Car Hire in the United Arab Emirates
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Dubai Media City Car Hire
Mini
Kia Picanto
or comparable
£ 13.00
/ per day
Golden Sands Hotel Apartments 3 Car Hire
Economy
Hyundai Accent
or comparable
£ 13.96
/ per day
Abu Dhabi Airport Car Hire
Compact
Nissan Sunny
or comparable
£ 15.35
/ per day
Dubai Al Quoz Car Hire
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£ 17.57
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Dubai Al Quoz Car Hire
Standard
Kia Rio
or comparable
£ 18.01
/ per day
Dubai Al Quoz Car Hire
Intermediate Elite Crossover
JAC Refine S3
or comparable
£ 19.20
/ per day
Al Maktoum Int. Airport Car Hire
Full-size
Hyundai Sonata
or comparable
£ 21.64
/ per day
City Centre Car Hire
Economy Elite
Toyota Yaris
or comparable
£ 34.49
/ per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 08:13 on 2023-10-02.
Travel Information
Language
Arabic,
English,
Hindi
English,
Hindi
Currency
AED
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+971
Average car hire price
£ 19.15 / per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
25 - 80 km/h
16 - 50 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 - 140 km/h
62 - 87 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.00%
Average gasoline price
£ 0.76 per litre
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.02 per litre
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.59 per litre
Top 2 Most Popular Cities in the United Arab Emirates
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Car Hire in Dubai starting at £ 13.00 per day
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Car Hire in Abu Dhabi starting at £ 14.33 per day
Top 5 Most Popular Destinations in the United Arab Emirates
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Car Hire at Abu Dhabi International Airport starting at £ 14.33 per day
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Car Hire at Dubai Al Quoz starting at £ 16.02 per day
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Car Hire at Dubai Business Bay starting at £ 23.73 per day
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Car Hire at Dubai Atlantis The Palm Hotel starting at £ 20.08 per day
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Car Hire at Abu Dhabi Airport road starting at £ 16.46 per day
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in the United Arab Emirates the most affordable?
Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in the United Arab Emirates fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in the United Arab Emirates
The best month to hire a car in the United Arab Emirates is August — when the average price for a hire is £ 21.85 per day. This is 34% less than the yearly average and 54% less than hiring a car in November (when the average price is £ 47.48 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in the United Arab Emirates?
Car hire lengths can vary according to the time of year. Longer periods of car hire are more common in July with an average of 8 days. Shorter periods of car hire are more common in January with an average of 6 days.
Average number of hire days in the United Arab Emirates
Which month is the most favoured for hiring a car in the United Arab Emirates?
Given the number of customers searching for a car in the United Arab Emirates, the month in which the highest number of people search for a hire car is February, while June is the month that sees the lowest demand for them.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in the United Arab Emirates Compared to the Yearly Average
Car Hire Information
| Car hire locations | 86 |
| Airport locations | 5 |
| Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Dollar, DRIVUS, Hertz, Keddy |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | £ 13 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Dollar |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Nissan Micra | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Dollar | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| AddCar | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Thrifty | Nissan Kicks | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Ford Figo | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Thrifty | Mazda 3 | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Dollar | MG ZS | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Hertz | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| DRIVUS | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
PM
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
16 September 2023
Sea World, Abu Dhabi
AK
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Pajero 5+2
2 September 2023
Staff were helpful car was clean as expected
PS
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
21 June 2023
Sightseeing, ability to be independent and get around at own pace. Value for money and non reliant on taxis
RP
United Kingdom
Nissan Sentra
2 February 2023
Golf golf and more golf
MS
United Kingdom
Toyota Rush
2 January 2023
Dubai Mall and Global village
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
Dollar
8.9 / 10
Lowest rated company
Avis
7.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
56
Total rental companies
21
Average daily price
£ 19.15
Lowest daily price
£ 13.00
Total cars available
3491
Top 21 Hire Companies in the United Arab Emirates in 2023
Dollar
24 locations
£ 13 - £ 253
Alamo
3 locations
KTC GULF Rent A Car
1 location
£ 24 - £ 480
Thrifty
41 locations
£ 13 - £ 313
AddCar
4 locations
£ 23 - £ 1281
Europcar
12 locations
£ 19 - £ 127
Enterprise
4 locations
£ 25 - £ 189
National
3 locations
£ 26 - £ 196
Cargets rent a car
23 locations
£ 168 - £ 1638
Legend Rent A Car
5 locations
£ 20 - £ 73
Hertz
9 locations
£ 20 - £ 109
Keddy
10 locations
£ 14 - £ 116
Interrent
4 locations
SIXT
1 location
£ 35 - £ 618
Autostrad Rent A Car
11 locations
£ 16 - £ 184
DRIVUS
18 locations
£ 18 - £ 82
GreenMotion
4 locations
£ 15 - £ 32
Blitz Car Rentals
17 locations
£ 18 - £ 74
Golden Key Car Rental
9 locations
£ 20 - £ 2217
Quick Drive
12 locations
£ 18 - £ 128
Avis
5 locations
£ 26 - £ 206
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