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Dubai car hire information
| Pick-up location | Dubai |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Luxury SUV, Premium, Premium SUV, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
| Hire locations | 298 |
| Airport locations | 78 |
| Popular agencies | Sixt, Dollar, Thrifty, Hertz, Alamo |
Cheap car rentals in Dubai
| Economy | AED 24/day |
| Compact | AED 23/day |
| Intermediate | AED 20/day |
| Standard | AED 20/day |
| Full-size | AED 31/day |
| Full-size SUV | AED 100/day |
| Premium | AED 33/day |
| Luxury | AED 109/day |
| Premium SUV | AED 57/day |
| Compact SUV | AED 23/day |
| Intermediate SUV | AED 41/day |
| Standard SUV | AED 88/day |
| Luxury SUV | AED 125/day |
| Supplier choice | AED 160/day |
KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Dubai
- Excited to hit the road after landing in Dubai? Fortunately for visitors looking to rent a vehicle, hire car centers are located in the lobbies of all three terminals of Dubai International Airport. So, no matter if you are landing in Terminal 1, 2, or 3, you can quickly pick up a car and be out of the airport in no time.
- When driving on the highways, drivers should keep their eyes open for the United Arab Emirates’ somewhat unique road hazards, including camels and goats. Similar to deer and other wildlife in the United States, goats and camels will often wander onto the more remote roads in the UAE. They are not daily visitors, but they do make frequent appearances, so it pays to be cautious especially on empty roads.
- Driving is very popular in Dubai and, unfortunately, that means rush hour can be quite severe. The typical morning rush hour goes from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and in the evening from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Along with the standard Monday through Friday rush hour traffic, Sundays are also included on the list of rush hour traffic days as many commuters are returning to the city for work.
- An advantage to renting a car while you are in Dubai is that you are no longer stuck in the city. The United Arab Emirates has plenty to offer aside from Dubai and with a car it is as simple as a quick drive to reach neighboring emirates such as Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, where you will find the King Faisal Mosque and Saadiyat Island, respectively.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Dubai for AED 82 or less
- Book your rental car in Dubai at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy rental cars in Dubai are around 43% cheaper than other car types, on average
Dubai car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about renting a car in Dubai
What type of car is recommended for driving in Dubai?
If you want to fit in, a luxury sports car is certainly the best hire option for Dubai. However, if you are just looking to get around, then you really have your pick of the litter as the streets and roads in Dubai will fit vehicles of all sizes. Petrol is also affordable, so even a petrol guzzler will do alright on the streets of Dubai.
What’s the speed limit in Dubai?
Speed junkies will rejoice to hear that Dubai has some of the fastest highways in the world with the freeways going all the way up to 140 km/h (86 mph). Aside from those roads however, the standard range of speeds is 40 km/h (25 mph) to 60 km/h (37 mph) on residential roads and 100 km/h (62 mph) on rural roads.
Where are the best places to park in Dubai?
Parking is widely available in Dubai and visitors should have no problem finding a free spot no matter where they go. Travelers should note that parking fees are broken down into a number of categories. The three primary categories are commercial, non-commercial, and special areas; amongst those, commercial and non-commercial split into a further two separate zones that charge different rates. The exact tariffs will be posted on signage by the parking lots, but it pays to know in advance that fees are not uniform across the city.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Dubai?
On average a rental car in Dubai costs AED 101 per day.
How much is the price of fuel in Dubai?
The average price of fuel in Dubai is AED 10.97 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between AED 132 and AED 175, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Dubai?
Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Dubai.
Which car rental companies are at Dubai Intl airport (DXB)?
Car rental companies onsite at Dubai Intl airport include Alamo, Ace, Sixt, Autostrad Rent A Car, Hertz, GREEN MOTION, DRIVUS, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Golden Key Car Rental and Dollar.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Dubai Intl airport (DXB)?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Dubai Intl airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Sixt, Hertz, Thrifty, Dollar, Europcar, Avis, keddy by Europcar, Budget, and Fast Rent A Car.
How can I find car hires near me in Dubai?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Dubai?
An Economy car hire in Dubai costs AED 90 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in Dubai?
A Mini car hire in Dubai costs AED 84 per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car hire cost in Dubai?
A Standard car hire in Dubai costs AED 434 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Dubai?
In Dubai, cars are most frequently rented at Dollar Oasis Mall (5 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Dubai?
On average a car hire in Dubai costs AED 706 per week (AED 101 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Dubai?
On average a car hire in Dubai costs AED 3,024 per month (AED 101 per day).
Dubai car rental reviews and directory
Budget
5.1
Fair
106 reviewsCleanliness
5.9
Comfort
5.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.2
Value for money
4.9
9 locations in Dubai
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
Pros:
Extra charges on pick-up for airport taxes when other companies do not charge. Car had with an odor of cigarettes. Returned the car 10 h earlier. Rates not really good.6.0 Okay
Jan 2021
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Staff. LateCons:
Speed up process4.8 Mediocre
Feb 2020
Cons:
Clarify the insurance value in the website, as we could calculate our budget accordingly.2.0 Poor
Nov 2019
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The vehicle was booked with basic insurance but once the car was to be collected Budget requested me to pay the basic insurance again. So this was paid twice. Tax Invoice from Budget not yet received.2.0 Poor
Jul 2019
Pros:
Did get a chance to like anything they didn’t have the suv I wantedCons:
Better customer service8.0 Very Good
Jun 2019
Cons:
Reduce the amount of holding fee or depositAvis
4.7
Mediocre
34 reviewsCleanliness
5.3
Comfort
5.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.7
Value for money
5.0
12 locations in Dubai
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2.4 Poor
Jun 2019
Pros:
NothingCons:
Rude staff Price discrimination based on bank (more likely national origin) Damaged car False accusations regarding damages to gain more fees8.0 Very Good
Apr 2019
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Staff was very kind and attentive.Cons:
The car was about 3-4 years old and the AC didn't work well.2.0 Poor
Feb 2019
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the car is differentCons:
the car is different2.4 Poor
Jan 2019
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I don't like their serviceCons:
I don't like their services also the price is high2.0 Poor
Jan 2019
Pros:
That my family was safe after vehicle malfunctionedCons:
This branch Terminal 2 offered me a vehicle with poor maintenance. My family and I could have died on the highway when it malfunctioned. The staff couldnt care less about our situation and Mangosh even told me that ‘this is the Emirates, we are different, we dont offer the services you are asking for’. The team was deceitful and rude. I reported this branch to consumer protection services. If you dont want to die, avoid renting. I’ve contacted my credit card company to dispute payment to them. Kayak should not promote them.2.4 Poor
Jan 2019
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I just liked the performance of the car.Cons:
The interior of the car was absolutley dirty!! Very small car. It didn’t fit all of our 3 luggages. The price we paid for this car was not worried at all.keddy by Europcar
10.0
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
19 locations in Dubai
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
Hertz
7.2
Good
24 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
7.2
8 locations in Dubai