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Cheap Car Rentals in United Arab Emirates from AED 46

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 the United Arab Emirates with a pick-up date of 29/12 and drop-off date of 28/1. 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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United Arab Emirates car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in United Arab Emirates. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 December 2025.

Most popular company

AMEX

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

AED 97

Cheapest price per day

AED 46
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Popular car types in United Arab Emirates

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in United Arab Emirates and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 17 December 2025.
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There are currently 960 hire locations operating in United Arab Emirates spread across 78 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in United Arab Emirates is small car at AED 46 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

AED 46+

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Compact

Compact

AED 48+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 61+

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Standard

Standard

AED 66+

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Full-size

Full-size

AED 85+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 110+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 96+

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Mini

Mini

AED 50+

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Compare car rental deals in United Arab Emirates by type

Here are the best United Arab Emirates small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best United Arab Emirates medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best United Arab Emirates large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best United Arab Emirates SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best United Arab Emirates van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best United Arab Emirates luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i20AED 46/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Found 12/15/25
Kia RioAED 48/day
4
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Found 12/15/25
Fiat 500AED 50/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Found 12/15/25

Best car rental deals found in United Arab Emirates

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in United Arab Emirates. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in United Arab Emirates with an average daily rate of AED 79. Data was last updated on 17 December 2025.
Hyundai i20AED 46/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Found 12/15/25
Kia RioAED 48/day
4
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Found 12/15/25
Fiat 500AED 50/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Found 12/15/25

Cheapflights insights for the United Arab Emirates car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in the United Arab Emirates, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in United Arab Emirates?

For the best savings on car hire in United Arab Emirates, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 72/day – about 197% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in United Arab Emirates?

Looking to hire a car in United Arab Emirates? Ace had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only AED 42.20/day. Hit also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at AED 42.34/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in United Arab Emirates?

Planning to hire a car in United Arab Emirates? July is the cheapest month, costing about AED 75 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 102. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

AED 98

February

AED 88

March

AED 82

April

AED 92

May

AED 91

June

AED 86

July

AED 75

August

AED 75

September

AED 83

October

AED 95

November

AED 98

December

AED 102

What car do most people hire in United Arab Emirates?

The most popular types of cars to hire in United Arab Emirates are the following: SUV cars (Ford Escape or similar), Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar), and Intermediate cars (Ford Escape or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in United Arab Emirates?

DRIVUS has 99 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in United Arab Emirates at 77.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in United Arab Emirates?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across United Arab Emirates, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 253 pickup locations in United Arab Emirates to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 December 2025.

Out of all the popular cities in United Arab Emirates, Dubai is the cheapest city to rent a car (AED 53/day). Other popular cities in United Arab Emirates to get a cheap rental car are: Sharjah (AED 53/day), Abu Dhabi (AED 59/day), and Ras Al Khaimah (AED 87/day).

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Top rental agencies in United Arab Emirates

Explore the leading car rental agencies in United Arab Emirates known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in United Arab Emirates. Reviews were last updated on 17 December 2025.

Hertz

7.1
Good
34 reviews•19 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.1

Dollar

6.9
Okay
32 reviews•35 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.9

Europcar

7.6
Good
13 reviews•52 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.3

Fast Rent A Car

7.3
Good
3 reviews•23 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Autostrad Rent A Car

6.5
Okay
3 reviews•22 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

7.0

Thrifty

5.9
Fair
15 reviews•54 locations
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.9

Avis

5.6
Fair
13 reviews•23 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.4

Budget

4.4
Mediocre
27 reviews•25 locations
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Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.4

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

4.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in United Arab Emirates, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 December 2025.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in United Arab Emirates?

    With an average price of AED 54/day, Ace is the most popular car hire provider in United Arab Emirates, booking 210% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in United Arab Emirates?

    At AED 56/day, the cheapest car rental price in United Arab Emirates was found in Garhoud. On average, Garhoud has the cheapest daily rental car price (AED 76/day), which is 38% below average price for cities in United Arab Emirates.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in United Arab Emirates?

    In United Arab Emirates, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

Car rentals by fuel type in United Arab Emirates

Browse car rentals by fuel type in United Arab Emirates. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in United Arab Emirates. Deals were last updated on 17 December 2025.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in United Arab Emirates. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (AED 12+).

Electric

Electric

AED 31+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 19+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 12+

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