Which rental companies at DXB accept debit cards?

Rental company rules at DXB

• Alamo

  Terminal 1/3

  Debit card: Not accepted

  Debit cards are not accepted for the pickup security/deposit requirement. A debit card may be used only to settle an outstanding balance at the end of the rental.

  Return flight: Not required

  Vehicle limits: Pickup/security deposit requires a major credit card; renter-document and license-origin rules vary by residency/nationality.

• Avis

  Terminal 1/2/3

  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.

  Return flight: Not required

  Vehicle limits: Some SUV/larger and premium categories require age 25+ and higher deposit/security authorization.

• Budget

  Terminal 1/2

  Debit card: Not accepted

  A valid credit card is required for the security deposit and online reservation qualification. Budget UAE does not publish debit as an accepted security method at Dubai Airport.

  Return flight: Not required

  Vehicle limits: Vehicle/category determines deposit tier and may have additional license/payment conditions.

• Enterprise

  Terminal 1/3

  Debit card: Not accepted

  Debit cards are not accepted for the pickup security/deposit requirement. A debit card may be used only to settle an outstanding balance at the end of the rental.

  Return flight: Not required

  Vehicle limits: Pickup/security deposit requires a major credit card; renter-document and license-origin rules vary by residency/nationality.

• Europcar

  Terminal 1/2/3

  Debit card: Not accepted

  The direct Dubai International Airport page requires a credit card in the main driver's name and explicitly states that debit, prepaid, Electron, Maestro and electronic cards are not accepted.

  Return flight: Not required

  Vehicle limits: Selected large/luxury groups require age 25+ and can require additional credit-card/security conditions.

• Hertz

  Terminal 1/3

  Debit card: Not accepted

  A valid credit card in the renter's name is required for pickup/security blocking. Debit cards may be accepted for rental payments but are not accepted for the security authorization.

  Return flight: Not required

  Vehicle limits: Vehicle/category can raise minimum age and security/payment requirements.

• National

  Terminal 1/3

  Debit card: Not accepted

  Debit cards are not accepted for the pickup security/deposit requirement. A debit card may be used only to settle an outstanding balance at the end of the rental.

  Return flight: Not required

  Vehicle limits: Pickup/security deposit requires a major credit card; renter-document and license-origin rules vary by residency/nationality.

• SIXT

  Terminal 1/2/3

  Debit card: Conditional

  A credit card is the standard pickup/security method. If the renter has no valid credit card, SIXT UAE terms allow a debit card under an exception with an AED 157.50 administration fee (except GCC nationals) and AED 1,000 added to the required security deposit. Prepaid cards are not accepted.

  Return flight: Not required

  Vehicle limits: Vehicle/category can raise minimum age and security-deposit requirements; debit-card exception may be unavailable for certain categories/bookings.