Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)

Car rental at Al Maktoum International Airport, compare prices & where to collect

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

Most rental companies at Al Maktoum International Airport are in the terminal or a few minutes away by shuttle. Booking ahead is almost always cheaper than the counter and locks in a car, especially in season.

Al Maktoum International Airport is about 25 km southwest of Dubai from Dubai.

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Car rental from Al Maktoum International Airport, every provider

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Not just the centre

From Al Maktoum International Airport to other towns

Sharjah · 55 km, ~77 min · AED138-AED219
Ajman · 65 km, ~68 min · AED159-AED253
Abu Dhabi · 92 km, ~96 min · AED217-AED344
Fujairah · 121 km, ~127 min · AED278-AED442
Ras Al Khaimah · 127 km, ~133 min · AED291-AED462

Estimates based on distance and the local tariff. Booking ahead is usually cheaper.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

Where do you collect the car at Al Maktoum International Airport?

Desks are in the arrivals hall or a dedicated car park with a shuttle. After booking online you go to the company's desk with the voucher and your passport.

How much is a rental car at Al Maktoum International Airport?

Price varies by season and car group. Compare every company below, the gap on the same car runs to tens of percent, and full insurance is usually the biggest difference.

Is there a one-way fee if you drop off elsewhere?

Yes, almost always, from €30 up, depending on distance. If your route is a loop, returning to the same airport avoids it.

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Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Distances & fares: distance calc + local tariff · Terminal detail: the airport site

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