United Arab Emirates

Cheap Car Rentals in United Arab Emirates from AED 35

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 17/9 and drop-off date of 17/10. 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 25 August 2025.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

AED 66

Cheapest price per day

AED 35

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 25 August 2025.

There are currently 920 hire locations operating in United Arab Emirates spread across 75 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in United Arab Emirates is small car at AED 35 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

AED 36+

Compact

Compact

AED 35+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 46+

Standard

Standard

AED 52+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 58+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 91+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 92+

Mini

Mini

AED 41+

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:

Fiat TipoAED 35/day
4
M
A/C
Fiat Tipo
Chevrolet Aveo SedanAED 36/day
2
5
M
A/C
Chevrolet Aveo Sedan
Mini HatchAED 37/day
2
M
A/C
Mini Hatch

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 75. Data was last updated on 25 August 2025.
Fiat TipoAED 35/day
4
M
A/C
Fiat Tipo
Chevrolet Aveo SedanAED 36/day
2
5
M
A/C
Chevrolet Aveo Sedan
Mini HatchAED 37/day
2
M
A/C
Mini Hatch

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 78/day – about 184% less than the yearly average.

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

Looking to hire a car in United Arab Emirates? Hit had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only AED 29.20/day. Wheego also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at AED 29.83/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 68 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 145. 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 96

February

AED 145

March

AED 80

April

AED 89

May

AED 90

June

AED 82

July

AED 68

August

AED 101

September

AED 87

October

AED 115

November

AED 110

December

AED 114

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 Explorer or similar), Intermediate cars (Ford Escape or similar), and Standard 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 70.

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 316 pickup locations in United Arab Emirates to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 August 2025.

Out of all the popular cities in United Arab Emirates, Sharjah is the cheapest city to rent a car (AED 37/day). Other popular cities in United Arab Emirates to get a cheap rental car are: Dubai (AED 37/day), Abu Dhabi (AED 50/day), and Al Ain (AED 55/day).

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 25 August 2025.

Hertz

7.1
Good
33 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.2

Dollar

7.0
Good
32 reviews36 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.1

Europcar

7.8
Good
12 reviews41 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Autostrad Rent A Car

6.5
Okay
3 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

7.0

Thrifty

5.8
Fair
15 reviews55 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.9

Budget

5.4
Fair
26 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.7

Avis

4.8
Mediocre
13 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

5.6

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.7

DRIVUS

99 locations

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 25 August 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in United Arab Emirates?

    With an average price of AED 59/day, Budget is the most popular car hire provider in United Arab Emirates, booking 410% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At AED 37/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 42/day), which is 50% 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 25 August 2025.

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 10+).

Electric

Electric

AED 28+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 25+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 10+

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