Rental requirements for Avis at DXB
Dubai International Airport · Terminal 1/2/3
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with Avis at DXB?
- Not accepted
- How much is the Avis deposit at DXB?
- AED 3,000–AED 5,000. Amount depends on vehicle.
- Does Avis at DXB require a return flight?
- Not required: No return-itinerary requirement is stated in the current UAE terms for Dubai airport pickup.
- What is the minimum age to rent from Avis at DXB?
- 21
Payment
Debit
not accepted
Deposit / hold
AED 3,000–AED 5,000
Amount depends on vehicle
Return flight
Not required
Minimum age
21
What you need before pickup
- Valid passport/Emirates/GCC ID, valid driver's license held at least 1 year, qualifying credit card in renter's name, and visa/entry documentation where applicable.
- Some SUV/larger and premium categories require age 25+ and higher deposit/security authorization.
- 21+ for most passenger cars; some SUV/larger vehicle groups require age 25+. A young-driver surcharge applies under age 25.
- The qualifying credit card used for security/pre-authorization must be in the renter's name and remain valid for at least 3 months.
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ID & documents to bring
Document requirements can depend on your payment method, residency, or where your license was issued.
Driver's license
Valid driver's license held for at least 1 year is required.
Passport
Tourists must present a valid passport; UAE/GCC residents/nationals can use qualifying Emirates/GCC identity documentation under the published terms.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
An International Driving Permit is required where applicable based on license origin/nationality, in addition to the original license.
Card in renter's name
The qualifying credit card used for security/pre-authorization must be in the renter's name and remain valid for at least 3 months.
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Second ID
Identity documents beyond the driver's license are required; accepted combination depends on tourist, UAE resident or GCC status.
Address match
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Return / onward travel
No return-itinerary requirement is stated in the current UAE terms for Dubai airport pickup.
Additional proof
Visa/entry documents and additional identity evidence may be required depending on renter status.
Local renters
UAE residents/nationals must present qualifying Emirates/GCC identity and license documentation.
Foreign renters
Tourists require passport plus qualifying license/IDP documentation and UAE entry documentation where applicable.
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Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- Debit card
- Not accepted
Debit cards are not accepted for the required security pre-authorization/deposit. Debit may be used for payment, but the renter must present a valid credit card in their name for security qualification.
- Deposit / hold
- AED 3,000–AED 5,000
Security pre-authorization equals estimated rental price plus AED 3,000–5,000 depending on vehicle/category.
- Return flight
- Not required
No return-itinerary requirement is stated in the current UAE terms for Dubai airport pickup.
- Minimum age
- 21
21+ for most passenger cars; some SUV/larger vehicle groups require age 25+. A young-driver surcharge applies under age 25.
- Credit check
- No
- Vehicle restrictions
- Some SUV/larger and premium categories require age 25+ and higher deposit/security authorization.
- Location
- Terminal 1/2/3
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- Not accepted
Terminal 1/3
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- AED 3,000 security deposit for all vehicle categories plus the estimated rental cost; deposit can remain held for up to 30 days.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not required
- Not accepted
Terminal 1/2/3
- Deposit
- AED 3,000–AED 5,000
- Security pre-authorization equals estimated rental price plus AED 3,000–5,000 depending on vehicle/category.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not required
- Not accepted
Terminal 1/2
- Deposit
- AED 1,500–AED 4,000
- Pre-authorization equals rental price plus AED 1,500–4,000 depending on vehicle/category, less any amount already prepaid.
- Minimum age
- 25
- Return flight
- Not required
- Not accepted
Terminal 1/3
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- AED 3,000 security deposit for all vehicle categories plus the estimated rental cost; deposit can remain held for up to 30 days.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not required
- Not accepted
Terminal 1/2/3
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Security deposit required on a qualifying credit card. The current direct DXB page does not publish one exact deposit amount; older Dubai country terms listed AED 1,500, so the current amount is treated as booking/category-specific rather than carried forward as a fixed figure.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not required
- Not accepted
Terminal 1/3
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Security pre-authorization/block required on the qualifying credit card; exact amount varies by vehicle type and is not published as one DXB-wide figure.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not required
- Not accepted
Terminal 1/3
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- AED 3,000 security deposit for all vehicle categories plus the estimated rental cost; deposit can remain held for up to 30 days.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not required
- Conditional
Terminal 1/2/3
- Deposit
- Deposit varies
- Security deposit required; base amount depends on vehicle/category. Under the debit-card exception, AED 1,000 is added to the normal security deposit.
- Minimum age
- 21
- Return flight
- Not required
| Rental company | Branch | Debit | Deposit | Return flight | Min age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Terminal 1/3 | Not accepted | Deposit variesAED 3,000 security deposit for all vehicle categories plus the estimated rental cost; deposit can remain held for up to 30 days. | Not required | 21 |
| Avis | Terminal 1/2/3 | Not accepted | AED 3,000–AED 5,000Security pre-authorization equals estimated rental price plus AED 3,000–5,000 depending on vehicle/category. | Not required | 21 |
| Budget | Terminal 1/2 | Not accepted | AED 1,500–AED 4,000Pre-authorization equals rental price plus AED 1,500–4,000 depending on vehicle/category, less any amount already prepaid. | Not required | 25 |
| Enterprise | Terminal 1/3 | Not accepted | Deposit variesAED 3,000 security deposit for all vehicle categories plus the estimated rental cost; deposit can remain held for up to 30 days. | Not required | 21 |
| Europcar | Terminal 1/2/3 | Not accepted | Deposit variesSecurity deposit required on a qualifying credit card. The current direct DXB page does not publish one exact deposit amount; older Dubai country terms listed AED 1,500, so the current amount is treated as booking/category-specific rather than carried forward as a fixed figure. | Not required | 21 |
| Hertz | Terminal 1/3 | Not accepted | Deposit variesSecurity pre-authorization/block required on the qualifying credit card; exact amount varies by vehicle type and is not published as one DXB-wide figure. | Not required | 21 |
| National | Terminal 1/3 | Not accepted | Deposit variesAED 3,000 security deposit for all vehicle categories plus the estimated rental cost; deposit can remain held for up to 30 days. | Not required | 21 |
| SIXT | Terminal 1/2/3 | Conditional | Deposit variesSecurity deposit required; base amount depends on vehicle/category. Under the debit-card exception, AED 1,000 is added to the normal security deposit. | Not required | 21 |
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