Clean cars
Several renters found the cars clean, well-maintained and as described, including a newer Baleno and other recent vehicles.
Autostrad Rent A Car, Dubai International Airport - Terminal 1 Arrival
Al Garhoud
Autostrad Rent A Car is an airport car-rental desk at Dubai International Airport Terminal 1 Arrival in Al Garhoud. Reviews mention clean, well-maintained vehicles, reasonable rates, airport rentals and complimentary pick-and-drop service, though handover and deposit follow-up can vary.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
1,051 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Smooth process
Some customers reported quick, easy booking, pickup and return, with clear explanations of insurance and rental details.
Fair rates
Reviews describe reasonable or affordable pricing, with some customers receiving discounts on the regular rate.
Flexible extensions
One renter extended a booking for six weeks, while another received help arranging an extension at a good rate.
Pick-and-drop
A customer reported complimentary pick-and-drop service during repeated rentals.
Helpful guidance
One review specifically credits the team with explaining Dubai traffic rules to a renter.
Tips for a Better Visit
Film condition. Video every scratch and dent before driving away; one renter used footage to document pre-existing marks.
Confirm deposit. Ask how the deposit is held and when it will be released, since one customer was told to expect it after 30 days.
Allow buffer. Build extra time into airport returns and deliveries; a reported handover arrived more than an hour late.
Check tyres. Inspect tyre tread before accepting the car; a Nissan Sunny review reported smooth tyres and skidding on roundabouts.
Verify features. If you need CarPlay, confirm it is physically in the supplied car; one replacement also arrived without it.
Clarify cover. Confirm what insurance covers before pickup, especially when booking through a third-party platform.
Plan the visit
Practical details
مطار دبي الدولي - Airport Rd
Dubai Int'l Airport, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Nissan Patrol
Nissan Patrol appears as a vehicle reserved in advance by one customer.
Rabdan
One customer rented the Rabdan for a week and then extended the rental.
Nissan Sunny
A review identifies a Nissan Sunny whose tyre condition should be checked before use.
Common Concerns
Deposit delays
Multiple customers reported waiting beyond the stated 30-day period for security-deposit refunds, sometimes without replies.
Unexplained charges
Reviews describe post-rental card deductions, including a reported charge of around 3,000€ without an explanation.
Late handovers
A delivery arranged for 9:00–9:30 AM arrived around 10:15–10:20 AM, more than an hour late.
Vehicle swaps
Some renters received a different or lower-class vehicle, including a Montero replacing a reserved Nissan Patrol without compensation.
Condition disputes
Reviews mention worn tyres, disputed scratches and a €180 tyre repair charge despite full insurance.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
3,000 AED
security deposit
“They promised a deposit of only 1,000 AED, but charged my card 3,000 AED when I picked up the vehicle”Google review · March 2026
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The Bottom Line
Autostrad Rent A Car operates at Dubai International Airport Terminal 1 Arrival in Al Garhoud, serving travellers who need a rental car immediately after landing. Reviews mention airport pickup, complimentary pick-and-drop service, clean vehicles and occasional discounts. The fleet examples named by customers include the Baleno, Nissan Patrol, Rabdan and Nissan Sunny.
The experience is uneven. Some renters describe booking, pickup and return as quick and straightforward, with cars that were clean, well-maintained and as described. Others report long waits, poor communication and vehicle substitutions: a reserved Nissan Patrol was replaced by a Montero without compensation, while a Mazda 6 booking became a Chevrolet Groove.
Delivery and collection delays matter especially if you have a flight or appointment. The biggest caution is post-rental money handling. Several reviews describe security-deposit refunds taking longer than the stated 30 days, alongside unexplained card deductions or difficulty getting responses.
There are also disputes over scratches, insurance and repair costs, including a reported €180 tyre repair charge. If you rent here, photograph the vehicle and existing marks before departure, inspect the tyres, verify requested features such as CarPlay, and get the deposit-release terms and insurance responsibility in writing. Allow plenty of time for airport handover.