Quick pickup
One customer booked online and left with the car in about 10 minutes.
Sixt Rent a Car Dubai Airport T3
Al Garhoud
Sixt Rent a Car Dubai Airport T3 is a 24/7 airport car-rental operation in Al Garhoud, with pickup handled from the Terminal 3 Arrivals hall and the car park below. Reviews highlight clean vehicles, quick returns and helpful guidance, though booking and deposit details deserve careful checking.
Reputation Score
3.5
★★★★☆
684 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Clean cars
Several customers received vehicles that were clean, well-maintained and ready on time.
Fast returns
The car-park team completed one return in two minutes after immediately checking the vehicle.
Clear guidance
Reviews describe staff explaining the rental details and vehicle condition clearly before departure.
Terminal transfer
One customer’s booking from another terminal was moved to Terminal 3 for convenience.
Issue resolution
A customer with a foreign-card deposit problem said it was resolved in five minutes.
Tips for a Better Visit
Film condition. Record a video at collection and list every existing mark before driving away.
Confirm model. Reconfirm the exact model and seating capacity before pickup, especially with Expedia or other third-party bookings.
Check deposit. Ask in advance which card types are accepted and how much will be held; deposit terms varied by card in reviews.
Allow time. Build in extra time at arrivals because the terminal counter can queue before the car-park handover.
Monitor charges. Keep checking your card after return and request written explanations for any new charge or refund delay.
Check tolls. Budget for Dubai tolls: one five-day renter reported 15 toll charges and separate fuel spending.
Plan the visit
Practical details
D89 Airport Rd
Al Garhoud, 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
Toyota Corolla
A customer specifically reported booking a Toyota Corolla but being told it was unavailable and receiving a GAC GA4 instead.
GAC GA4
The GAC GA4 was given as a substitute for a booked Corolla; the reviewer strongly disliked the replacement.
Tonale
One customer booked a Tonale, reported that it was faulty, and later received a GTI replacement.
GTI
A GTI was supplied as the replacement vehicle after the reported Tonale fault.
Mazda
One five-day Dubai booking was for a Mazda, although the customer received a new Chinese sedan model instead.
Common Concerns
Car mismatch
Multiple reviews say the reserved vehicle was unavailable, including a Corolla booking replaced by a poor-quality GAC GA4.
Deposit delays
Customers report waiting 10 days to several weeks for deposits, with one support timeline reaching 28 days.
Unexpected charges
Reviews describe damage or other charges appearing after return without prior notice or supporting explanation.
Arrival queues
One repeat customer found a long airport-terminal queue with only one employee processing requests.
Poor escalation
Some customers say branch management or promised follow-ups never responded after a problem.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 1,000
insurance deposit
“I was charged AED 1,000 for an insurance deposit and was told it would be refunded”Google review · July 2026
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The Bottom Line
Sixt Rent a Car Dubai Airport T3 lets you collect a rental from the Terminal 3 Arrivals counter, then pick up the vehicle in the car park below. Customers mention ordinary cars such as Mazda, Toyota Corolla and Chinese GAC GA4, as well as higher-spec bookings including the Tonale and GTI. Some praised clean vehicles, clear explanations and a pickup completed in around 10 minutes.
The experience is uneven. Returns can be impressively quick—the car-park team completed one in two minutes—but the arrivals desk has also attracted queues, with one repeat renter seeing only one employee processing customers. The branch operates 24/7 and has no drop box, so returns are handed to staff rather than left unattended.
The biggest caution is paperwork and money. Several customers reported reserved models being unavailable or third-party booking details being wrong. Others described deposits taking 10 days to several weeks to come back, plus damage or other charges appearing after return without clear notice.
The supplied policy says major credit cards are accepted and debit cards are not, while one review describes a debit-card exception with a larger deposit. Confirm the card rule, exact car, mileage, fees and inspection record before leaving, film the vehicle, and monitor your account after return.