If you land at Sharjah airport (SHJ) and are staying in Dubai, the easiest way to get a rental car is usually in Dubai itself: take a taxi to your hotel or to our office in Dubai Marina and collect the car there. Delivery to Sharjah airport is not part of our standard terms, but you can ask us about it when booking. Every car has a refundable deposit from AED 1,000, and insurance plus 250 km a day are included.
Why so many trips start in Sharjah
Sharjah is the emirate next door to Dubai, and its airport is a base for many low-cost airlines. Fares are often lower than into Dubai International (DXB), so plenty of people holidaying in Dubai fly in through SHJ. The airport is on the eastern side of Sharjah, about 60 km from Dubai Marina.
For car rental, the key point is that you land in a different emirate. Our standard delivery terms cover Dubai: on rentals of 7 days or more, delivery and return anywhere in Dubai are free, and on shorter rentals delivery and return together cost 210 AED. Sharjah, including the airport, is outside that, so SHJ delivery is agreed separately.
Three ways to get your car
- Taxi to the hotel, car in the morning. Many Sharjah flights arrive at night or in the early hours. The least stressful option is a taxi to your hotel, some sleep, and the car delivered to the hotel in Dubai at a time that suits you.
- Taxi to our Dubai Marina office. The office in Princess Tower is open daily from 10:00 to 19:00. If you land during the day and are staying in or near the Marina, you can come straight to us and leave in the car.
- Delivery to Sharjah airport. Possible by arrangement. Send us your flight number and arrival time when booking and we will tell you whether it works and on what terms.
Taxis wait outside the terminal at SHJ, and ride-hailing apps also operate. We do not quote a fare, because it depends on where in Dubai you are going and the time of day; go by the meter or the estimate in the app.
The first drive from Sharjah into Dubai
The roads between Sharjah and Dubai are among the busiest in the country. In the morning traffic flows towards Dubai, in the evening back towards Sharjah, and at peak times the routes through Sharjah city can crawl for a long time. If you take the car at the airport, plan around that.
- Bypass the city. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road (E311) and Emirates Road (E611) run east of central Sharjah and are usually quicker than the roads through town.
- Timing. Late at night and in the middle of the day the roads are lighter. On a weekday morning arrival, expect heavy traffic heading into Dubai.
- Salik. The Dubai sections have Salik toll gates. The charge is taken automatically and paid by the renter at actual cost, like any fines.
- Fatigue. After an overnight flight, unfamiliar motorways are best left until you have rested. That is another reason to take a taxi and pick the car up in Dubai.
Which car to choose after a flight
Luggage is what matters most after landing. Prices are as of November 2026; the current price is on each car page.
| Car | Seats | Day, AED | Week, AED | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Raize 2024 | 5 | 148 | 890 | one or two people, light luggage |
| Toyota Camry 2025 | 5 | 180 | 1,170 | a couple or family, big boot |
| Kia Sportage 2025 | 5 | 190 | 1,240 | a family crossover |
| Nissan X-Trail 2025 | 7 | 200 | 1,300 | families of up to seven |
| Kia Carnival Noblesse 2022 | 8 | 298 | 1,890 | a large family with suitcases |
| Toyota Hiace 13 Seater 2023 | 13 | 300 | 1,800 | groups |
For a stay of a week or longer, the weekly rate beats the daily one and Dubai delivery becomes free. Every car has a refundable deposit from AED 1,000, and the exact amount is shown on its page. Some cars come from a partner company with a 1,000 AED deposit and a minimum of 3 or 7 days.
Returning the car before a Sharjah flight
The same logic works in reverse. It is usually easiest to return the car in Dubai, at the office or by collection from your address, and take a taxi to SHJ. You avoid guessing how long the traffic into Sharjah will take and where to leave the car. If you would rather return it at the airport, raise it when booking. Before the return, refuel as agreed and take photos of the car. Salik and fines that arrive later are paid at actual cost.
What to tell us when booking
Send a request through the form on the car page or write to info@rentalcars-dubai.ae, and include:
- that you are landing at Sharjah airport, with your flight number and arrival time;
- where and when you want the car: at the office, at your Dubai hotel or, by arrangement, at the airport;
- your rental dates and how you will pay: cash, bank card or e-wallet. With a card, the rental amount may be held as a pre-authorisation and charged at the end.
Drivers must be at least 21 with one year of experience. Licences from the EU, the UK, the US and a number of other countries are accepted on their own; visitors from countries such as Russia, India or Pakistan need an International Driving Permit with their national licence. If your flight is delayed or your dates change, agree the change with us in writing.
