United Arab Emirates

Cheap Car Hire in United Arab Emirates from AED 48

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
25 Apr — 2 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Thu 25/4
Noon
Thu 2/5
Noon

United Arab Emirates car rentals in 2024

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 18 April 2024.

Most popular company

Autostrad Rent A Car

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

AED 87

Cheapest price per day

AED 48

What are the car hire 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 309 pickup locations in United Arab Emirates to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 April 2024.

Price

AED 55 - AED 85

Out of all the popular cities in United Arab Emirates, Sharjah is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just AED 55/day. Renting a car in Sharjah is 35% cheaper than renting one in Al Ain where the per day rate is around AED 85. Other fairly inexpensive cities in United Arab Emirates to get a rental car in are: Dubai (AED 55/day), Abu Dhabi (AED 61/day), and Fujairah (AED 72/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Dubai should expect to spend around AED 55/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in United Arab Emirates is Dubai.

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in United Arab Emirates and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 18 April 2024.

January

AED 99

February

AED 102

March

AED 91

April

AED 102

May

AED 102

June

AED 102

July

AED 88

August

AED 84

September

AED 80

October

AED 91

November

AED 99

December

AED 106

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in United Arab Emirates is September. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 18 April 2024.

There are currently 688 hire locations operating in United Arab Emirates spread across 55 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in United Arab Emirates is small car at AED 48 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

AED 48+

Compact

Compact

AED 51+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 58+

Standard

Standard

AED 59+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 64+

SUV

SUV

AED 282+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 106+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 101+

Compare available car types for rental in United Arab Emirates

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in United Arab Emirates to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 April 2024.

Small cars

AED 61 - AED 98

All Car Types

AED 108 - AED 280

To rent a small car in United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of AED 78/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a small car in United Arab Emirates (~AED 61/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~AED 98/day). In fact, August is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for United Arab Emirates. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United Arab Emirates, renting a small car saves you 54% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best United Arab Emirates small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of AED 131/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in United Arab Emirates (~AED 104/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~AED 185/day). In fact, September is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for United Arab Emirates. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United Arab Emirates, renting a medium car saves you 22% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best United Arab Emirates medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of AED 299/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a large car in United Arab Emirates (~AED 213/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 567/day). In fact, August is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for United Arab Emirates. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United Arab Emirates, renting a large car is 45% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best United Arab Emirates large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of AED 169/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in United Arab Emirates (~AED 137/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~AED 214/day). In fact, August is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for United Arab Emirates. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United Arab Emirates, renting a SUV is 2% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best United Arab Emirates SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of AED 310/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a van in United Arab Emirates (~AED 192/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 444/day). In fact, September is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for United Arab Emirates. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United Arab Emirates, renting a van is 47% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a pickup truck in United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of AED 349/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in United Arab Emirates (~AED 221/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~AED 729/day). In fact, August is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for United Arab Emirates. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United Arab Emirates, renting a pickup truck is 53% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a luxury car in United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of AED 539/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in United Arab Emirates (~AED 346/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 1,343/day). In fact, March is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for United Arab Emirates. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United Arab Emirates, renting a luxury car is 70% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best United Arab Emirates luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of AED 1,684/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in United Arab Emirates (~AED 281/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 10,998/day). In fact, November is about 84% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for United Arab Emirates. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United Arab Emirates, renting a convertible is 91% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Toyota YarisAED 48/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Nissan SunnyAED 48/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Sunny
Toyota YarisAED 51/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

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 18 April 2024.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in United Arab Emirates, including those that serve Dubai, Al Ain and Abu Dhabi. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in United Arab Emirates, including locations around Dubai, Al Ain and Abu Dhabi.

keddy by Europcar

71 locations

Thrifty

47 locations

Europcar

39 locations

DRIVUS

35 locations

Sunnycars

35 locations

Golden Key Car Rental

31 locations

Dollar

28 locations

Cargets rent a car

23 locations

Best United Arab Emirates car rental deals found

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 81. Data was last updated on 18 April 2024.
Have a look at some of the deals we've found on rental cars in United Arab Emirates including options serving Dubai, Al Ain and Abu Dhabi. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Toyota YarisAED 48/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Nissan SunnyAED 48/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Sunny
Hyundai AccentAED 49/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent

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 18 April 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in United Arab Emirates?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (10.0 rating), keddy by Europcar (10.0 rating) and Europcar (7.7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in United Arab Emirates.

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

    With an average price of AED 90/day, Thrifty is the most popular car hire provider in United Arab Emirates, booking 116% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At AED 48/day, the cheapest car rental price in United Arab Emirates was found in Ras Al Khaimah. On average, Mussafah has the cheapest daily rental car price (AED 74/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.

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Small car rentals in United Arab Emirates

Find small car rental deals in United Arab Emirates from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in United Arab Emirates cost an average of AED 50 per day. Price data was last updated on 18 April 2024.
Kia PicantoAED 48/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 48/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 48/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

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 18 April 2024.

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 14+).

Electric

Electric

AED 40+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 21+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 14+

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