Car Rental at Al Maktoum Int. Airport

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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Car rental desks
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Popular one-way rentals
- Airport info
- Top 18 locations near Al Maktoum Int. Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Al Maktoum Int. Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Al Maktoum Int. Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 10 suppliers at Al Maktoum Int. Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport travel guide

Although significantly smaller than Dubai’s main Airport, Al Maktoum also serves the world-famous Emirati metropolis. The airport is some 56 km (35 miles) south of the city center and 113 km (71 miles) north of Abu Dhabi.
Top international routes
- Hong Kong
- Frankfurt
- Sochi
- Moscow
- Amsterdam
- Shanghai
- Yekaterinburg
- Singapore
- Luxembourg City
- Prague
Main airlines
flydubai, Wizz Air, Pegas Fly, Azur Air, Condor,, Royal Flight and Emirates
Terminals
There is a single passenger terminal, but a second and third terminal are currently under construction and planned to open in the near future.
Location
Dubai Al Maktoum Airport is about 37 km (23 mi) southwest of Dubai. E311, E11, and D71 are the main highways connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of rental car
- Small cars - from $18 per day
- Premium cars - from $68 per day
- Convertibles - from $112 per day
- Medium cars - from $18 per day
- Large cars - from $20 per day
- SUVs - from $25 per day
- Vans - from $65 per day
Car rental desks
Some are inside the main airport building while others provide free transportation to their off-site locations. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.
Services and facilities
You’ll find cafeterias, restaurants, and fast food outlets, as well as various shops. There are ATMs, a currency exchange, baby changing facilities, a luggage wrapping service, a first aid center, a pharmacy, free showers, and a Muslim prayer room. Travelers with reduced mobility should get in touch with their airlines in advance to find out what kind of help is offered at the airport.
Nearest gas station
ENOC gas station at Maktoum Airport Road can be reached in about six minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations near Al Maktoum Airport and on the way to Dubai.
Popular one-way rentals
- Dubai (56 km / 35 miles)
- Abu Dhabi (140 km / 87 miles)
- Sharjah (81 km / 50 miles)
- Ajman (89 km / 55 miles)
- Muscat (482 km / 300 miles)
- Ras Al-Khaimah (148 km / 92 miles)
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Airport info
Top 18 locations near Al Maktoum Int. Airport
- Dubai IBN Battuta Mallfrom $14.01 per day16.5 km / 10.25 miles away
- Dubai Marina Downtownfrom $11.28 per day21 km / 13.05 miles away
- Dubai Mall of the Emiratesfrom $14.00 per day25.2 km / 15.66 miles away
- Dubai Atlantis The Palmfrom $12.59 per day26 km / 16.16 miles away
- Dubai Jumeirahfrom $11.45 per day27.6 km / 17.15 miles away
- Dubai Al Quozfrom $10.82 per day29.5 km / 18.33 miles away
- Dubai Business Bayfrom $10.86 per day34.8 km / 21.62 miles away
- Dubai Silicon Oasisfrom $11.28 per day34.9 km / 21.69 miles away
- Dubai Mallfrom $13.70 per day36 km / 22.37 miles away
- Dubai Delivery Servicefrom $11.02 per day36.7 km / 22.8 miles away
- Dubai Arenco Building Karamafrom $13.40 per day41.3 km / 25.66 miles away
- Dubai Festival Cityfrom $10.86 per day41.9 km / 26.04 miles away
- Atrium Center Bur Dubai43 km / 26.72 miles away
- Dubai Deira City Centrefrom $10.86 per day45.3 km / 28.15 miles away
- Dubai Int. Airportfrom $8.38 per day45.4 km / 28.21 miles away
- Sharjah Airportfrom $11.84 per day60.6 km / 37.66 miles away
- Abu Dhabi International Airportfrom $13.55 per day69.9 km / 43.43 miles away
- Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan Hotelfrom $13.67 per day89 km / 55.3 miles away
Map of top car rental locations





When to book at Al Maktoum Int. Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Al Maktoum Int. Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Al Maktoum Int. Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
Cheapest monthAugust | Most expensive month December | ||
Average price $23 | A good deal $28 | Cheapest supplier Quicklease Car Rentals | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
$26
in January
$27
in February
$27
in March
$33
in April
$29
in May
$25
in June
$21
in July
$19
in August
$30
in September
$32
in October
$33
in November
$36
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Al Maktoum Int. Airport is August — when rental costs average $19.10 per day. This is 16% cheaper than the yearly average and 48% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $36.45 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Al Maktoum Int. Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Al Maktoum Int. Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in July.
2 times in January
1.6 times in February
2 times in March
1.7 times in April
0.4 times in May
0.3 times in June
0.2 times in July
0.3 times in August
0.4 times in September
0.5 times in October
1.2 times in November
1.5 times in December
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Al Maktoum Int. Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 8 days, while in June, the average rental period is only 5 days.
8 days in January
7 days in February
8 days in March
7 days in April
7 days in May
5 days in June
7 days in July
6 days in August
6 days in September
7 days in October
8 days in November
8 days in December
Car rental information
🔥 Popular suppliers | Quicklease Car Rentals, Autostrad Rent A Car, Dollar, Golden Key Car Rental, Thrifty |
🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Small cars, Large cars, Medium cars |
🤑 Lowest price | $18 per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | Quicklease Car Rentals |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Quicklease Car Rentals | Nissan Sunny | 4 | 2 | Small car |
Dollar | Suzuki Baleno | 5 | 1 | Small car |
Autostrad Rent A Car | Chevrolet Groove | 4 | 2 | SUV |
Autostrad Rent A Car | Suzuki Baleno | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
Quicklease Car Rentals | Nissan Kicks | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Autostrad Rent A Car | Hyundai Elantra | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Autostrad Rent A Car | Nissan Sunny | 4 | 2 | Small car |
Quicklease Car Rentals | MG GT | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Dollar | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Autostrad Rent A Car | Suzuki Ciaz | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Al Maktoum Int. Airport
Car rental statistics
Top 10 suppliers at Al Maktoum Int. Airport in 2025










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