Car hire at Dubai Al Maktoum Intl Airport

In Dubai, driving is done on the right-hand side of the road, and there are speed cameras all around the city, so follow speed limit signs whenever possible. In urban districts, you are allowed to drive at speeds not exceeding 50 km/h, and through rural areas speeds of up to 75 km/h are permitted. The maximum speed limit on any road/highway in the city is approximately 140 km/h. Be sure that all passengers are wearing seatbelts and use a hands-free mobile device when the car is in motion. Needless to say, there is a zero-tolerance policy for driving under the influence of alcohol.

You must provide a valid passport with a return/onward ticket and ID along with an unexpired driver’s licence to obtain keys for a Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport car hire. We recommend all foreign drivers carry an International Driving Permit, which simplifies the registration process. A bank debit or major credit card is also necessary for payment and must bear the exact name of the driver’s licence to avoid unnecessary complications.

You can find free parking spots in the Al Marsa, Palm West Beach and City Walk sections of the downtown area. Metered parking is a convenient and customary option, and you can pay the tariff in cash or via a mobile app. Depending on the zone you’re in, tariffs range from around 2 AED to 10 AED (0.80 AU to 4 AU) per hour.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Dubai Al Maktoum Intl airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, keddy by Europcar, National, Sixt, and Thrifty.