Abha International Airport (AHB) Car & Van Hire
Directions from Terminal
After leaving the luggage area from either the International or Domestic terminal, walk straight to towards the exit gate of the airport building and then turn right immediately and walk about for about 160m. Car Rental Agencies building will be on the right side (the 2nd building after the airport building).
Hiring a car at Abha International Airport (AHB)
Located inside the Abha International Airport terminal building, you'll find the Enterprise Rent-A-Car car hire branch ready to serve your transportation needs. After retrieving your luggage, simply follow the signs, which lead you on a brief walk to the rental counter, and pick up your car or van hire in Abha International Airport.
Abha International Airport is positioned around 23 kilometres east of Abha's city centre. With a car hire in Abha International Airport, you can enjoy a convenient way of reaching the city to discover its attractions. Enjoy the freedom to delve into Abha's rich heritage, stunning landscapes and vibrant markets according to your own schedule, taking in as much or as little as you like.
Upon leaving Abha International Airport, you'll have easy access to the Route 15 highway, which links Abha with neighbouring cities, such as Khamis Mushait and Dhahran Al Janub. Route 15 also connects to the Route 5 highway, offering convenient routes towards eastern cities like Jazan and further exploration within Saudi Arabia.
Abha International Airport naturally caters to the city of Abha and its surrounding regions in the Asir Province. Arriving here, you have the opportunity to explore the city's fascinating history, cultural sites and natural beauty. Key attractions include the Al Muftaha Village, the captivating Hanging Village of Al Habala and the lush Green Mountain Park. The airport also offers routes to various national and international destinations, opening up travel possibilities across the Middle East and beyond. You can fully appreciate the intriguing experiences and breathtaking sights this enthralling region has in store with a vehicle rental.
Rental Policies
All additional drivers must meet all rental requirements. All additional drivers must appear at the rental counter, present their driving licence and sign the rental agreement. Additional drivers can only be added to the contract at the start of the rental at the pick-up location. An additional driver fee of 25.00 SAR per day applies for each additional driver.
The minimum age requirement to rent all vehicles is 25. The maximum age to rent in 70. Renters between the age of 18 and 24 may rent the categories Mini, Economy, Compact, Intermediate Sedan, Small SUV, Economy SUV, Intermediate SUV. No additional fees apply to young drivers.
Vehicles can be driven in GCC countries and its permitted only for Saudi citizens and GCC nationals. Ferry crossings with the vehicles are not permitted. A cross border fee of 75 SAR plus Vat per rental applies. In all cases, customers must inform the rental branch of their intention to leave the country with the vehicle and require authorization. Customers are required to inform the rental branch about any cross border travel at least 3 hours in advance. Unauthorized cross border travel will result in a breach of contract and incur a penalty charge of 5000 SAR.
CDW - Collision Damage Waiver provides excess coverage for damage applied to the body of the vehicle. It does not cover damage to tires, windshields or the underbody of the vehicle during the rental. In case of vehicle accident/damage, a police report should be provided of the incident and rental will be responsible with an excess amount which ranges from 2000 SR - 5000 SR depending on the vehicle group.
All rentals where the vehicle is not returned to the same location as it was collected from will be subject to a one-way fee. The one-way fee varies based on car category, location and pick-up date. The exact amount of the one-way fee will be displayed during the reservation process when entering the dates, desired route and car category.
Fuel policy will be full to full. If the vehicle is not returned with a full tank, customer will be charged for fuel difference based on local fuel prices plus refueling fees. Refueling fees will be calculated as follows: If a customer returns the vehicle with a quarter of a tank or less (0 to 25%), refueling fees will be 50 SAR plus tax. If a customer returns with half tank (50%), refueling fees will be SAR 40 plus tax, and if a customer returned the vehicle with three quarters of a tank (75% -100%), customer will be charged for SAR 20 plus tax.
The booking duration of existing contracts cannot be extended. If the customer desires to extend their rental, they must create a new booking and visit the branch to close their current contract and execute the new booking. In case extending the rental period with the same booking, any additional days will be calculated based on the local rates. A refund will not be issued for returning the car early.
The accepted payment types for rental amount are cash, debit cards, and credit cards such as: Visa, Mastercard, and AMEX. While security deposit is only accepted by credit cards.
Driver's licenses must be valid for a minimum of six months from the date of vehicle return (rental agreement period). Digital driving licenses are only accepted for Saudi citizen and residents. Holders of the international driving license are required to show their passport and visitor's visa at the time of rental as an additional form of ID. Customers with international driving license are allowed to rent the vehicle for the first 90 days upon their arrival to the country. If they wish to continue the rental, they should inform the rental branch after they get the Saudi license and residency card. Visitors holding Umrah/Hajj visas are not allowed to rent and Holders of a multiple/single exit re-entry visas are also not allowed to rent a car.
Third Party Liability coverage is included in all rates and provides cover for third parties and property in the event of an accident up to the coverage limit of SAR 10,000,000 - 10 million Saudi Riyals. A police report is mandatory in the event of an accident and a deductible amount of SAR 1500 will apply.
Abha International Airport (AHB) Car Hire FAQs
For additional questions, please visit our main car hire FAQs page.