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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 17/7 and drop-off date of 15/8. 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 10 7월 2025.

Most popular company

AMEX

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

AED 68

Cheapest price per day

AED 36

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 10 7월 2025.

There are currently 914 hire locations operating in United Arab Emirates spread across 74 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+

Compact

Compact

AED 37+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 42+

Standard

Standard

AED 50+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 60+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 72+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 90+

Mini

Mini

AED 44+

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:

Toyota CorollaAED 36/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Seat LeonAED 37/day
4
M
A/C
Seat Leon
Mini HatchAED 41/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 10 7월 2025.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in United Arab Emirates including options serving Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Toyota CorollaAED 36/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Seat LeonAED 37/day
4
M
A/C
Seat Leon
Mini HatchAED 41/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 185% 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 25.57/day. AMEX also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at AED 35.00/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in United Arab Emirates? March is the cheapest month, costing about AED 81 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 153. 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 97

February

AED 153

March

AED 81

April

AED 85

May

AED 89

June

AED 87

July

AED 96

August

AED 82

September

AED 88

October

AED 118

November

AED 110

December

AED 107

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), 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 96 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 317 pickup locations in United Arab Emirates to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 7월 2025.

Out of all the popular cities in United Arab Emirates, Sharjah is the cheapest city to rent a car (AED 32/day). Other popular cities in United Arab Emirates to get a cheap rental car are: Dubai (AED 38/day), Abu Dhabi (AED 46/day), and Fujairah (AED 59/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 10 7월 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in United Arab Emirates, including those that serve Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in United Arab Emirates, including locations around Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.

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 reviews42 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 reviews58 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

96 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 10 7월 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in United Arab Emirates?

    With an average price of AED 57/day, Budget is the most popular car hire provider in United Arab Emirates, booking 155% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At AED 40/day, the cheapest car rental price in United Arab Emirates was found in Al Mafraq. On average, Al Mafraq has the cheapest daily rental car price (AED 40/day), which is 61% 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 10 7월 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 21+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 10+

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