Car Hire in the United Arab Emirates
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Dubai Int. Airport
Economy
Hyundai i20 or comparable
£7.55 per day
Dubai Int. Airport
Compact
Nissan Versa or comparable
£8.99 per day
Dubai Int. Airport
Mini
Nissan Micra or comparable
£9.27 per day
Abu Dhabi Mazyad Mall
Standard
MG MG5 or comparable
£10.81 per day
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Dubai Al Barsha
Intermediate
Hyundai Accent Sedan (i25) or comparable
£10.82 per day
The Royal Hotel
Mini Elite SUV
Nissan Kicks or comparable
£12.41 per day
City Centre
Intermediate Elite SUV
Renault Duster or comparable
£16.48 per day
Dubai Int. Airport
Oversized Monospace
Mitsubishi Xpander or comparable
£17.57 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:00 on 01/06/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
Arabic, English, Hindi
Currency
AED
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+971
Average car hire price
£12 per day
Average car hire length
8 days
Speed limit within city centre
25 - 80 km/h or 16 - 50 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 - 140 km/h or 62 - 87 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.00%
Average petrol price
£0.57 per litre or £2.16 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.50 per litre or £1.91 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£0.66 per litre or £2.51 per gallon
The 2 most popular cities in the United Arab Emirates
Top 7 Most Popular Locations in the United Arab Emirates
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in the United Arab Emirates the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in the United Arab Emirates fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and 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 May — when the average price for a hire is £20.27 per day. This is 11% less than the yearly average and 27% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is £27.68 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?
How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in August — an average of 9 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in June — an average of 7 days.
Average number of hire days in the United Arab Emirates
Which month is 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, December is the most popular, while June is the month that sees the lowest demand.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in the United Arab Emirates Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 111 |
| Airport locations | 6 |
| Popular suppliers | Autostrad Rent A Car, DRIVUS, Enterprise, Alamo, Hertz |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Large cars, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | £8 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Hit |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autostrad Rent A Car | Nissan Kicks | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| DRIVUS | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Autostrad Rent A Car | JAC Refine S3 | 4 | 1 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Ford Figo | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| DRIVUS | MG ZS | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Hertz | Toyota Corolla Cross | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Autostrad Rent A Car | Suzuki Ciaz | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Alamo | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Enterprise | Ford Figo | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| Quick Drive | Nissan Kicks | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the 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.
SK
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi ASX
16/04/2025
The flexibility of having a car allowed us to visit Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah at our leisure.
MS
Saudi Arabia
Nissan Sunny
27/11/2024 
OC
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Outlander
31/10/2024
Dune experience, sites and tourist spots. Gold souks.. marina..
JUST TOO HOT all the time
SO
United Kingdom
Ford EcoSport
31/10/2024
Abu dhabi and Dubai eas great saw family friends and great attractions.
YR
United Kingdom
JAC Refine S3
28/09/2024
Visited
Burj kalifah
Dessert safari
Aquarium
Marina Beach
Sheikh zayed grand mosque
Dubai mall
Festival mall
Wafi mall
And stayed at Al jaddaf rotana suite hotel
MA
United Kingdom
MG ZS
22/09/2024
Good
MA
United Kingdom
Chevrolet Captiva
14/06/2024
I would avoid Middle East in the summer months (May - Sept), way too hot to go out and about during the day.
NA
United Kingdom
Ford Mondeo
01/06/2024
Lovey car used way zip sat nav gave latest speed checks and shortest routes
BB
Malawi
Citroën C3 Aircross
25/12/2023
Driving to water park in umm al quwain water park called dreamland, kite beach night sporting activities and attending wedding in abu dhabi !
ZA
Saudi Arabia
Mitsubishi Attrage
19/09/2023
I moved between the cities of the Emirates and it was a wonderful visit.
PM
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
16/09/2023
Sea World, Abu Dhabi
AK
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Pajero 5+2
02/09/2023
Staff were helpful car was clean as expected
PS
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
21/06/2023
Sightseeing, ability to be independent and get around at own pace. Value for money and non reliant on taxis
RP
United Kingdom
Nissan Sentra
02/02/2023
Golf golf and more golf
MS
United Kingdom
Toyota Rush
02/01/2023
Dubai Mall and Global village
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
KTC GULF Rent A Car
9.2 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Avis
6.5 / 10
Total number of reviews
134
Total rental companies
37
Average daily price
£11.74
Lowest daily price
£7.55
Total cars available
12609
Top 37 suppliers in the United Arab Emirates in 2025
KTC GULF Rent A Car
2 locations
£18 - £434
Dollar
27 locations
£12 - £283
Goldcar
8 locations
£10 - £20
Hertz
9 locations
£17 - £397
Quick Drive
28 locations
£12 - £432
RightCars
2 locations
£9 - £13
Optimo Rent
1 location
£9 - £13
Uptown Rent A Car
4 locations
£60 - £980
Alamo
2 locations
£13 - £75
Ok Mobility
2 locations
£21 - £131
U-Save
6 locations
£12 - £37
ABBYCAR
2 locations
£20 - £41
ACARENT
3 locations
£24 - £49
NUCarrentals
1 location
£24 - £49
Thrifty
48 locations
£12 - £379
Autostrad Rent A Car
29 locations
£10 - £217
NextCar
2 locations
£10 - £217
National
2 locations
£16 - £87
SIXT
1 location
£21 - £439
AddCar
4 locations
£12 - £813
Shayar Rent A Car
17 locations
£11 - £106
Europcar
22 locations
£13 - £325
Priceless
2 locations
£13 - £325
Golden Key Car Rental
4 locations
£9 - £1,538
Enterprise
12 locations
£13 - £90
GreenMotion
4 locations
£11 - £37
Keddy
21 locations
£10 - £98
Autounion
9 locations
£10 - £2,330
Hit
1 location
£8 - £10
Budget
15 locations
£11 - £188
Ace Rent a car
5 locations
£8 - £77
Legend Rent A Car
6 locations
£17 - £66
Blitz Car Rentals
18 locations
£15 - £63
DRIVUS
58 locations
£11 - £691
Surprice
1 location
£11 - £125
Quicklease Car Rentals
6 locations
£11 - £130
Avis
12 locations
£13 - £161
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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