Looking for car hire at Dubai Airport? VPS Rental Cars compares deals at Dubai International Airport DXB across 800+ trusted suppliers, with on-airport counters in Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. From economy cars for Dubai city driving to luxury cars, supercars, premium SUVs and 7-9 seater people carriers for groups, find the right hire car with no hidden fees, free cancellation and instant voucher in 60 seconds.
Looking for car hire at Dubai Airport?
VPS Rental Cars compares car hire deals at Dubai International Airport DXB, the busiest airport in the Middle East and gateway to the UAE.
We search over 800 trusted suppliers to find you the best available rate with no hidden fees, free cancellation on most bookings and your instant voucher in 60 seconds.
On-airport suppliers are located in Terminal 1, Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, with car hire desks in Arrivals and vehicles parked in the multi-storey car parks directly opposite, a short walk with no shuttle needed for on-airport brands.
Off-airport companies operate from Al Garhoud and Deira with free shuttle buses.
Whether you need an economy car for Dubai city, a premium SUV for desert trips or a luxury car and supercar for Downtown, you can compare all car types in one search.
Dubai is unique compared to your other 15 locations.
It is the only destination where luxury car hire searches outperform economy.
For business trips to DIFC, meetings in Business Bay or staying at hotels on Sheikh Zayed Road, a luxury car such as a Mercedes C-Class, BMW 5 Series, Audi A6 or Porsche is standard and often cheaper than in Europe due to high availability at DXB.
For tourists heading to Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina, an SUV like a Toyota Prado, Nissan Patrol, Range Rover or Lamborghini Urus is the most popular choice, offering higher visibility, strong air conditioning and space for luggage.
Economy and compact cars like a Toyota Yaris, Hyundai Accent or Kia Picanto remain the best value for short stays, solo travellers and tight parking in Deira and Bur Dubai.
They are ideal if you are staying in one area and want low fuel costs.
For families and groups of 6 to 9 people travelling together from DXB, people carriers and vans such as the Toyota Previa, Honda Odyssey, Kia Carnival or Mercedes Vito are essential.
These are in very high demand during school holidays, Eid and the winter high season from November to March.
Automatic transmission is standard on almost all cars in Dubai, unlike Spain, so you do not need to filter for automatic specifically.
Dubai International Airport DXB has three terminals.
Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 are connected and handle most international flights including Emirates, while Terminal 2 handles flydubai, low-cost and regional flights.
Car hire is available in all three terminals.
After you collect your luggage, follow signs for Car Rental or Rent a Car.
Desks for Hertz, Avis, Sixt, Europcar, Budget, Thrifty and local premium brands like Diamond Lease and UDrive are located in the Arrivals hall.
Cars are collected from the terminal car parks P1, P2 and P3.
Allow 20-30 minutes extra at pickup during peak arrival times in the evening.
For returns, follow signs for Rental Car Return and refuel before entering the airport road system as fuel stations inside the airport area are limited.
Most suppliers at DXB operate on a full-to-full fuel policy.
Take photos of your fuel gauge, mileage and any existing damage at pickup.
Salik tolls in Dubai are electronic with no cash gates.
All hire cars have Salik tags fitted and tolls are charged automatically to your rental bill, typically 5 AED per crossing.
Check with your supplier if tolls are included or billed separately.
Driving in Dubai is on the right-hand side and is generally straightforward thanks to wide multi-lane highways and clear English signage.
Dubai Airport DXB to Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa is 15 minutes via Al Maktoum Road or Sheikh Zayed Road.
To Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah is 30-35 minutes, and to Abu Dhabi is 90 minutes via the E11.
Speed limits are 60-80 km/h in the city, 100-120 km/h on highways, with many fixed speed cameras.
Fines are high and automatically linked to the car plate, so they will be charged by your rental company.
Parking in Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates and most hotels is free for guests, but roadside parking in Downtown, Marina and Deira is paid via RTA meters or the RTA Dubai app.
Avoid driving during rush hour from 7:30-9:30am and 5:00-7:30pm on Sheikh Zayed Road as traffic is extremely heavy.
For desert safaris, self-driving in the dunes is not recommended unless you have a 4x4 with desert experience.
Book a guided tour and keep your hire car for city and highway use.
A car gives you freedom to visit Abu Dhabi and the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Al Ain, Hatta and the northern emirates of Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, all within 1-2 hours of DXB.
VPS Rental Cars compares Dubai car hire across 800+ trusted suppliers at Dubai Airport DXB and in Dubai city, including international brands and local luxury specialists.
Instead of checking each supplier separately, you see economy, SUV, luxury, supercar and people carrier options side by side with total pricing that includes CDW, theft protection, Salik and airport surcharges upfront.
Most bookings include free cancellation, so you can secure your car early for the winter season and change dates if your plans change.
You receive your instant voucher in 60 seconds to show on your phone at the rental desk.
Our comparison covers all key filters for Dubai, including luxury cars and supercars, premium SUVs, 7-9 seater people carriers and vans, economy cars for budget trips and long-term rentals for monthly stays.
If you are looking for car hire at Dubai Airport DXB, compare deals with VPS Rental Cars today using the search form at the top of this page.
