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Abu Dhabi (Downtown), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Cheapest car rental rates

Hyundai i10

or similar Mini
Automatic
5
A/C
4
Hyundai i10
$21.20
per day
Rental office
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Ford EcoSport

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
Ford EcoSport
$22.04
per day
Delivery only
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MG 3

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
MG 3
$23.68
per day
Delivery only
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Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
Mitsubishi Mirage
$24.02
per day
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Travel information

Languages
Arabic, English, Hindi
Currency
AED
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+971
Average car rental price
$40 per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
25–80 km/h or 16–50 mph
Speed limit out of town
100–140 km/h or 62–87 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.00%
Average gas price
$0.79 per liter or $2.99 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.68 per liter or $2.57 per gallon
Highest gas price
$0.87 per liter or $3.29 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Abu Dhabi (Downtown)

  1. Dubai Al Barshafrom $21.66 per day
    108.8 km / 67.61 miles away
  2. Dubai Jumeirahfrom $22.53 per day
    110.8 km / 68.85 miles away
  3. Dubai Al Quozfrom $18.57 per day
    114.2 km / 70.96 miles away
  4. Dubai Business Bayfrom $21.03 per day
    120.6 km / 74.94 miles away
  5. Dubai Mallfrom $22.15 per day
    121.5 km / 75.5 miles away
  6. Dubai Silicon Oasisfrom $21.09 per day
    124.8 km / 77.55 miles away
  7. Dubai Festival Cityfrom $22.44 per day
    129.2 km / 80.28 miles away
  8. Dubai Int. Airportfrom $17.77 per day
    132 km / 82.02 miles away
  9. Sharjah Airportfrom $21.58 per day
    148.8 km / 92.46 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
Finalrentals
Autorent, F96 Al Muroor Road , Al Nayan Zone 1, Abu Dhabi
B
Goldcar
Khalifa street # 3, Abu Dhabi 4399 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
C
Keddy
Shabeeb Al Dhaheri Building, Khalifa Street Opposite National Bank Of Abu, Dhabi - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
D
Thrifty
Between Dominos and TAZA - Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed St - Al Nahyan - Zone 1 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
E
AddCar
Masdar's Accelerator Building Project, FD - Ground Floor Accelerator Building , Masdar City

When to book in Abu Dhabi (Downtown) and for how long?

When are car rental prices the lowest in Abu Dhabi (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Abu Dhabi (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthMay Most expensive month December
Average price $29 A good deal $23 Cheapest supplier Ace Rent a car Cheapest car type Small cars
Average rental costs per day in Abu Dhabi (Downtown)
$31
$16
$0

$22

in January

Jan

$23

in February

Feb

$26

in March

Mar

$16

in April

Apr

$15

in May

May

$17

in June

Jun

$16

in July

Jul

$19

in August

Aug

$20

in September

Sep

$26

in October

Oct

$20

in November

Nov

$29

in December

Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Abu Dhabi (Downtown) is May — when rental costs average $14.65 per day. This is 50% cheaper than the yearly average and 49% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $28.61 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Abu Dhabi (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in Abu Dhabi (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in November, while they are least likely to rent in in March.

Monthly searches in Abu Dhabi (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.9
1.4
0

Same as average in January

Jan

1.6 times in February

Feb

0.2 times in March

Mar

0.8 times in April

Apr

0.7 times in May

May

0.2 times in June

Jun

0.4 times in July

Jul

0.2 times in August

Aug

0.6 times in September

Sep

Same as average in October

Oct

2.6 times in November

Nov

2.4 times in December

Dec

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Abu Dhabi (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 12 days, while in August, the average rental period is only 3 days.

Average number of rental days in Abu Dhabi (Downtown)
13
7
0

12 days in January

Jan

9 days in February

Feb

5 days in March

Mar

5 days in April

Apr

5 days in May

May

7 days in June

Jun

8 days in July

Jul

3 days in August

Aug

3 days in September

Sep

4 days in October

Oct

10 days in November

Nov

8 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

🔥 Popular suppliersAce Rent a car, Quick Drive, Autostrad Rent A Car, DRIVUS, Blitz Car Rentals
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, small cars, medium cars, large cars
🤑 Lowest price$21 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierAce Rent a car

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 3, 2026)

Prices are lowest during May, starting at $15 for an Economy car and highest in December, when economy cars start at $29. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Abu Dhabi (Downtown) is November, while the least popular month is March.
Abu Dhabi (Downtown) hosts: Finalrentals, Goldcar, Keddy, AddCar, Thrifty, Enterprise, Europcar, Autounion, DRIVUS, Blitz Car Rentals. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Picking up a rental car at Abu Dhabi Airport is typically 12.92% more expensive than in Abu Dhabi (Downtown) due to airport surcharges. Offices downtown may have lower base rates. Compare both options when booking, keeping in mind the transport cost of reaching the downtown location.

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Finalrentals (rated 8.4 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Avis (rated 7.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
15
Average daily price
$40
Lowest daily price
$21
Total cars available
240

Top 15 suppliers in Abu Dhabi (Downtown) in 2026

Finalrentals
Finalrentals
8.4
Good
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.7
Autorent, F96 Al Muroor Road , Al Nayan Zone 1, Abu Dhabi
+971600549993 / +971506349754
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-20:00
Tue
08:30-20:00
Wed
08:30-20:00
Thu
08:30-20:00
Fri
08:30-20:00
Sat
08:30-20:00
Goldcar
Goldcar
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.4
$26–$50
per day
Khalifa street # 3, Abu Dhabi 4399 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
+971502813110
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-16:30
Tue
08:30-16:30
Wed
08:30-16:30
Thu
08:30-16:30
Fri
08:30-16:30
Sat
08:30-16:30
Keddy
Keddy
8.1
Good
3 ratings
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.0
$26–$260
per day
Shabeeb Al Dhaheri Building, Khalifa Street Opposite National Bank Of Abu, Dhabi - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
+97126261441
Show working hours
Mon
08:20-19:30
Tue
08:20-19:30
Wed
08:20-19:30
Thu
08:20-19:30
Fri
08:20-19:30
Sat
08:20-19:30
Sun
08:20-15:30
AddCar
AddCar
8.0
Good
1 rating
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.1
Masdar's Accelerator Building Project, FD - Ground Floor Accelerator Building , Masdar City
+971506263439
Show working hours
Mon
00:00-23:59
Tue
00:00-23:59
Wed
00:00-23:59
Thu
00:00-23:59
Fri
00:00-23:59
Sat
00:00-23:59
Sun
00:00-23:59
Thrifty
Thrifty
8.0
Good
14 ratings
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.0
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
7.2
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.2
$30–$502
per day
Between Dominos and TAZA - Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed St - Al Nahyan - Zone 1 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
+971024455011
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-19:00
Tue
08:00-19:00
Wed
08:00-19:00
Thu
08:00-19:00
Fri
08:00-19:00
Sat
08:00-19:00
Sun
09:00-12:00
Enterprise
Enterprise
7.9
Average
2 ratings
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
7.7
$32–$154
per day
Ahmed Bin Khalaf Al Otaiba, 20 St(Street 88), Al Nahyan
8003031
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-17:30
Tue
08:30-17:30
Wed
08:30-17:30
Thu
08:30-17:30
Fri
08:30-12:30
Sat
08:30-17:30
7.9
Average
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
7.7
$33–$315
per day
Khalifa street # 3, Abu Dhabi. 4399
+97126261441
Show working hours
Mon
08:20-19:30
Tue
08:20-19:30
Wed
08:20-19:30
Thu
08:20-19:30
Fri
08:20-19:30
Sat
08:20-19:30
Sun
08:20-15:30
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Autounion
Autounion
7.9
Average
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.1
Shop no.5, Al Garhoud Airport Road, Cargo Village, Dubai
+971551910900
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-19:59
Tue
08:00-19:59
Wed
08:00-19:59
Thu
08:00-19:59
Fri
08:00-19:59
Sat
08:00-19:59
Sun
08:00-19:59
DRIVUS
DRIVUS
7.8
Average
2 ratings
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.7
Car condition
7.5
$24–$94
per day
Downtown, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
+97148788997
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-22:00
Tue
08:00-22:00
Wed
08:00-22:00
Thu
08:00-22:00
Fri
08:00-22:00
Sat
08:00-22:00
Sun
08:00-22:00
Blitz Car Rentals
Blitz Car Rentals
7.8
Average
1 rating
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.5
Car condition
7.6
$24–$45
per day
Abu Dhabi Downtown
+971547551447
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-23:00
Tue
08:00-23:00
Wed
08:00-23:00
Thu
08:00-23:00
Fri
08:00-23:00
Sat
08:00-23:00
Sun
08:00-23:00
Autostrad Rent A Car
Autostrad Rent A Car
7.7
Average
5 ratings
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
7.6
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
7.6
Drop-off speed
7.9
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
7.5
$26–$190
per day
WTC Mall, Lower Ground Floor, Infront of Spinneys, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
+97126323769
Show working hours
Mon
10:00-22:00
Tue
10:00-22:00
Wed
10:00-22:00
Thu
10:00-22:00
Fri
10:00-23:59
Sat
10:00-23:59
Sun
10:00-23:59
Legend Rent A Car
Legend Rent A Car
7.6
Average
2 ratings
Value for money
7.2
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
6.1
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
7.6
Nahel Tower, Al Danah - Zone 1, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
+971547468761 / +971542522690 / +971508732305 / +971563291982
Quick Drive
Quick Drive
7.5
Average
5 ratings
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
7.7
Agent helpfulness
6.9
Pick-up speed
7.3
Drop-off speed
7.7
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.6
$22–$677
per day
Abu Dhabi Downtown
+971586687869
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-21:00
Tue
08:00-21:00
Wed
08:00-21:00
Thu
08:00-21:00
Fri
08:00-21:00
Sat
08:00-21:00
Sun
08:00-21:00
Ace Rent a car
Ace Rent a car
7.4
Below Average
12 ratings
Value for money
7.2
Ease of finding
7.8
Agent helpfulness
7.1
Pick-up speed
7.6
Drop-off speed
7.3
Car cleanliness
7.4
Car condition
7.4
$21–$118
per day
Harib Bin Sultan Building -804 Electra Str. Al Danah - Zone 1 Abu Dhabi
+97124072700
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
Avis
Avis
7.3
Below Average
1 rating
Value for money
6.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.0
Car condition
6.8
$35–$242
per day
Al Otaiba Building - Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street, Beside World Trade Centre Offices
+97143307272
Show working hours
Mon
08:30-17:00
Tue
08:30-17:00
Wed
08:30-17:00
Thu
08:30-17:00
Fri
08:30-12:45; 13:45-17:00
Sat
08:30-17:00
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Nov 3, 2026
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Nov 3, 2026
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Nov 3, 2026
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Nov 3, 2026
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Nov 3, 2026
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Nov 3, 2026
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Nov 3, 2026
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Nov 3, 2026
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