Car Rental in Dubai South

Car rental in Dubai South, where a car is not optional

Dubai South is a whole new city district built around Al Maktoum International Airport, with a logistics zone, business parks and residential neighbourhoods still filling up. Many people living here work in aviation, logistics or for the companies of the free zone, and families move here for newer homes and calmer streets. What they share is distance: shops, schools and the rest of Dubai are a drive away, and public transport is still limited.

Rentop is a marketplace: the cars belong to licensed rental partners in Dubai, and you book them at the price they set. There is no rental desk to look for in Dubai South. The partner brings the car to your address, you check it together with your documents, and you pay at that moment.

Today 452 cars can be delivered to Dubai South, from AED 85 per day.

404 of them are delivered free of charge anywhere in Dubai, Dubai South included.

When a partner charges for delivery, the fee ranges from AED 50 to AED 200 and is shown on the car page before you book.

Where we deliver in Dubai South

Many streets here are new and not always well known, so share a location pin with the partner along with your building or villa name.

• Residential buildings and townhouses in the Dubai South neighbourhoods, at the entrance.
• Offices and warehouses in the logistics district and the business park, at reception or the visitor gate.
• Al Maktoum International Airport, at a meeting point agreed with the partner.
• Neighbouring Expo City Dubai and Dubai Investment Park, a short drive away.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Dubai South?

The price does not depend on the district: a car costs the same in Dubai South as anywhere else in Dubai. What changes it is the category, the length of the rental and the deposit. The table above gives the starting price of each category today.

By the week, prices start from AED 500, and by the month from AED 1,475.

Because almost everyone here drives every day, a monthly rental is often the most sensible choice, and it costs less per day. For the lowest budget, look at our economy cars and sedans. Our guide explains how much it costs to rent a car in Dubai.

SUV rental in Dubai South

Living in Dubai South means long, fast motorway drives, open stretches where sand blows across the road, and weekly trips to the big malls further north. An SUV is comfortable at speed and takes a family's shopping in one go, which is why the grid above starts with SUVs.

Our SUV selection counts 191 cars from AED 85 per day.

• Daily commuter SUVs: a Toyota Highlander, a Hyundai Tucson or a Jetour X70 Plus.
• Big families: a Nissan Patrol, a Chevrolet Tahoe or an Infiniti QX80.
• Business visits: a BMW X5 or a Mercedes GLE.

Working shifts at the airport or in logistics

Airport and warehouse jobs often run early mornings, nights and weekends, when getting a ride is hardest. A rental car on a monthly basis solves that, and you can change car or category when your contract or your family situation changes. Companies hosting a visiting team can also book several cars, each on its own page.

No deposit car rental in Dubai South

Many cars can be rented with no deposit: nothing is blocked on your card, and each car shows whether it needs a deposit before you book. See them all on our no deposit car rental page.

352 of the 452 cars we deliver to Dubai South need no deposit.

Driving and parking in Dubai South

Dubai South is linked to the rest of the city by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road. Heading towards the coast, you reach Ibn Battuta Mall and then Dubai Marina. Salik tolls are counted during the rental and paid at the end of it.

Parking is usually easier than in the city centre: residential buildings and villas have their own spaces, and offices have staff and visitor car parks.

Each rental includes around 250 km per day. Check it on the car page if you commute long distances every day, as extra kilometres are charged at the rate shown there.

Two airports, two options

If you land at Al Maktoum International, the car can be delivered to you right there. If your flight leaves from Dubai International, on the other side of the city, allow plenty of time, or have the car delivered at Dubai Airport when you arrive and drive down to Dubai South.

Documents you need

UAE residents: a UAE driving licence and an Emirates ID. Tourists: a passport, a visit visa and your home driving licence. Licences from the UK, the United States, Canada, most European countries and many others are accepted as they are; for other countries, add an International Driving Permit. The minimum age depends on the partner and is shown on each car page.