Abu Dhabi Airport (AUH) Car Rental

Minimum rental age - 21 years.  Maximum rental age - 65 years. There is no young drivers surcharge. 10 percent of insurance claim is to be borne by renters aged below 25 years at the time of accident if the driver is at fault.

It is not permitted to cross the UAE border.
Please be advised that it is not permitted to take 4 x 4s off road.

Damage Waiver with Theft Protection (CDW) reduces the excess in the event of damage or theft of the vehicle when no responsible third party is identified.
CDW is optional and if not included in the reservation, is available for purchase at the counter.

The applicable excess amounts are:

1200 AED: Mini, Economy, Compact, Intermediate, Standard
1500 AED: Full-size Sedan, Standard SUV
2000 AED: Full-size SUV, full-size All-Terrain, Premium Special
2500 AED: Premium, Premium Elite Coupe,
4000 AED: Luxury Special, SUV and Premium Elite Crossover

The excess will be charged every time a vehicle is damaged, lost or stolen. Customers are required to provide an official police report (in case of damage) or an official police report and the original car key (provided at the time of hire) in case of theft.
Failure to provide an official police report (with the original car key in case of theft) voids the CDW and the hirer is liable for the full amount of damage caused or the value of the vehicle in case of theft.
CDW does not cover damages to tyres, windshields or the underbody of the vehicle during the hire unless it is part of an accident with an official police report.
CDW does not cover damages where no third party is involved. CDW is not insurance.

Airport locations will facilitate Delivery and Collection services as they operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To arrange delivery and collection service please contact 0097142203023. Delivery and Collection service is applicable at the cost 52.50 AED- within city limit and 157.50 AED- outside city limits. This service has to be pre booked 24 hours in advance. Contact Number- 0097126425115 or Reservations NCR reservationsncr at national-ae.com. All fees quoted include VAT.

One-ways are permitted within UAE only. A drop charge may apply for some one-way rentals. This charge is quoted at the time of reservation.

Vehicle will be supplied with a full tank of fuel and should be returned in the same condition.
Should be the rental vehicle be returned with less than a full tank of fuel a refueling fee based on the market rate of fuel and an additional 25 percent service fee of the refuel will apply.

If selected and paid for, PAI Personal Accident Insurance provides Renter and Renters passengers with Accidental Death, Accident Medical Expenses and Ambulance Expense benefits. A daily premium of 10.00 AED for all groups applies.

All major credit cards are accepted – Amex, MasterCard, Visa. Traveller cheques are accepted.. Vouchers are accepted. Cash payments are accepted but only at the time of rental return and with a supporting credit card. A credit card is always required for deposits, and the deposit is held on the card until the vehicle is returned. The deposit required is 3,000.00 AED and is taken to cover any excess or refueling charges that may occur. Credit cards must be valid for a minimum of six months from the time that they are presented at the counter.

Roadside assistance is provided by the rental location on behalf of National.  Roadside assistance is available 24-7 by calling the number displayed in the rental car windscreen sticker. This service is free of charge. Roadside Assistance includes mechanical assistance, towing, replacement car, lockouts, lost keys and pickups. This protection is subject to the terms and conditions of your rental contract and applicable laws. Roadside Assistance service does not cover breakdowns outside of the United Arab Emirates.

Any valid driving licence is acceptable, apart from those with endorsements and penalties.
Drivers must be in possession of a valid driving licence held for at least one year.

Visitors from the UK, USA, France, Japan, Belgium, Holland, Switzerland, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Austria, Ireland, Spain, Norway, Canada, Poland, Finland, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Korea, Turkey, Hong Kong, Singapore, China Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Portugal, Luxembourg, Slovakia, Greece, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Qatar are allowed to drive in the UAE with their local valid driving licence.

An international driving permit is required for visitors from any other country.
A UAE Driving Licence is required for renters holding a UAE Residence Visa.
Any visitors on a work visa must ensure that they have the required residence visa and meet the previous requirement before they will be able to hire.

Third Party Liability Coverage limits are AED 3,500,000 in respect of Third Party property damage and unlimited for Third Party Bodily Injury.