Clean car fast checkinCons:
Need put a sign board in airport with name of Alamo10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2021
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Staff friendly car clean and dis-infected.6.0 Okay
Mar. 2021
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I wanted to rent for an extra day but couldn’t get the same rates, so returned. It was an inconvenience. Why can’t car rental companies in Dubai extend rentals at same discounted rates?8.0 Very good
Jan. 2021
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Friendly and promptCons:
Faster service4.4 Mediocre
May 2018
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Nice vehicleCons:
Almost an hour later than promised, exterior filthy, interior had bugs. Attendants spoke very poor english. Some documents in Arabic only.8.0 Very good
Feb. 2023
Dollar
7.2
Good
16 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
7.5
One location in Dubai Intl Airport
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2.0 Poor
Dec. 2018
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They refuse to give me a car!! they said the reservation is not confirmed !!??10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2017
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I felt welcomed, and though I have heard over the years horror stories of renting cars abroad, my experience with Dollar at Dubai airport was excellent.Cons:
Returning the car, it wasn't clear where to park (unlike in every US airport, there's no obvious 'rental return' lot. I had to find a parking spot in close proximity to the office - but that is just Dubai normal. I just wish it was made clearer.10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2017
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All went as planned. excellent service, excellent car10.0 Wonderful
Feb. 2017
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Always satisfied with my car rental experience from Dollar. Consistency is the word2.0 Poor
Nov. 2016
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It was not confirmed. They asked for full normal price if hired directly. They did not accept email confirmation sent by you. Thanks10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2016
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Pick up was flawless, personnel were easy to work with. This helps after a 20 hour flight.Cons:
Return parking was not well directed, but Our dollar car tenant drove the car to the right spot for me. Very Nice!Sixt
7.2
Good
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
2.0
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7.2 Good
Jun. 2019
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The outstanding service by the employees and duty managerCons:
Not to put a misleading offer (it was supposed to be a Ford Focus or equivlant, but i got a Chinese car?!!!) and too many hidden fees that appears later at the branchEnterprise Rent-A-Car
7.1
Good
8 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.4
Value for money
7.1
2 locations in Dubai Intl Airport
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4.0 Mediocre
Apr. 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Sep. 2022
4.0 Mediocre
Aug. 2022
6.0 Okay
Jul. 2022
Hertz
7.1
Good
22 reviewsCleanliness
8.2
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
7.1
2 locations in Dubai Intl Airport
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct. 2022
7.2 Good
Aug. 2018
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I rent the car for one day and u charged me 2 days. Not fair.2.0 Poor
Jul. 2018
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Nothing unfortunatelyCons:
I went there with all the necessary documents. After some time waiting, they informed me that they didn't have the car I rented, nor any other car in the upgrade. Even though I have reserved the car way before AND paid for it AND called to confirm a day before, they did not have the car... I still didn't receive my refund by the way. They did offer a downgrade, but I couldn't send back home one of my kids with two bags!3.2 Poor
Jun. 2017
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Very bad condition plus the car I reserved was a Toyota Yates instead of being upgraded I was downgraded to Honda city which had terrible air conditioner and horrible wobble when approaching speed of 80km and above9.6 Wonderful
Apr. 2017
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It was perfekt and the Hertz people were friendly and helpful. Great!2.0 Poor
Jan. 2017
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i booked through KAYAK and before one day i called hertz and make sure everyhting is good and they told everything is perfect after reaching on airport hertz counter told me rate error is their and we can't give you car in same rate and they charged me 3 times. they are ripping of customer by such scheme and on dubai airport hertz franchise give to some other company anf they did not honor hertz rates confirmation and rip you off so take care and don't book from hertz.Europcar
6.0
Okay
21 reviewsCleanliness
5.6
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.3
Value for money
5.3
3 locations in Dubai Intl Airport
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6.8 Okay
Feb. 2019
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Yes, the philipian lady at check in was very professional and helpful. Drop off, staff was ok not to welcoming.Cons:
Give clear guidance how to go to the terminal 2!2.0 Poor
May 2018
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NothingCons:
We booked and had a confirmation email with the price for the rental for 8 days. When we arrived the person at the desk had all our reservation information but said the price was 4 times what our email said. When we showed him the confirmation stating the vehicle and the price, he said “I cannot do that price, this is my best price” and the amount was four times our confirmed reservation amount. We have since checked back to see if we misunderstood the email but no, they just offer one price online and then when you get there adjust the price and will not honor the confirmation from online. The worst part is when this was happening the guy behind us in line said “oh yeah they do that all the time, every time I rent with europcar they charge way more than when you originally book, it’s a huge scam” he said the only reason he uses them is because it is a company card so not his money. I would NEVER use them again. We had to scramble to find another company last minute and got a car from them for a more reasonable rate.2.0 Poor
Apr. 2018
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I booked the vehicle in AED(local currency in Dubai) and I have an email confirmation for this, but when I got to the rental desk I was told the amount would need to be paid in dollars. So the reservation turned out almost 4 times the amount. Even though I had an email confirmation with the currency clearly written in AED, they would not honor it. They already had the slowest and most pathetic service I’ve ever experienced in my life, so I went ahead and just paid the amount to save my time. I highly would not recommend this company.10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2018
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Thier flexibilty and the free upgrade10.0 Wonderful
Feb. 2018
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the same i booked with full options and tented windows3.6 Poor
Feb. 2018
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It took way too long (~45) min to get the car out at rental place. Car was not clean. It took two follow-up emails to get the rental invoice emailed to me.Avis
4.7
Mediocre
27 reviewsCleanliness
4.8
Comfort
4.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.6
Value for money
5.0
4 locations in Dubai Intl Airport
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2.4 Poor
Jun. 2019
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NothingCons:
Rude staff Price discrimination based on bank (more likely national origin) Damaged car False accusations regarding damages to gain more fees8.0 Very good
Apr. 2019
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Staff was very kind and attentive.Cons:
The car was about 3-4 years old and the AC didn't work well.2.0 Poor
Feb. 2019
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the car is differentCons:
the car is different2.4 Poor
Jan. 2019
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I don't like their serviceCons:
I don't like their services also the price is high2.0 Poor
Jan. 2019
Pros:
That my family was safe after vehicle malfunctionedCons:
This branch Terminal 2 offered me a vehicle with poor maintenance. My family and I could have died on the highway when it malfunctioned. The staff couldnt care less about our situation and Mangosh even told me that ‘this is the Emirates, we are different, we dont offer the services you are asking for’. The team was deceitful and rude. I reported this branch to consumer protection services. If you dont want to die, avoid renting. I’ve contacted my credit card company to dispute payment to them. Kayak should not promote them.5.2 Fair
Dec. 2018
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It was Audi Q7 and what they have Toyota PradoPayless
3.6
Poor
5 reviewsCleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.5
Value for money
3.0
3 locations in Dubai Intl Airport
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2.8 Poor
Oct. 2019
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They tried to charge me an extra 50 USD just to drop off in AD when it was clearly included in the original booking, then they added 50 AED for airport pickup when again, the booking was originally front the airport. Basically a load of hidden fees. Borderline scam. And the car was a bit old and dirty.2.0 Poor
Jan. 2018
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We arrived at DXB to find that the rental agency Payless no longer existed at DXB. The phone number provided by the booking service is not in service. We were stranded and our only options were to take taxis or book expensive last minute car rentals on the spot. We opted for taxis and public transportation as the other rental options were too expensive. We were surprised and let down. I know now not to rely on Kayak.ADDCAR RENTAL
6.2
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+971 50 626 3439
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Dubai International Airport, Terminal - 1 Arrivals & Dubai International Airport Terminal 1 Departure
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Dubai airport
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Building No S2 31 41 A Street, Garhoud Dubai
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Shop no. 18, Al Raha Building, Opposite City Max Hotel Behind Mall Of Emirates, Al Barsha 1, Dubai P.O. Box: 88152 Dubai UAE
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Good to know
Most popular agency | Hertz |
|---|---|
Average price | C$ 40/day |
Good deal | C$ 28/day |