Al Ain car hires from AED 54

On average a rental car in Al Ain costs AED 107 per day.

Car rental companies onsite at Dubai Intl airport include AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car, Hit, Sixt, Ace, Wheego, Thrifty, Hertz, Dollar and Europcar.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Dubai Intl airport to off-airport locations include Sixt, Thrifty, Hertz, Dollar, Europcar, keddy by Europcar, Alamo, Avis, and Budget.

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A Compact car hire in Al Ain costs AED 84 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Al Ain costs AED 66 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Al Ain costs AED 112 per day, on average.

The best choice for Al Ain car hire is an all-rounder, like an SUV or an MPV. The roads are wide enough to not have any physical driving issues, and you'll have a vehicle that you can use to explore the city and the surrounding regions that are very rural. The surfaces on the roads connecting towns and cities are very good. As mentioned, there isn't much traffic congestion at all in Al Ain, so get a vehicle that you're comfortable in. You don't need to restrict yourself to a compact car. You can also splash out on a sports car and take advantage of the long, straight roads through the desert. If you want to go further off the beaten track, a 4x4 is definitely recommended, as long as you're experienced in driving this kind of vehicle properly, as this is real off-road terrain.

On single carriageways in residential areas in Al Ain, the speed limit is 50-70 km/h, depending on how built-up the area is, so make sure to check for signs. On dual carriageways in urban areas, you can drive at between 50 km/h and 90 km/h. On freeways and rural roads, you can travel at anywhere from 110 km/h to 180 km/h – once again, follow the signage. Note that on the main freeway connecting Al Ain with Abu Dhabi, the speed limit has been reduced from 140 km/h to 120 km/h.

There's plenty of street parking available across most neighbourhoods in Al Ain, so you won't have any trouble finding it. Look for the black and blue markings for standard parking, which costs around DH2 per hour (about ₹45). Premium street parking is also available in more popular areas of the city, which costs about DH3 per hour (about ₹67).