United Arab Emirates car rentals

Driver's age: 26-65

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Cheap car rentals in the United Arab Emirates

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Hyundai Accent Hatch car
Hyundai Accent Hatch
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
C$ 14/day
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Nissan Sunny car
Nissan Sunny
or similar Small
4
2
4-5
C$ 16/day
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Hyundai Elantra car
Hyundai Elantra
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
C$ 16/day
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Class Standard Car car
Class Standard Car
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
C$ 20/day
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Nissan Altima car
Nissan Altima
or similar Large
5
2
4-5
C$ 30/day
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Mitsubishi Xpander car
Mitsubishi Xpander
or similar Van
5
5
4-5
C$ 26/day
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Class Full-size SUV car
Class Full-size SUV
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
C$ 39/day
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Kia Picanto car
Kia Picanto
or similar Small
2
2
2/4
C$ 17/day
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Ford Taurus car
Ford Taurus
or similar Large
5
5
4-5
C$ 36/day
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Ford Galaxy car
Ford Galaxy
or similar Van
5
2
4-5
C$ 43/day
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Infiniti Q50 car
Infiniti Q50
or similar Luxury
5
5
4-5
C$ 66/day
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Mini Convertible car
Mini Convertible
or similar Convertible
5
3
2/4
C$ 151/day
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Ford Edge car
Ford Edge
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
C$ 54/day
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Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
C$ 20/day
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MG ZS car
MG ZS
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
C$ 21/day
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Toyota Raize car
Toyota Raize
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
C$ 23/day
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Ford Escape car
Ford Escape
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
C$ 23/day
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Class Luxury SUV car
Class Luxury SUV
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
C$ 64/day
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Class Special SUV car
Class Special SUV
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
C$ 76/day
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Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.
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Autostrad Rent A Car
Standard
C$ 35/day
C$ 27/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for United Arab Emirates car rentals

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in the United Arab Emirates with confidence.

How far in advance should you book a rental car in the United Arab Emirates?

You should book your rental car in the United Arab Emirates around 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car rental company in the United Arab Emirates?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hertz (C$ 6.12/day), Hit (C$ 8.13/day), and Ace (C$ 15.57/day).

What is the most popular rental car in the United Arab Emirates?

SUV rentals (Class Economy SUV or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to rent in the United Arab Emirates. SUV rentals in the United Arab Emirates cost C$ 47/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as C$ 35/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in the United Arab Emirates?

The cheapest month to rent a car in the United Arab Emirates is August at an average cost of C$ 32/day. November is the most expensive month to rent a car in the United Arab Emirates when prices are C$ 52/day on average, which tends to be 79% above the yearly average rental price for the United Arab Emirates.

What rental car company in the United Arab Emirates has the most locations?

DRIVUS operates 95 locations in the United Arab Emirates, more than any other rental company.
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Top tips for renting a car in the United Arab Emirates

  • United Arab Emirates car rentals offer a number of advantages to those intending to visit various destinations in the country. Although metro and public buses operated by RTA are the most cost-effective, they suffer one major drawback: fixed departure schedules and routes to follow. You will, therefore, enjoy enhanced flexibility if you utilize the services of Avis, Hertz, Thrifty, Dollar, and other car rentals in the United Arab Emirates. With your car rental, you can choose your own departure time and the routes to follow.
  • Most of the roads in UAE, especially in its capital, Dubai, are wide and in good condition, which gives drivers a greater experience. However, on nearly all these wide roads, you will be sharing lanes with buses and trucks, some of whom change lanes without indicating. This not only applies in urban areas, but also in rural areas. You need to stay alert at all times when driving on any of the roads in the United Arab Emirates.
  • When renting a car in the United Arab Emirates, remember there is a strict requirement that all children up to four years old to be provided with a child safety seat. Therefore, if you will be driving with your young ones in UAE, find out if your car rental agency provides child car seats before picking up your car. Violation of this rule costs you 4 black points on your license and a fine of up to 400 AED (around 109 USD). Additionally, a front-seat passenger must be at least 10 years old and 145 cm in height.
  • The use of rented vehicles in the United Arab Emirates is limited to within the nation's boundaries. You must therefore leave your rented car behind and use other modes of transportation if you intend to travel across the borders of the United Arab Emirates into neighboring countries like Oman and Saudi Arabia. However, the majority of car rental companies in the United Arab Emirates assist their clients in finding car rentals in the bordering nations to which they are traveling.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in United Arab Emirates for C$ 27 or less
  • Standard rental cars in United Arab Emirates are around 79% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in the United Arab Emirates

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in the United Arab Emirates?

    On average a rental car in the United Arab Emirates costs C$ 35 per day.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in the United Arab Emirates?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • Where should I rent a car in the United Arab Emirates?

    Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in the United Arab Emirates are Dubai (85% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in the United Arab Emirates), Abu Dhabi (12%) and Sharjah (2%).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in the United Arab Emirates?

    On average a rental car in the United Arab Emirates costs C$ 248 per week (C$ 35 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in the United Arab Emirates?

    On average a rental car in the United Arab Emirates costs C$ 1,063 per month (C$ 35 per day).

  • What is driving like in the United Arab Emirates?

    The road network in the United Arab Emirates is generally modern and new. Drivers in the United Arab Emirates sit on the left side of the car because driving is on the right. Generally, there is a high level of observance of traffic laws in the UAE among most drivers. Therefore, it is safe to drive on most of the roads across the country.

  • How old do you have to be to rent a car in the United Arab Emirates?

    You must be 21 years and above to be able to rent a car from any of the car rental agencies in the United Arab Emirates, and to have a driver's license that is at least six months old. However, some car rental agencies set renters' age limits higher for some car types or models. For example, a number of companies require people renting expensive cars like Ferraris to be at least 25 years old.

  • How are gas prices in the United Arab Emirates?

    The price of a liter of gas in the United Arab Emirates is about 0.871 USD. This is equivalent to 3,200 AED. Expressed in terms of gallons, a gallon of gas in the United Arab Emirates is about 3.297 USD, which is equivalent to 12,113 AED. You should have some knowledge of gas prices before renting a car for you to budget accordingly.

  • What are the speed limits in the United Arab Emirates?

    Speed limits vary from one zone or road to the other. If you are driving on residential roads, you have to observe a speed limit of 40 km/h (25 mph). The speed limits on most of the highways in Dubai are among the highest in the world. For instance, the speed limit on Abu Dhabi-Al Ain (E22) is 100 km/h (62 mph). If you are driving in Abu Dhabi, the general speed limit is 140 km/h (87 mph).

Car rental directory

  • drivus

    DRIVUS car rental locations in the United Arab Emirates

    95 Locations

  • keddy

    keddy by Europcar car rental locations in the United Arab Emirates

    70 Locations

  • thrifty

    Thrifty car rental locations in the United Arab Emirates

    58 Locations

  • europcar

    Europcar car rental locations in the United Arab Emirates

    42 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car rental locations in the United Arab Emirates

    37 Locations

  • dollar

    Dollar car rental locations in the United Arab Emirates

    36 Locations

  • goldenkeycarrental

    Golden Key Car Rental car rental locations in the United Arab Emirates

    33 Locations

  • cargets

    Cargets rent a car car rental locations in the United Arab Emirates

    24 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car rental locations in the United Arab Emirates

    23 Locations

  • fastrent

    Fast Rent A Car car rental locations in the United Arab Emirates

    23 Locations

  • quickdrive

    Quick Drive car rental locations in the United Arab Emirates

    22 Locations

  • autostrad

    Autostrad Rent A Car car rental locations in the United Arab Emirates

    21 Locations

Car rental locations in the United Arab Emirates

Everything you need to know for your car rental in the United Arab Emirates

The rates displayed include all taxes and fees for car rentals for the class listed and were found by KAYAK users in the last 48 hours. Offers are subject to change and may not be available on all car rentals listed or dates of travel. Some car rental providers charge additional fees for other services (GPS, infant car seats, etc.). Please check the car rental providers' sites.

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