Car Hire in the United Arab Emirates
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Dubai Int. Airport
Mini
Mitsubishi Attrage
or comparable
£10.59
per day
Dubai Downtown
Economy
Mitsubishi Attrage
or comparable
£11.52
per day
Dubai Int. Airport
Compact
Kia Rio
or comparable
£13.37
per day
City Centre
Standard SUV
Mitsubishi ASX
or comparable
£14.43
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
City Centre
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£14.56
per day
City Centre
Full-size
Hyundai Sonata
or comparable
£19.84
per day
Abu Dhabi Forsan Central Mall
Economy Elite
Toyota Yaris Sedan
or comparable
£23.80
per day
Dubai Internet City
Standard Elite
Volkswagen Jetta
or comparable
£25.68
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 08:49 on 2024-07-13.
Travel Information
Languages
Arabic, English, Hindi
Currency
AED
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+971
Average car hire price
£17 per day
Average car hire length
7 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
£0.72 per litre or £2.71 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.55 per litre or £2.08 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£0.95 per litre or £3.61 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 March — when the average price for a hire is £20.76 per day. This is 13% less than the yearly average and 23% less than hiring a car in May (when the average price is £27.04 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 May — an average of 8 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in January — 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, February is the most popular, while September 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 | 104 |
| Airport locations | 6 |
| Popular suppliers | DRIVUS, Hertz, Alamo, Autostrad Rent A Car, Thrifty |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Large cars, Medium cars |
| Lowest price | £11 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Autostrad Rent A Car |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Toyota Corolla Cross | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Ford Figo | 3 | 2 | Small cars |
| DRIVUS | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Autostrad Rent A Car | JAC Refine S3 | 4 | 1 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Suzuki Baleno | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Quick Drive | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Ford EcoSport | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Hertz | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| DRIVUS | JAC Refine S3 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
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.
MA
United Kingdom
Chevrolet Captiva
14 June 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
1 June 2024
Lovey car used way zip sat nav gave latest speed checks and shortest routes
BB
Malawi
Citro?n C3 Aircross
25 December 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 September 2023
I moved between the cities of the Emirates and it was a wonderful visit.
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
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Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
KTC GULF Rent A Car
8.7 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Avis
6.3 / 10
Total number of reviews
108
Total rental companies
27
Average daily price
£16.72
Lowest daily price
£10.59
Total cars available
14071
Top 27 suppliers in the United Arab Emirates in 2024
KTC GULF Rent A Car
1 location
£21 - £443
Alamo
2 locations
£11 - £140
Dollar
26 locations
£14 - £411
Hertz
9 locations
£12 - £83
Thrifty
42 locations
£14 - £387
Quick Drive
12 locations
£16 - £182
Enterprise
11 locations
£13 - £163
DRIVUS
19 locations
£14 - £125
AddCar
4 locations
£13 - £798
Goldcar
9 locations
£14 - £36
Shayar Rent A Car
17 locations
£14 - £109
National
2 locations
£14 - £157
Europcar
19 locations
£15 - £261
Cargets rent a car
23 locations
£156 - £1,585
Golden Key Car Rental
38 locations
£12 - £1,579
SIXT
1 location
£21 - £519
Keddy
14 locations
£13 - £75
GreenMotion
4 locations
£12 - £27
ACARENT
3 locations
£22 - £53
Surprice
1 location
£12 - £64
Autostrad Rent A Car
18 locations
£11 - £222
Autounion
9 locations
£26 - £1,423
Ace Rent a car
2 locations
£13 - £110
Budget
5 locations
£26 - £114
Blitz Car Rentals
18 locations
£16 - £53
Legend Rent A Car
5 locations
Avis
9 locations
£15 - £109
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