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Car rental at Rabat-Salé airport: how it works

Rabat draws business travellers as much as visitors heading for the Kasbah of the Udayas or the Hassan Tower. Here is how pick-up works at Rabat-Salé airport, and where to go next.

In short : at MobilityLine, cars in Rabat are handed over at Rabat-Salé airport, with a 24/7 meet and greet coordinated with your flight. Prices start at 170 MAD per day (Dacia Sandero, 14 days or more), with no airport surcharge, and central Rabat is about 20 minutes away.

1What to know before you land

  • Our Rabat branch is at Rabat-Salé airport, on the Salé side, about 10 km from central Rabat. We meet all flights, 24/7.
  • Give your flight number when you book: we track your flight, and if it is delayed, the agent waits.
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pick-up.
  • The team speaks French, Arabic and English, and replies quickly on WhatsApp, 24/7.

Prices, deposit and drop-off in another city are summed up on our Rabat-Salé airport car rental page.

2Pick-up in 4 steps

  1. WhatsApp message once you have your luggage: our team meets you in the arrivals terminal. The exact meeting point is confirmed before you arrive.
  2. Document check: valid driving licence, ID (national ID card or passport), the main driver's credit card for the deposit and your booking confirmation.
  3. Vehicle inspection: walk-around with photos, fuel level and mileage recorded.
  4. Sign and go: about 20 minutes' drive to central Rabat.
Tip from our agency

To save time on arrival, send a photo of your licence and passport on WhatsApp before you travel.

3Prices in Rabat

Same rates as in all our cities, no airport surcharge, lower the longer you rent:

Model1-2 days3-6 days7-13 days14+ days
Dacia Sandero200 MAD/day190 MAD/day180 MAD/day170 MAD/day
Hyundai Grand i10250 MAD/day238 MAD/day225 MAD/day213 MAD/day
MG3+300 MAD/day285 MAD/day270 MAD/day255 MAD/day
Renault Kardian400 MAD/day380 MAD/day360 MAD/day340 MAD/day
Rates are 30% higher in high season · see the dates

The price includes Standard insurance (deposit from 8,000 MAD), VAT and unlimited mileage in Morocco. The Comfort package (+200 MAD/day) lowers the deposit to 2,500 MAD, and the Premium package (+350 MAD/day) removes it.

The deposit is taken on a credit card only. No credit card? See our no-deposit car rental in Rabat page.

4Business trips: what makes life easier

  • Automatic gearbox for the city: the MG3+ and Hyundai Grand i10 are automatic, and the Dacia Sandero comes in manual or automatic (subject to availability).
  • Delivery to your hotel or office within Rabat for 100 MAD if you are not arriving by plane.
  • Companies: invoice in the company's name and payment by bank transfer, on quote. See our Business Solutions.
  • Assignments of several weeks: up to -15% from 14 days, and long-term rental on quote beyond that.

In Rabat, avoid the administrative centre at office hours and watch for blue zones, which are paid; there are underground car parks at the medina and in Agdal. The tram often runs down the middle of the avenues: take care at crossings.

MG3+
Our offer
MG3+
From 255 MAD/day for rentals of 14 days or more · 300 MAD/day (1-2)
Rates are 30% higher in high season · see the dates

5Where to go from Rabat-Salé airport

DestinationDistanceIndicative driving time
Salé medinaabout 8 kma few minutes
Hassan Tower and Mohammed V Mausoleumabout 12 kmabout 20 min
Skhirat beachabout 30 kmdepending on traffic
Kenitraabout 40 kmabout 40 min (motorway)
Casablancaabout 100 kmabout 1 h 15 (motorway)
Fezabout 190 kmabout 2 h (motorway)
Tangierabout 250 kmabout 2 h 50 (motorway)

Indicative times, excluding breaks and traffic; check your route with a navigation app. The motorways to Casablanca, Fez and Tangier are toll roads: carry some cash.

6Returning the car, in Rabat or elsewhere

Come back to the airport before your flight with the same fuel level as at pick-up. A one-hour grace period applies to the scheduled time; beyond that, a 50 MAD admin fee, and more than 4 hours late, an extra day is charged. If you expect to be late, let us know on WhatsApp.

Flying home from another city? The one-way option lets you return the car in another of our cities, for a flat fee paid once:

Rabat → One-way fee
Casablanca550 MAD
Fez990 MAD
Tangier990 MAD
Marrakech1,430 MAD
Agadir1,870 MAD

Details on our one-way car rental page. Arriving by train? The car can also be handed over at a Rabat station for 100 MAD: see car rental at the train station.

7Frequently asked questions

Where do I pick up my rental car in Rabat?

At Rabat-Salé airport, with a 24/7 meet and greet, or delivered to your hotel or office within Rabat for 100 MAD.

How much does a rental at Rabat-Salé airport cost?

From 170 MAD per day for a Dacia Sandero for 14 days or more, and 200 MAD per day for 1 to 2 days. No airport surcharge; rates are 30% higher in peak season.

What if my flight is delayed?

We track your flight: if it is delayed, the agent waits. Just give your flight number when you book.

Can I return the car in Casablanca?

Yes, with the one-way option: a 550 MAD flat fee for Rabat → Casablanca.

Can a company pay by bank transfer?

Yes: for companies, invoice in the company's name and payment by bank transfer, on quote through our Business Solutions.

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