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Cheap Car Rentals in United Arab Emirates from AED 36

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 30/4 and drop-off date of 28/5. 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 2026

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 5 April 2026.

Most popular company

Autostrad Rent A Car

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

AED 80

Cheapest price per day

AED 36
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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 5 April 2026.
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There are currently 986 hire locations operating in United Arab Emirates spread across 79 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in United Arab Emirates is small car at AED 36 a day. Below are all the 6 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

AED 36+

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Compact

Compact

AED 41+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 45+

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Standard

Standard

AED 48+

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Full-size

Full-size

AED 64+

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SUV

SUV

AED 73+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 84+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 95+

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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 36/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Found 04/03/26
Chevrolet SparkAED 39/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Found 04/03/26
Geely EmgrandAED 41/day
4
M
A/C
Geely Emgrand
Found 04/03/26

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 65. Data was last updated on 5 April 2026.
Hyundai i20AED 36/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20
Found 04/03/26
Chevrolet SparkAED 39/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Found 04/03/26
Geely EmgrandAED 41/day
4
M
A/C
Geely Emgrand
Found 04/03/26

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 69/day – about 187% 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? AMEX had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only AED 35.81/day. Alamo also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at AED 38.35/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 98. 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 92

February

AED 94

March

AED 87

April

AED 90

May

AED 88

June

AED 86

July

AED 75

August

AED 76

September

AED 81

October

AED 95

November

AED 97

December

AED 98

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), 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 78.

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 258 pickup locations in United Arab Emirates to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 5 April 2026.

Out of all the popular cities in United Arab Emirates, Sharjah is the cheapest city to rent a car (AED 44/day). Other popular cities in United Arab Emirates to get a cheap rental car are: Dubai (AED 45/day), Abu Dhabi (AED 49/day), and Al Ain (AED 68/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 5 April 2026.

Hertz

7.1
Good
35 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.1

Europcar

7.6
Good
13 reviews•54 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

Dollar

7.1
Good
27 reviews•35 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.0

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
14 reviews•54 locations
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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.9

Avis

5.5
Fair
14 reviews•23 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.2

Budget

4.5
Mediocre
25 reviews•26 locations
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Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

5.4

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

4.7

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 5 April 2026.

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

    With an average price of AED 46/day, AMEX is the most popular car hire provider in United Arab Emirates, booking 343% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At AED 45/day, the cheapest car rental price in United Arab Emirates was found in Ajman. On average, Ajman has the cheapest daily rental car price (AED 77/day), which is 37% 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 5 April 2026.
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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 10+).

Electric

Electric

AED 22+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 17+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 10+

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