Renting a car at Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA) is the ideal choice if you intend to explore Morocco's Atlantic coast, the Rif mountains, or the imperial cities of Meknes and Fes. The rental desks are located inside the arrivals hall of Terminal 2, and the airport's location gives you immediate access to Morocco's primary motorways without fighting through central city gridlock.
Key facts
- Rental desks sit directly inside Terminal 2 arrivals hall.
- Economy compact cars start from €14–€20 per day when booked ahead.
- Immediate access to the A1 (Casablanca/Tangier) and A2 (Meknes/Fes) motorways.
- Credit card in the primary driver's name is required for the security deposit hold.
- Full-to-full fuel policy is standard among top-rated providers.
- Rabat's modern avenues are easy to navigate, but Medina areas are strictly pedestrian-only.
Rental desks & what you will pay
Rabat-Salé Airport hosts both major international brands (Avis, Hertz, Sixt, Europcar, Budget) and reputable domestic Moroccan agencies. Prices fluctuate by season: small hatchbacks (such as a Renault Clio, Dacia Sandero, or Hyundai i10) cost between €14 and €22 per day in low season, rising to €35–€50 during mid-summer. Booking online in advance locks in your vehicle category and allows you to compare comprehensive zero-excess insurance options without high airport counter markups.
Insurance, deposits and paperwork
To collect your vehicle, you must present a valid national driving licence (held for at least 1–2 years), passport, and a physical credit card issued in the main driver's name. Agencies typically block a security deposit ranging from €300 to €1,000 depending on the vehicle class. Debit cards and virtual cards are generally rejected at Moroccan airport desks. Always take time-stamped photographs or a video of the bodywork, rims, and windscreen before leaving the airport carpark, ensuring all pre-existing scratches are documented on the handover sheet.
Driving from Rabat Airport
RBA's location northeast of Rabat provides immediate bypass connections onto the national toll motorways (Autoroutes du Maroc - ADM). Heading south on the A1 brings you into Casablanca in 75 minutes. Heading north leads to Kenitra (30 min) and Tangier (2h30). Heading east along the A2 connects to historic Meknes in 90 minutes and Fes in under 2 hours. Moroccan motorways are modern, well-lit, and signposted in Arabic and French. Tolls are payable in cash or via Jawaz electronic tag pass.
Indicative fares
| Trip / service | Price from |
|---|---|
| Economy hatchback (e.g. Clio/Sandero) | from €14–20/day |
| Compact automatic / SUV | from €28–45/day |
| Security deposit hold (credit card) | €300–800 |
| Motorway toll (Rabat → Casablanca A1) | ≈23 MAD |
