Car Rental at Al Maktoum Int. Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Economy
Nissan Sunny
or similar
$17.66
per day
Mini
Mitsubishi Attrage
or similar
$21.76
per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$28.41
per day
Intermediate
Hyundai Elantra
or similar
$32.75
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Standard SUV
MG ZS
or similar
$54.64
per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry
or similar
$64.06
per day
Economy Elite
Nissan Maxima
or similar
$66.63
per day
Intermediate Elite SUV
Renault Duster
or similar
$84.91
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:47 PM on 12/10/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information
Languages
Arabic, English, Hindi
Currency
AED
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+971
Average car rental price
$46 per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
25 - 80 km/h or 16 - 50 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 140 km/h or 62 - 87 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.00%
Average gas price
$0.84 per liter or $3.17 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.72 per liter or $2.74 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.09 per liter or $4.12 per gallon
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
- Convertibles - from $117 per day
- Large cars - from $19 per day
- Medium cars - from $18 per day
- Vans - from $72 per day
- Premium cars - from $65 per day
- Small cars - from $18 per day
- SUVs - from $24 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)
Fact checked by
Laura Meyers
This article was reviewed and updated by Laura Meyers, the founder of Laure Wanders, a solo travel and adventure blog featuring unique destinations worldwide. Laura’s travels have taken her to a Voodoo priest in Benin, the Pakistani Himalayas and the world’s longest beach in Bangladesh. She created her blog to share her tips for independent travel around the world.
Airport info
Al Maktoum Int. Airport (DWC)
- IATA: DWC
- ICAO: OMDW
- Name: Al Maktoum Int. Airport (DWC)
- Distance from city: 23 miles / 37 km
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Map of Car Rental Locations
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.
Average rental costs per day at Al Maktoum Int. Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Al Maktoum Int. Airport is August — when rental costs average $17.27 per day. This is 45% cheaper than the yearly average and 66% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $50.55 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.
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.
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 February the average rental period is 8 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 6 days.
Average number of rental days at Al Maktoum Int. Airport
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 November, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
Monthly searches at Al Maktoum Int. Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Quicklease Car Rentals, Golden Key Car Rental, Autostrad Rent A Car, DRIVUS, Byroad |
| Popular car categories | 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 cars |
| Golden Key Car Rental | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Autostrad Rent A Car | Suzuki Baleno | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Autostrad Rent A Car | Nissan Sunny | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Byroad | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Quicklease Car Rentals | Nissan Kicks | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| DRIVUS | JAC Refine S3 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Autostrad Rent A Car | Nissan Kicks | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Suzuki Baleno | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the 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.
WV
Netherlands
Hyundai Elantra
4/20/24
We liked Dubai and the surroundings we visited by car.
BN
Israel
Hyundai Elantra
6/8/22
I visit in downtown area in dubai and around
i don't have many words to say
Just WOW , WOW , WOW !!!
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
Dollar
8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Quicklease Car Rentals
7.1 / 10
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$46.36
Lowest daily price
$17.66
Total cars available
381
Top 9 suppliers at Al Maktoum Int. Airport in 2024
Dollar
+97143365065
Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai
$23 - $507
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
Thrifty
+971529771859
Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai, South - Dubai
$24 - $213
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
Autostrad Rent A Car
+971505358214
Emirates Rd - Dubai South - Dubai
$22 - $155
Working hours
Mon:11:00 - 22:00
Tue:11:00 - 22:00
Wed:11:00 - 22:00
Thu:11:00 - 22:00
Fri:11:00 - 22:00
Sat:11:00 - 22:00
Sun:11:00 - 22:00
DRIVUS
+971525800788
Al Maktoum Int. Airport (Dwc)
$76 - $112
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 22:00
Tue:08:00 - 22:00
Wed:08:00 - 22:00
Thu:08:00 - 22:00
Fri:08:00 - 22:00
Sat:08:00 - 22:00
Sun:08:00 - 22:00
Keddy
+97148879716
Al Maktoum International Airport Dubai World Central Jebel Ali
$76 - $112
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
Blitz Car Rentals
+971547551447
Dubai International Airport, 67 Airport Rd, Garhoud, Dubai
$55 - $76
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 23:00
Tue:08:00 - 23:00
Wed:08:00 - 23:00
Thu:08:00 - 23:00
Fri:08:00 - 23:00
Sat:08:00 - 23:00
Sun:08:00 - 23:00
Shayar Rent A Car
+971523804237
Al Maktoum International Airport
$55 - $128
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 22:00
Tue:08:00 - 22:00
Wed:08:00 - 22:00
Thu:08:00 - 22:00
Fri:08:00 - 22:00
Sat:08:00 - 22:00
Sun:08:00 - 22:00
Golden Key Car Rental
+971522222849 / +97142885205
Al Maktoum Airport Dubai
$42 - $2,048
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 19:59
Tue:08:00 - 19:59
Wed:08:00 - 19:59
Thu:08:00 - 19:59
Fri:08:00 - 19:59
Sat:08:00 - 19:59
Sun:08:00 - 19:59
Quicklease Car Rentals
+97144087300 / 80078425 / +971501747231 / +971565076010 / +971562648818 / +971525668990
Emirates Rd - Dubai South - Dubai
$18 - $34
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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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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