Car Rental at Abu Dhabi Airport
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Airport Car Rental
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) is the second-largest passenger airport in the United Arab Emirates. Home to national carrier Etihad Airways, it is an essential Middle East hub airport, servicing both short-haul flights around the Gulf and southeast Asia as well as long-haul flights from Europe, Far East Asia, Australia, Africa, and North America.
Abu Dhabi’s top city attractions can be easily reached from AUH by car — these include:
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - The simply stunning white minarets of the Grand Mosque invite visitors from all walks of life to explore the architectural beauty of the building itself and further explore the religion and culture of the country by taking a free guided tour through the building and grounds.
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Qasr Al Watan - The Presidential Palace of the United Arab Emirates and the official meeting place of the Cabinet and Federal Supreme Council of the UAE. Qasr Al Watan is another simply breathtakingly beautiful building that tourists may tour for further cultural understanding.
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Louvre Abu Dhabi - The city’s premier museum is found in the Saadiyat Cultural District on Saadiyat Island. A journey through humanity, this an art-lover’s dream combining displays of historical, cultural, and sociological significance.
If you are looking to spend a little longer in the UAE and head beyond the city of Abu Dhabi, these destinations make great day trips:
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Al Ain - The Garden City or Oasis City sits on the border between Abu Dhabi emirate and Oman. Home to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cultural Sites of Al Ain, a collection of Oases and archaeological sites, including ancient tombs that can be dated back over 4,500 years, make this one of the most fascinating places to visit in the country. Al Ain is 160 km (100 miles) southeast of AUH, less than a two-hour drive.
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Liwa Oasis - To truly understand the UAE, a trip into the desert is a must. Liwa Oasis is a great day trip, 226 km (140 miles), 2 and a half hours drive south. Liwa Village itself is tiny, but you’ll get the most on a trip to Liwa with experienced drivers who can take you deeper into the dunes (do check if your rental car is allowed off-road to make the most of this experience). An alternative is to stay overnight at the luxury desert resort Qasr Al Sarab and join a guided tour or camel ride through the desert at sunset for a truly unforgettable Abu Dhabi experience.
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Dubai - Often mistaken as the capital, Dubai is the country’s largest city sitting 160 km (100 miles) east of AUH. It takes an hour to an hour and a half to drive, depending on which part of the city you wish to visit. A city of extremes, towering skyscrapers in Downtown and Dubai Marina give way to the original Dubai Creek settlements, including Al Fahidi Historical District, Al Shindagha, and the famous souks in Bur Dubai and Deira. Explore the world’s largest inhabited artificial archipelago, The Palm Jumeirah, and bustling Jumeirah Beach for sun-lovers, or head indoors to explore the world’s tallest tower and the iconic new Museum of the Future.
Top international routes
- London
- Mumbai
- Delhi
- Cairo
- Kochi
Main airlines
You will also find local discount airlines Wizz Air and Air Arabia operating from Terminal 1, alongside Air India, airblue, Gulf Air, Jet Airways, Middle East Airlines, Oman Air, PIA, Royal Jordanian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and many others from Europe and Southern Asia.
Terminals
The car rental companies at AUH can be found in Skypark Plaza, which is immediately adjacent to Terminal 3 and connected by an air-conditioned walkway. A new terminal, known as Midfield Terminal, which can cater to over 30 million passengers a year, is expected to open by late 2023.
Location
If you are staying on Yas Island, it is only around 10km (6.2 miles) away via the Yas Tunnel and takes less than ten minutes to drive to. Saadiyat Island, known for its beautiful beachfront resorts and museums, is 32 km (20 miles) from AUH and will take about 25 minutes to drive to via via highway.
Most popular types of rental car
- Large cars - from $64 per day
- Medium cars - from $77 per day
- Vans - from $158 per day
- Premium cars - from $359 per day
- Small cars - from $41 per day
- SUVs - from $165 per day
Car rental desks
Services and facilities
Other services at AUH include ATMs, airport lounges, two on-site hotels (one airside in Terminal 1, one land side attached to the Skypark Plaza), baby changing facilities, a children’s play area, complimentary strollers, a medical clinic, pharmacy, showers, a spa, business center and, post office.
Luggage storage and lockers are in the arrivals area of T1. Abu Dhabi Airport is easily accessible to people with reduced mobility. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
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Airport info
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
- IATA: AUH
- ICAO: OMAA
- Name: Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
- Size: Large Airport
- Aircraft movements (per year): 25,964,178
- Distance from city: 19.3 miles / 31 km ESE of town
- Working hours: 24 hours a day
- Phone: +971 2-5757500
- Email: info@adac.ae
Top 15 Locations near Abu Dhabi Airport
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Car Rental at Abu Dhabi Al Danah from $34.95 per day0.5 km / 0.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan Hotel from $30.34 per day9.4 km / 5.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Al Maktoum Int. Airport from $26.67 per day90.5 km / 56.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Dubai Radisson Blu Residence from $34.90 per day101.9 km / 63.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Dubai Atlantis The Palm Hotel from $30.24 per day103.5 km / 64.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Dubai Jumeirah from $24.45 per day110.2 km / 68.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Dubai Al Quoz from $21.60 per day113.6 km / 70.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Dubai Business Bay from $24.45 per day120.0 km / 74.6 miles away
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Car Rental in Dubai (Downtown) from $24.45 per day120.4 km / 74.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Dubai Silicon Oasis from $24.45 per day124.7 km / 77.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Dubai Arenco Building Karama from $20.12 per day125.9 km / 78.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Dubai Festival City from $34.90 per day128.7 km / 80.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Dubai Deira City Centre from $24.45 per day129.4 km / 80.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Dubai Int. Airport from $24.45 per day131.4 km / 81.7 miles away
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Car Rental at Sharjah Airport from $24.45 per day148.2 km / 92.1 miles away
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Car Rental Information
| Popular suppliers | Dollar, Thrifty, Hertz, GreenMotion, Payless |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | $26 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | GreenMotion |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
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| GreenMotion | Nissan Micra | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| AddCar | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Dollar | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Thrifty | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Hertz | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Hertz | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Dollar | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Payless | Chevrolet Spark | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Dollar | Nissan Kicks | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Mitsubishi Attrage | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
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