Dubai car rental information
| Pick-up location | Dubai |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Premium, Premium SUV, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
| Rental locations | 297 |
| Airport locations | 78 |
| Popular agencies | Alamo, Europcar, Dollar, DRIVUS, Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
Cheap car rentals in Dubai
| Economy | C$ 18/day |
| Compact | C$ 22/day |
| Intermediate | C$ 24/day |
| Standard | C$ 29/day |
| Full-size | C$ 30/day |
| Minivan | C$ 60/day |
| Full-size SUV | C$ 40/day |
| Premium | C$ 43/day |
| Luxury | C$ 74/day |
| Premium SUV | C$ 48/day |
| Compact SUV | C$ 24/day |
| Intermediate SUV | C$ 28/day |
| Supplier choice | C$ 29/day |
| Standard SUV | C$ 35/day |
Top tips for renting a car in Dubai
- Dubai roads have speed limits and cameras to ensure safe driving for everyone, including visitors with rental cars. Most United Arab Emirates (UAE) motorways allow a speed of between 60-75mph. However, you need to check if some areas have different speeds marked. For example, you must drive at slower speeds between 25-40 mph on urban roads. Cameras on Dubai roads capture vehicles in these streets, and you may pay a hefty fine for failure to follow speed limits. In addition, Dubai police are across many UAE roads to ensure cars obey the speed limits and prevent congestion, especially in the city.
- Most Dubai car rentals allow you to drive on entire UAE roads. It's safe and easy to navigate on these routes because most roads are of high quality. Therefore, you only need to follow the road rules, such as driving on the right-hand side of the road, have a driving license, or an international driver's permit (IDP). Further, you can never get enough of the attractions near the city, including the Grand Mosque, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Louvre. Besides, when driving rental cars in the town, there are numerous fuel stations to ensure your vehicle is fueled, so you get a maximum adventure.
- Dubai has high temperatures, especially if you're traveling during the summer months. These temperatures tend to be high even during the winter seasons. Thus, book a cheap rental car with good air conditioning and spacious for everyone. Again, roads in Dubai are excellent, making it easy to drive different types of car rentals despite the climate. Whether you book a saloon car or a 4 x 4 jeep, ensure that you’re comfortable as you explore the city during the hot weather. Again, ensure to stay hydrated throughout your stay in Dubai to remain healthy.
- Excited to hit the road after landing in Dubai? Fortunately for visitors looking to rent a vehicle, rental car centers are located in the lobbies of all three terminals of Dubai International Airport. So, no matter if you are landing in Terminal 1, 2, or 3, you can quickly pick up a car and be out of the airport in no time.
- When driving on the highways, drivers should keep their eyes open for the United Arab Emirates’ somewhat unique road hazards, including camels and goats. Similar to deer and other wildlife in the United States, goats and camels will often wander onto the more remote roads in the UAE. They are not daily visitors, but they do make frequent appearances, so it pays to be cautious especially on empty roads.
- Driving is very popular in Dubai and, unfortunately, that means rush hour can be quite severe. The typical morning rush hour goes from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and in the evening from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Along with the standard Monday through Friday rush hour traffic, Sundays are also included on the list of rush hour traffic days as many commuters are returning to the city for work.
- An advantage to renting a car while you are in Dubai is that you are no longer stuck in the city. The United Arab Emirates has plenty to offer aside from Dubai and with a car it is as simple as a quick drive to reach neighboring emirates such as Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, where you will find the King Faisal Mosque and Saadiyat Island, respectively.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Dubai for C$ 28 or less
- Book your rental car in Dubai at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in Dubai are around 29% more expensive than airport locations on average
- Compact rental cars in Dubai are around 63% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Dubai
What type of car is recommended for driving in Dubai?
If you want to fit in, a luxury sports car is certainly the best rental option for Dubai. However, if you are just looking to get around, then you really have your pick of the litter as the streets and roads in Dubai will fit vehicles of all sizes. Gasoline is also affordable, so even a gas guzzler will do alright on the streets of Dubai.
What’s the speed limit in Dubai?
Speed junkies will rejoice to hear that Dubai has some of the fastest highways in the world with the freeways going all the way up to 140 km/h (86 mph). Aside from those roads however, the standard range of speeds is 40 km/h (25 mph) to 60 km/h (37 mph) on residential roads and 100 km/h (62 mph) on rural roads.
Where are the best places to park in Dubai?
Parking is widely available in Dubai and visitors should have no problem finding a free spot no matter where they go. Travelers should note that parking fees are broken down into a number of categories. The three primary categories are commercial, non-commercial, and special areas; amongst those, commercial and non-commercial split into a further two separate zones that charge different rates. The exact tariffs will be posted on signage by the parking lots, but it pays to know in advance that fees are not uniform across the city.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Dubai?
On average a rental car in Dubai costs C$ 38 per day.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Dubai?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Ace (C$ 18/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (C$ 22/day) and Thrifty (C$ 24/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Ace Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai null (9 kilometers from city center).
Can I rent an automatic car in Dubai?
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Dubai. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
How much is gas price in Dubai?
The average gas price in Dubai is C$ 4.59 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 55 and C$ 73, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Dubai?
Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Dubai.
Which car rental companies are at Dubai Intl airport (DXB)?
Car rental companies onsite at Dubai Intl airport include Hertz, GREEN MOTION, Europcar, Ace, Budget, DRIVUS, Alamo, Sixt, keddy by Europcar and Dollar.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Dubai Intl airport (DXB)?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Dubai Intl airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Alamo, Sixt, Thrifty, keddy by Europcar, Dollar, Avis and Fast Rent A Car.
How can I find car rentals near me in Dubai?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does a Compact car rental cost in Dubai?
A Compact car rental in Dubai costs C$ 19 per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car rental cost in Dubai?
A Standard car rental in Dubai costs C$ 21 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car rental cost in Dubai?
An Economy car rental in Dubai costs C$ 26 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Dubai?
In Dubai, cars are most frequently rented at DRIVUS Dubai International Airport, 67 Airport Rd, Garhoud, Dubai (11 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Dubai?
On average a rental car in Dubai costs C$ 252 per week (C$ 36 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Dubai?
On average a rental car in Dubai costs C$ 1,081 per month (C$ 36 per day).
Which car rental companies in Dubai have updated their vehicle cleaning and safety policies because of Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Some car rental companies in Dubai which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Hertz, Europcar and Budget
Is it easy to navigate roads with cheap car rentals in Dubai?
Dubai roads have directions signposted in Arabic and English. Thus, it's easy to read and navigate the streets, even on multiple lanes. However, be keen and use Google Maps if you need to enter malls and various sights.
Can I get free parking for my cheap car rental in Dubai?
Most hotels and Dubai Mall offer free parking, but you need to pay for valet service. Some malls allow free parking for the first hours of the day only. However, overnight parking in the malls isn't allowed, and you can face fines.
Dubai car rental reviews and directory
Budget
4.8
Mediocre
106 reviewsCleanliness
5.5
Comfort
5.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.8
Value for money
4.4
8 locations in Dubai
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2.0 Poor
Mar. 2021
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Extra charges on pick-up for airport taxes when other companies do not charge. Car had with an odor of cigarettes. Returned the car 10 h earlier. Rates not really good.6.0 Okay
Jan. 2021
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Staff. LateCons:
Speed up process4.8 Mediocre
Feb. 2020
Cons:
Clarify the insurance value in the website, as we could calculate our budget accordingly.2.0 Poor
Nov. 2019
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The vehicle was booked with basic insurance but once the car was to be collected Budget requested me to pay the basic insurance again. So this was paid twice. Tax Invoice from Budget not yet received.2.0 Poor
Jul. 2019
Pros:
Did get a chance to like anything they didn’t have the suv I wantedCons:
Better customer service8.0 Very good
Jun. 2019
Cons:
Reduce the amount of holding fee or depositAvis
4.7
Mediocre
34 reviewsCleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.5
Value for money
4.8
12 locations in Dubai
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2.4 Poor
Jun. 2019
Pros:
NothingCons:
Rude staff Price discrimination based on bank (more likely national origin) Damaged car False accusations regarding damages to gain more fees8.0 Very good
Apr. 2019
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Staff was very kind and attentive.Cons:
The car was about 3-4 years old and the AC didn't work well.2.0 Poor
Feb. 2019
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the car is differentCons:
the car is different2.4 Poor
Jan. 2019
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I don't like their serviceCons:
I don't like their services also the price is high2.0 Poor
Jan. 2019
Pros:
That my family was safe after vehicle malfunctionedCons:
This branch Terminal 2 offered me a vehicle with poor maintenance. My family and I could have died on the highway when it malfunctioned. The staff couldnt care less about our situation and Mangosh even told me that ‘this is the Emirates, we are different, we dont offer the services you are asking for’. The team was deceitful and rude. I reported this branch to consumer protection services. If you dont want to die, avoid renting. I’ve contacted my credit card company to dispute payment to them. Kayak should not promote them.2.4 Poor
Jan. 2019
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I just liked the performance of the car.Cons:
The interior of the car was absolutley dirty!! Very small car. It didn’t fit all of our 3 luggages. The price we paid for this car was not worried at all.keddy by Europcar
10.0
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
19 locations in Dubai
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug. 2022
Alamo
7.3
Good
21 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
7.5
8 locations in Dubai
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Clean car fast checkinCons:
Need put a sign board in airport with name of Alamo10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2021
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Staff friendly car clean and dis-infected.6.0 Okay
Mar. 2021
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I wanted to rent for an extra day but couldn’t get the same rates, so returned. It was an inconvenience. Why can’t car rental companies in Dubai extend rentals at same discounted rates?8.0 Very good
Jan. 2021
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Friendly and promptCons:
Faster service4.4 Mediocre
May 2018
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Nice vehicleCons:
Almost an hour later than promised, exterior filthy, interior had bugs. Attendants spoke very poor english. Some documents in Arabic only.8.0 Very good
Feb. 2023
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.1
Good
11 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
7.5
8 locations in Dubai