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Thrifty, Dubai Airport Ter-1 Car Rental

Thrifty 1000+ ratings, 9 reviews

Dubai, Dubayy, United Arab Emirates

10.0 / 10 Excellent

Thrifty - Dubai Airport Ter-1 Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

In Terminal 1

Telephone

+97142245404 / +971545836539

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Dubai Airport Ter-1 car rental location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Dubai Airport Ter-1 car rental.

Located in Terminal 1, please follow Car Rental sign to Car Rental Center

Drop-off Instructions

Please return to T1, google map link:https://maps.app.goo.gl/ecP7TPPmohX9Uzeo6

Opening Hours

Days of WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Opening hours
00:00 -24:00
00:00 -24:00
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00:00 -24:00

Security Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards(pre-authorization)
Representative Car ModelsDeposit Amount (approx.)Business Days Required for Refund

Applicable to all car types, incl. Compact, SUV, Economy, Mini and more.

Pack up ^
AED 1500-500030-30

Accepted Cards

Credit cards in the main driver's name from the following issuers are accepted: UnionPay, Visa, Master, AMEX

UnionPay Visa Master AMEX

DinersClub,JCB,Discover are not accepted.

E-voucher

Accepted on mobile, a printout is not required.

Age requirements

21 - 70 years old

Driver's License Requirements

This location does not have a requirement for how long you must have held your driver’s license.

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

GCC Driving License

Original South Korea Driving License (English version)

An English translation must be provided on the back of the driver's license.

Original Japanese Driving Licence + Dealer translation

Translation templates provided by car rental companies, available online for free: https://jp.qeeq.com/tld-topic

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in United Arab Emirates

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

Not allowed:

Towards any countries, taking rental cars crossing border is not allowed.

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

CNY 200-300 for other car models.

AED 4000 for Volvo Xc60,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

CNY 500-600 for other car models.

AED 4000 for Volvo Xc60,

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess:

CNY 100-200

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.9 mi from Dubai Airport

27.3 mi from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport

Railway Stations

2 mi from Al Qiyadah Station

2.2 mi from Creek Station

2.2 mi from Dubai Healthcare City Station

Hotels

2.3 mi from Lotus Grand Hotel

6.3 mi from City Nights - 3B Villa City View

6.3 mi from Maison Privee - Loft West

Other Landmarks

3.5 mi from Al Bastakiya

4.1 mi from Heritage Village

6.1 mi from The Dubai Fountain

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location
coordinates: 25.2491158 55.3522395

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 10.0 / 10 Excellent

  • Vehicle condition: 0.0
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 0.0
  • Spaciousness: 0.0
  • Counter staff: 0.0
  • Pick-up location: 0.0
  • Drop-off location: 0.0
  • Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
  • Drop-off time: 10-30 mins

  • Mirabelle Ingersoll

    Dubai

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, October 2, 2024

    Very good, quite satisfactory.
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  • Jean Coffey

    Dubai

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Monday, October 7, 2024

    Overall very satisfied.
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  • Pamela Crofts

    Dubai

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, October 6, 2024

    Pretty good.
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  • Arvin Ben

    Dubai

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Thursday, February 6, 2025

    Pickup was very efficient, but returning the car was somewhat troublesome as parking fees were required, and the car was not rented or returned with a full tank.
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  • Leo Tours

    Dubai

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Saturday, February 8, 2025

    Very satisfied, quick and convenient pickup and drop-off process.
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  • Tess Obadiah

    Dubai

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Monday, February 10, 2025

    Smooth communication and excellent service attitude. We added Oman coverage insurance for 4 days on the spot. However, the rental company mentioned that even with insurance, if there is an incident in Oman, we are still responsible for transporting the car back to Dubai, which is a reasonable requirement. The rental company also passed a traffic speeding fine from Dubai to us, costing several hundred dirhams.
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  • Elvira Kitto

    Dubai

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Wednesday, June 4, 2025

    Very satisfied, very efficient.
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  • Marina Pitman

    Dubai

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Tuesday, October 7, 2025

    Very good.
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  • Anonymous

    Dubai

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Monday, December 22, 2025

    First off, huge kudos to the staff – especially the team who handled my return. They were super patient and really nice. Shout-out to Beverly, Alex, and TBO!
    The car was very new and drove great, though the A/C took a little while to really kick in.
    I even drove it to Abu Dhabi.
    Parking in Dubai was easy – just download an app and you’re good to go. Abu Dhabi was a bit more annoying since you actually need coins for parking.
    Read More >

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What's the address of the rental location?

In Terminal 1

What is the Telephone Number?

+97142245404/ +971545836539

How to Pick up from Branch or Car Park & After Hours Pickup Must-know?

The Thrifty - Dubai Airport Ter-1 car rental location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Dubai Airport Ter-1 car rental.

Located in Terminal 1, please follow Car Rental sign to Car Rental Center

How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

Please return to T1, google map link:https://maps.app.goo.gl/ecP7TPPmohX9Uzeo6

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car Rental Location?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

Accepted on mobile, a printout is not required.

What are the Driver's Age Requirements for this Car Rental Company?

21 - 70 years old

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car Rental Location?

This location does not have a requirement for how long you must have held your driver’s license.

  • For foreign renters, you need to bring:

    Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

    Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

    GCC Driving License

    Original South Korea Driving License (English version)

    An English translation must be provided on the back of the driver's license.

    Original Japanese Driving Licence + Dealer translation

    Translation templates provided by car rental companies, available online for free: https://jp.qeeq.com/tld-topic

  • For local renters, you need to bring:

    Full driver's license issued in United Arab Emirates

Additional Extras

To be updated

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

  • Airports

    0.9 mi from Dubai Airport

    27.3 mi from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport

  • Railway Stations

    2 mi from Al Qiyadah Station

    2.2 mi from Creek Station

    2.2 mi from Dubai Healthcare City Station

  • Hotels

    2.3 mi from Lotus Grand Hotel

    6.3 mi from City Nights - 3B Villa City View

    6.3 mi from Maison Privee - Loft West

  • Other Landmarks

    3.5 mi from Al Bastakiya

    4.1 mi from Heritage Village

    6.1 mi from The Dubai Fountain

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