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 AMEX (C$ 9.67/day), Blitz Car Rentals (C$ 10.55/day), and DRIVUS (C$ 10.97/day).
What is the most popular rental car in the United Arab Emirates?
Rentals in the Small category (Class Economy SUV or similar) are the most popular option in the United Arab Emirates, costing C$ 38/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as C$ 13/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$ 28/day. November is the most expensive month to rent a car in the United Arab Emirates when prices are C$ 54/day on average, which tends to be 100% above the yearly average rental price for the United Arab Emirates.
What rental car company in the United Arab Emirates has the most locations?
Avis operates 24 locations in the United Arab Emirates, more than any other rental company.
United Arab Emirates car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in the United Arab Emirates by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
SUV
Van
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
C$ 17 - C$ 24
All Car Types
C$ 70 - C$ 91
How much does it cost to rent a small car in the United Arab Emirates?
How much does it cost to rent a medium car in the United Arab Emirates?
How much does it cost to rent a large car in the United Arab Emirates?
How much does it cost to rent an SUV in the United Arab Emirates?
How much does it cost to rent a van in the United Arab Emirates?
How much does it cost to rent a luxury car in the United Arab Emirates?
How much does it cost to rent a convertible in the United Arab Emirates?
Small car rentals in the United Arab Emirates typically cost around C$ 21 per day. The best time to book is July, when prices average C$ 17 per day, which is about 20% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 74% cheaper than the average rental in the United Arab Emirates, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car rentals in the United Arab Emirates typically cost around C$ 45 per day. The best time to book is May, when prices average C$ 41 per day, which is about 9% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 44% cheaper than the average rental in the United Arab Emirates, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car rentals in the United Arab Emirates typically cost around C$ 57 per day. The best time to book is May, when prices average C$ 49 per day, which is about 15% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 29% cheaper than the average rental in the United Arab Emirates, offering more comfort for longer trips at a reasonable price.
SUV rentals in the United Arab Emirates typically cost around C$ 53 per day. The best time to book is June, when prices average C$ 38 per day, which is about 29% less than the yearly average. SUVs can be 34% cheaper than the average rental in the United Arab Emirates, providing extra space and capability for groups or road trips at a reasonable price.
Van rentals in the United Arab Emirates typically cost around C$ 58 per day. The best time to book is July, when prices average C$ 43 per day, which is about 26% less than the yearly average. Vans can be 28% cheaper than the average rental in the United Arab Emirates, yet they are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Luxury car rentals in the United Arab Emirates typically cost around C$ 162 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average C$ 135 per day, which is about 17% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 51% more expensive than the average rental in the United Arab Emirates but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible rentals in the United Arab Emirates typically cost around C$ 38 per day. The best time to book is July, when prices average C$ 28 per day, which is about 27% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are surprisingly 53% cheaper than the average rental in the United Arab Emirates, providing a rare opportunity for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
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Autostrad Rent A Car
Luxury
C$ 34/day
C$ 26/day
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$ 26 or less
Small rental cars in United Arab Emirates are around 40% 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$ 34 per day.
How can I find car rentals near me in the United Arab Emirates?
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 (76% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in the United Arab Emirates), Abu Dhabi (19%) and Sharjah (5%).
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$ 241 per week (C$ 34 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$ 1,034 per month (C$ 34 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 car rental locations in the United Arab Emirates
99 Locations
keddy by Europcar car rental locations in the United Arab Emirates
78 Locations
Thrifty car rental locations in the United Arab Emirates
64 Locations
Europcar car rental locations in the United Arab Emirates
56 Locations
SURPRICE CAR RENTAL car rental locations in the United Arab Emirates
54 Locations
Sunnycars car rental locations in the United Arab Emirates
49 Locations
Dollar car rental locations in the United Arab Emirates
34 Locations
Golden Key Car Rental car rental locations in the United Arab Emirates
33 Locations
Budget car rental locations in the United Arab Emirates
26 Locations
Cargets rent a car car rental locations in the United Arab Emirates
24 Locations
Avis car rental locations in the United Arab Emirates
24 Locations
Quick Drive car rental locations in the United Arab Emirates
23 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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