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Car rental in United Arab Emirates

Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rentals in United Arab Emirates

Compare car rentals on price, ease of pickup, a fair fuel policy, and more

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United Arab Emirates car rental at a glance

Most popular providerdrivus
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, Coupe
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentSeptember
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in United Arab Emirates could cost, we've pulled prices from Dubai.

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Mini cars in Dubai

4 door
From
$22
per day

Compact cars in Dubai

4 door
From
$23
per day

Intermediate cars in Dubai

4 door
From
$25
per day

Economy cars in Dubai

Coupe
From
$36
per day

Full-size cars in Dubai

4 door
From
$41
per day

Premium cars in Dubai

4 door
From
$52
per day

Compact cars in Abu Dhabi

4 door
From
$23
per day

Mini cars in Abu Dhabi

4 door
From
$25
per day

Intermediate cars in Abu Dhabi

4 door
From
$26
per day

Economy cars in Abu Dhabi

Crossover
From
$35
per day

Full-size cars in Abu Dhabi

4 door
From
$39
per day

Premium cars in Abu Dhabi

4 door
From
$71
per day

Compact cars in Sharjah

4 door
From
$23
per day

Mini cars in Sharjah

4 door
From
$28
per day

Economy cars in Sharjah

Crossover
From
$37
per day

Intermediate cars in Sharjah

4 door
From
$37
per day

Full-size cars in Sharjah

4 door
From
$42
per day

Premium cars in Sharjah

4 door
From
$99
per day

Mini cars in Al Ain

4 door
From
$30
per day

Economy cars in Al Ain

4 door
From
$30
per day

Compact cars in Al Ain

4 door
From
$37
per day

Intermediate cars in Al Ain

4 door
From
$39
per day

Full-size cars in Al Ain

4 door
From
$51
per day

Premium cars in Al Ain

4 door
From
$85
per day

Intermediate cars in Ras al-Khaimah

4 door
From
$38
per day

Mini cars in Ras al-Khaimah

4 door
From
$38
per day

Economy cars in Ras al-Khaimah

4 door
From
$38
per day

Compact cars in Ras al-Khaimah

4 door
From
$40
per day

Full-size cars in Ras al-Khaimah

4 door
From
$43
per day

Premium cars in Ras al-Khaimah

4 door
From
$118
per day

Find the cheapest time to rent a car in United Arab Emirates

The cheapest month to rent a car in United Arab Emirates is September, when the average cost per day is $19. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is January, when the average cost per day is $23. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in United Arab Emirates is November.
Aug
$36
Sep
$19
Oct
$29
Nov
$39
Dec
$37
Jan
$23
Feb
$31
Mar
$31
Apr
$23
May
$23
Jun
$23
Jul
$29
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in United Arab Emirates could cost, we've pulled prices from Dubai.

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What are the best car rental companies in United Arab Emirates?

edel & stark luxury cars
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Europcar
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Keddy By Europcar
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Easy collection
Goldcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Sixt
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Hertz
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
edel & stark luxury cars
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Keddy By Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Goldcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Sixt
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Hertz
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection

Car rental in United Arab Emirates: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in United Arab Emirates, but you won't necessarily need "extra" insurance. Different car rental companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in United Arab Emirates, you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travelers' best-rated car rental company in United Arab Emirates is edel & stark luxury cars. You can rent a car with them for $554 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about edel & stark luxury cars, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in United Arab Emirates depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid driver's license, ID, and passport. Once you’ve booked a car rental in United Arab Emirates, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It depends on where in United Arab Emirates you visit. The most popular places to rent a car are Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah.

In Dubai, it costs around $68 per day or $110 per week.

In Abu Dhabi, it costs around $32 per day or $404 per week.

In Sharjah, it costs around $23 per day or $375 per week.
It’s easy to rent a car in United Arab Emirates. First, you need to decide where in United Arab Emirates you want to pick up your car.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in United Arab Emirates. It all depends on which car rental company you choose.
It depends where in United Arab Emirates you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Dubai. On average, it costs $68 per day to rent a car there. The lowest price we could find is $23 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in United Arab Emirates

Here are some tips to help you score the best prices and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by "seats," "transmission," and even choose only to see "electric" or "hybrid" vehicles. You can also filter by "car type," so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in United Arab Emirates is Luxury.

Compare across companies

The most popular car rental company in United Arab Emirates is drivus. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with drivus.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car rental to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are $22 a day and $98 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in United Arab Emirates you're going to visit? There are lots of places to pick up your rental car. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of United Arab Emirates. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in United Arab Emirates is Dubai. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Dubai.

Rent a car long term in United Arab Emirates

Looking to rent a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car rental companies and give you some extra time to explore, too. Give it a try today and search for 30 days' worth of car rentals.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car rental deal in United Arab Emirates with "unlimited mileage" or a "full-to-full" fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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