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Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Economy
Nissan Micra or similar
Nissan Micra
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
GreenMotion
$26.31 per day
Mini
Ford Figo or similar
Ford Figo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$28.03 per day
Compact
Hyundai Accent or similar
Hyundai Accent
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
AddCar
$34.20 per day
Standard
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$40.02 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Intermediate
Hyundai Elantra or similar
Hyundai Elantra
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Autostrad Rent A Car
$40.96 / per day
Economy Elite
Toyota Yaris or similar
Toyota Yaris
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$42.38 / per day
Full-size
Kia Optima or similar
Kia Optima
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$72.62 / per day
Premium
Lincoln MKS or similar
Lincoln MKS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$97.65 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 23:32 on 2023-03-24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Language
Arabic
Currency
AED
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
971
Average car rental price
$47.77 / per day
Average car rental length
12 days
Speed limit within town
50 - 60 km/h
31 - 37 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 120 km/h
62 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.00%
Rating
9.4
Abu Dhabi International Airport Car Rental

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:

  • 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.   

  • 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.

  • 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:

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) services more than 50 airlines to over 100 worldwide destinations. The national airline of the UAE, Etihad Airways, is the main airline operating from Terminal 3.

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 three passenger terminals are T2, T3, and T1. Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 are attached and easy to walk between. For connections via Terminal 2 (rarely used), you would need to collect baggage and pass through immigration to switch to Terminals 1 and 3. It is a 5-minute cab ride away or a 2 km walk.

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

Abu Dhabi Airport is about 30 km (18.6 mi) east of the city center. International Airport Road and Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street/E30 are the main roads connecting the airport to the city. It takes around 30 minutes to drive from AUH to the Corniche.

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

Car rental desks can be found in the Skypark Plaza, immediately adjacent to Terminal 3.

Services and facilities

Inside AUH, you’ll find a great choice of cafés, bars, and restaurants offering both international and traditional Emirati cuisine, as well as stores and duty-free outlets.

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.

Nearest gas station

There is an ADNOC Service Station, located on the way to the city on the right side of International Airport Road. It can be reached in under ten minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other ADNOC gas stations in and around Abu Dhabi that offer a full service with pump attendants. You can pay by cash or card, tipping is not essential.
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Airport info

Rating
7.5
  • Getting to the airport 7.0
  • Check-in and departures 7.2
  • Terminal facilities 6.7
  • Wi-Fi 7.0
  • Restaurants and car rental services 6.4
  • Lounge 6.3

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

  1. 0.5 km / 0.3 miles away
  2. 9.4 km / 5.8 miles away
  3. 90.5 km / 56.2 miles away
  4. 101.9 km / 63.3 miles away
  5. 103.5 km / 64.3 miles away
  6. Car Rental at Dubai Jumeirah from $24.45 per day
    110.2 km / 68.4 miles away
  7. Car Rental at Dubai Al Quoz from $21.60 per day
    113.6 km / 70.6 miles away
  8. 120.0 km / 74.6 miles away
  9. 120.4 km / 74.8 miles away
  10. 124.7 km / 77.5 miles away
  11. 125.9 km / 78.2 miles away
  12. 128.7 km / 80.0 miles away
  13. 129.4 km / 80.4 miles away
  14. 131.4 km / 81.7 miles away
  15. 148.2 km / 92.1 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

When are car rental prices cheapest at Abu Dhabi Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Abu Dhabi Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Abu Dhabi Airport
$43.27
January
$44.77
February
$42.65
March
$37.97
April
$41.61
May
$29.86
June
$34.68
July
$36.84
August
$31.07
September
$53.84
October
$58.79
November
$52.43
December
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Abu Dhabi Airport is June when prices for an Economy class start from $29.86. You can see that this is 29% cheaper than the yearly average and 49% cheaper than renting a car in November (when rental prices start at $58.79 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are just average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!

What’s the most frequent rental length at Abu Dhabi Airport?

Travel length differs from one month to another: in April the average rental period is 7 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 6 days.
Average Rental Length
6
January
6
February
6
March
7
April
6
May
7
June
7
July
6
August
7
September
6
October
6
November
6
December

Which is the busiest month for car rental at Abu Dhabi Airport?

Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Abu Dhabi Airport in January, while they are least likely to to rent in in August.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
164%
January
156%
February
137%
March
82%
April
79%
May
72%
June
52%
July
46%
August
61%
September
87%
October
117%
November
147%
December

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
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

FAQ

Can I take the car to Oman?
You can not travel to Oman from Dubai with a car rental because none of the car rental companies allow it.
Can I rent premium category car on your website?
Yes, we have premium cars available on our website. Customers can filter them by choosing the premium car category.
Can I use my Indian driver’s license to rent a car?
It is not possible to rent a car with an Indian driver's license alone. Customers need to present an International Driving Permit along with their original driver's license to rent a car.

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

Israel
Kia Picanto
December 28, 2022
The palm view observatory was wonderful
Israel
Mazda CX-5
December 24, 2022
It's fun to walk in the malls. and nature walks. The roads are wide. Signage is not so good. The GPS made a lot of mistakes.
Israel
Nissan Kicks
December 12, 2022
Abu Dhabi-great city
Israel
Toyota Camry
November 15, 2022
Aura infinity skypool, Just an amazing experience.
United Kingdom
Chevrolet Cruze
August 30, 2020
They the best customer service

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
AddCar
8.96 / 10
Lowest rated company
Thrifty
7.76 / 10
Total number of reviews
11
Total rental companies
13
Average daily price
$47.77
Lowest daily price
$26.31
Total cars available
186

Top 13 Suppliers at Abu Dhabi Airport in 2023

AddCar
AddCar
Exceptional 9 / 26 reviews
+971506263439
Abu Dhabi Airport, Arrivals Hall
$30 - $1397
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Hertz
Hertz
Excellent 8.7 / 63 reviews
+97125998939
ABU DHABI AIRPORT
$35 - $50
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Keddy
Excellent 8.6 / 8 reviews
+97125998959
Abu Dhabi International Airport, Skypark Plaza, Abu Dhabi
$35 - $191
Working hours
Mon:00:01-23:59
Tue:00:01-23:59
Wed:00:01-23:59
Thu:00:01-23:59
Fri:00:01-23:59
Sat:00:01-23:59
Sun:00:01-23:59
Europcar
Excellent 8.6 / 31 reviews
+97125998959
ABU DHABI AIRPORT
$40 - $221
Working hours
Mon:00:01-23:59
Tue:00:01-23:59
Wed:00:01-23:59
Thu:00:01-23:59
Fri:00:01-23:59
Sat:00:01-23:59
Sun:00:01-23:59
Enterprise
Enterprise
Excellent 8.5 / 2 reviews
+9718003031
Sanam Rent A Car Llc L4, Sky Park Building
$33 - $203
National
National
Excellent 8.5
+9718003031
Sanam Rent A Car Llc L4, Sky Park Building
$34 - $213
Dollar
Excellent 8.4 / 92 reviews
+97125998949
Sky Park Plaza Bldg. Level 4
$33 - $109
Working hours
Mon:00:01-23:59
Tue:00:01-23:59
Wed:00:01-23:59
Thu:00:01-23:59
Fri:00:01-23:59
Sat:00:01-23:59
Sun:00:01-23:59
Alamo
Alamo
Excellent 8.4 / 7 reviews
+9718003031
Sanam Rent A Car Llc L4, Sky Park Building
$28 - $194
Interrent
Interrent
Excellent 8.3
GreenMotion
Excellent 8.2 / 45 reviews
+971569972866
Abu Dhabi International airport
$26 - $49
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:08:00-20:00
Sun:08:00-20:00
Avis
Avis
Excellent 8 / 14 reviews
+97125998827
Abu Dhabi International Apt
$34 - $141
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Autostrad Rent A Car
Autostrad Rent A Car
Very good 7.9 / 8 reviews
+971521192399
Next To Sky Park Plaza
$31 - $149
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-23:59
Sun:08:00-23:59
Thrifty
Very good 7.8 / 78 reviews
+97125998989
Level 4, Skypark Plaza, Abu Dhabi
$33 - $478
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
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