Rental requirements for SIXT at DXB
Dubai International Airport · Terminal 1/2/3
Quick answers
- Can I use a debit card with SIXT at DXB?
- 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.
- How much is the SIXT deposit at DXB?
- Deposit varies. Amount depends on vehicle.
- Does SIXT at DXB require a return flight?
- Not required: No return-itinerary requirement is stated in the current Dubai airport page or UAE rental terms.
- What is the minimum age to rent from SIXT at DXB?
- 21
Payment
Debit accepted
with conditions
Deposit / hold
Varies
Depends on vehicle
Return flight
Not required
Minimum age
21
What you need before pickup
- Full valid driver's license plus passport or identity document required; payment card must be in the main driver's name. Additional UAE residency/visa documentation can apply.
- Vehicle/category can raise minimum age and security-deposit requirements; debit-card exception may be unavailable for certain categories/bookings.
- 21+ at Dubai International Airport; some vehicle categories have higher minimum ages and an underage-driver fee may apply.
- A credit check may be performed.
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- The qualifying payment card used for pickup/security must belong to the main driver/renter.
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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
Full, valid original driver's license required at pickup; UAE/local-license rules depend on renter residence and license origin.
Passport
A passport or accepted identity document is required at pickup; UAE/GCC/residency status can determine which original identity and visa documents are required.
International Driving Permit (IDP)
An International Driving Permit or accepted translation may be required depending on the renter's license origin/language; the original national license remains required.
Card in renter's name
The qualifying payment card used for pickup/security must belong to the main driver/renter.
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Second ID
Passport or accepted identity document 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 or UAE rental terms.
Additional proof
UAE residency, employment/visit-visa, passport and other identity documentation can be required depending on renter status.
Local renters
UAE residents/GCC renters can have specific original ID, passport/visa and local-license requirements.
Foreign renters
Visitors may need passport, entry/residency documentation and IDP/translation support depending on license origin and nationality.
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Full rental requirementsPayment, deposit, return travel, age and vehicle restrictions.
- 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.
- Deposit / hold
- 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.
- Return flight
- Not required
No return-itinerary requirement is stated in the current Dubai airport page or UAE rental terms.
- Minimum age
- 21
21+ at Dubai International Airport; some vehicle categories have higher minimum ages and an underage-driver fee may apply.
- Credit check
- May apply
- Vehicle restrictions
- Vehicle/category can raise minimum age and security-deposit requirements; debit-card exception may be unavailable for certain categories/bookings.
- 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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