Saudi Arabia

Cheap Car Rentals in Saudi Arabia from AED 80

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Saudi Arabia with a pick-up date of 6/12 and drop-off date of 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Saudi Arabia car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Saudi Arabia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 December 2025.

Most popular company

Key Car Rental, SA

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

AED 146

Cheapest price per day

AED 80

Popular car types in Saudi Arabia

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Saudi Arabia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 1 December 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Saudi Arabia this past week from 616 hire locations out of 22 hire agencies. Prices for a Saudi Arabia small car hire start from AED 80/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

AED 80+

Compact

Compact

AED 89+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 117+

Standard

Standard

AED 191+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 219+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 523+

Mini

Mini

AED 90+

Premium

Premium

AED 239+

Compare car rental deals in Saudi Arabia by type

Here are the best Saudi Arabia small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Saudi Arabia medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Saudi Arabia large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Saudi Arabia SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Saudi Arabia luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai AccentAED 80/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai i20AED 85/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Nissan SentraAED 89/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Sentra

Best car rental deals found in Saudi Arabia

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Saudi Arabia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Saudi Arabia with an average daily rate of AED 251. Data was last updated on 1 December 2025.
Hyundai AccentAED 80/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai i20AED 85/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Nissan SentraAED 89/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Sentra

Cheapflights insights for Saudi Arabia car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Saudi Arabia, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Saudi Arabia?

For the best savings on car hire in Saudi Arabia, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 120/day – about 222% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Saudi Arabia?

Sixt is currently the cheapest car hire company in Saudi Arabia with deals as low as AED 73.68/day found in the past two weeks. Alamo is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 78.71/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Saudi Arabia?

At Saudi Arabia, the best time to rent a car is at August, with an average daily rate of just AED 116. Conversely, September is the priciest month, averaging AED 156 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Saudi Arabia, the best time to rent a car is in August, with an average daily rate of just AED 116. Conversely, September is the priciest month, averaging AED 156 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

AED 144

February

AED 132

March

AED 134

April

AED 137

May

AED 137

June

AED 119

July

AED 120

August

AED 116

September

AED 156

October

AED 137

November

AED 144

December

AED 155

What car do most people hire in Saudi Arabia?

Economy cars (Kia Pegas or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Saudi Arabia. Compact cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Hyundai i10 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Saudi Arabia?

Budget has 127 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Saudi Arabia at 85.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Saudi Arabia?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Saudi Arabia, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 318 pickup locations in Saudi Arabia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 December 2025.

Among the most popular cities in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh offers the lowest average rental price at just AED 100/day. Other affordable options include Jeddah (AED 102/day), Dammam (AED 108/day), and Medina (AED 118/day).

Top rental agencies in Saudi Arabia

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Saudi Arabia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Saudi Arabia. Reviews were last updated on 1 December 2025.

Thrifty

19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Key Car Rental, SA

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.0

Alamo

6.8
Okay
11 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.9
Fair
15 reviews39 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.5

Budget

5.4
Fair
18 reviews127 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.7

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.5

Sixt

5.4
Fair
23 reviews26 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

6.1

Hertz

4.9
Mediocre
7 reviews25 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

5.6

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.4

Europcar

4.9
Mediocre
2 reviews57 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.4

Comfort

4.4

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

6.4

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Saudi Arabia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 December 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Saudi Arabia?

    When hiring a car in Saudi Arabia, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Sixt, and with prices around AED 112/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Sixt is MINI, which starts as low as AED 74/day.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Saudi Arabia?

    When visiting Saudi Arabia, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Al Khobar where rental cars typically will cost around AED 113/day (22% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Saudi Arabia was found in Dammam for just AED 91/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Saudi Arabia?

    In Saudi Arabia, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

Car rentals by fuel type in Saudi Arabia

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Saudi Arabia. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Saudi Arabia. Deals were last updated on 1 December 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Saudi Arabia. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (AED 32+).

Electric

Electric

AED 100+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 62+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 32+

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