Rental cars at Dubai Intl. Airport from $27

Before you get into your rental car and drive off into the sunset, let us help you with the basics about Dubai Airport (DXB-Dubai Intl.).Dubai Airport (DXB-Dubai Intl.) is situated 8 miles to the south from downtown Sharjah.

If your trip to Dubai Airport (DXB-Dubai Intl.) is all booked but your travel itinerary is a little on the empty side, let us give you a few hints and tips.Once you hit the tarmac at Dubai Airport (DXB-Dubai Intl.), steer your rental car in the direction of Dubai Mall. This famous attraction is within an easy drive, so you’ll be able to get your trip started right away.Why spend time hanging out at the airport when you’ve got Dubai Tennis Stadium within easy reach?Head straight from arrivals to Dubai Fountain. Other attractions you shouldn’t forget about are Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and La Mer.

After a long flight, you’ll probably be eager to hightail it out of Dubai Airport (DXB-Dubai Intl.). Once you’ve picked up a rental car, exploring the surrounding area will be a breeze. The first stop on your list should be Ras Al Khaimah, 53 miles away. Al Manar Mall and Khuzam Family Park will keep you out of mischief here.

Fetch your luggage, stroll out of Dubai Airport (DXB-Dubai Intl.), and pick up your rental car. Which one you jump into depends on where you’re venturing. If you’ll be primarily driving in downtown Sharjah, around 8 miles from the terminal, opt for something zippy and small. A compact car with good maneuverability will be perfect for those bustling city streets. But with loads of things to see, like the picturesque sandy shores of the surrounding region, you’ll probably be racking up a few miles. A bigger vehicle, like a full-size car or an SUV, will make lengthier road trips a joy.

You’ll be glad to hear that there’s a huge range of luxury rental vehicles in Dubai Airport (DXB-Dubai Intl.). What you go with will depend on how much you want to spend and what you plan to do. Prestige vehicles offer the best in mod cons and comfort. If you want to indulge yourself, why not go for an SUV with all the bells and whistles, or perhaps a stylish medium-sized vehicle? Otherwise, if you’re just after a set of wheels to whiz around town in as economically as possible, maybe go for a versatile compact vehicle (or something else that won’t blow your budget).