Rental requirements for Europcar at DXB
Dubai International Airport · Terminal 1/2/3
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with Europcar at DXB?
- Not accepted
- How much is the Europcar deposit at DXB?
- Deposit varies. Amount depends on vehicle and booking conditions.
- Does Europcar at DXB require a return flight?
- Not required: No return-itinerary requirement is stated in the current Dubai airport page.
- What is the minimum age to rent from Europcar at DXB?
- 21
Payment
Debit
not accepted
Deposit / hold
Varies
Depends on vehicle and booking
Return flight
Not required
Minimum age
21
What you need before pickup
- Valid driver's license plus passport or identity card and a qualifying credit card in the main driver's name required; some vehicles can require two credit cards.
- Selected large/luxury groups require age 25+ and can require additional credit-card/security conditions.
- 21+ under Dubai-specific rental terms; selected large/luxury vehicle groups require age 25+.
- The qualifying credit card must be in the main driver's first and last name; third-party cards are not accepted.
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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 required; Dubai-specific terms also apply minimum license-holding requirements.
Passport
A passport or identity card is required in addition to the driver's license; a passport specifically is not mandatory when an accepted identity card is presented.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
Foreign-license renters may require an International Driving Permit or official translation depending on license origin/language; the original national license remains required.
Card in renter's name
The qualifying credit card must be in the main driver's first and last name; third-party cards are not accepted.
See all ID & document details4 more document requirements · Some details are not published.
Second ID
Passport or identity card required in addition to the driver's license.
Address match
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Return / onward travel
No return-itinerary requirement is stated in the current Dubai airport page.
Additional proof
Some vehicle categories can require two credit cards or additional qualification documents.
Local renters
The official sources do not publish a clear answer.
Foreign renters
Foreign renters may need IDP/translation support and qualifying passport/identity documents depending on license origin.
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Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- 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.
- Deposit / hold
- 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.
- Return flight
- Not required
No return-itinerary requirement is stated in the current Dubai airport page.
- Minimum age
- 21
21+ under Dubai-specific rental terms; selected large/luxury vehicle groups require age 25+.
- Credit check
- Not published
- Vehicle restrictions
- Selected large/luxury groups require age 25+ and can require additional credit-card/security conditions.
- 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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