Car hire insight and trends in United Arab Emirates
Useful insights to help you book the perfect car hire in United Arab Emirates
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What is the cheapest car hire agency in United Arab Emirates?
Hit tends to have the cheapest cars for hire in United Arab Emirates. Users can often find prices for as low as $19/day when booking through Hit. You are more likely to find car hire deals through Hit for less than the average national price of $43/day. These prices may be different depending on the type of car you hire and the city you hire it in.
What is the most popular car hire agency in United Arab Emirates?
If you plan to hire a car in United Arab Emirates, we recommend booking with Autostrad Rent A Car, one of the most popular agencies in the country. In the past month, 40% of our users selected Autostrad Rent A Car for their car hire needs. The agency also has a customer satisfaction rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 4 reviewers.
What car hire company in United Arab Emirates has the most locations?
DRIVUS has more car hire locations within United Arab Emirates than any other agency. With 99 locations scattered throughout the country, you are bound to find one of their rental car centres either at your destination airport or within the city. If you haven’t picked a city to visit, Dubai is the most popular destination at the moment. Dubai also has 40 DRIVUS car hire centres.
What is the most popular type of car to hire in United Arab Emirates?
There are plenty of different types of cars to choose from, but when it comes to visiting United Arab Emirates, the most popular type to hire is a SUV. An estimated 38% of our users chose a SUV in the past 30 days and paid on average $81 per day for their rental. Keep in mind that you are more than welcome to select a different type of car based on your budget, your planned activities, and the weather.
United Arab Emirates car hire deals found on momondo
Find the car hire in United Arab Emirates that's right for you
Small cars
$30 - $43
All Car Types
$52 - $95
The average price of a small car hire in United Arab Emirates is $35. The cheapest time to hire a small car in United Arab Emirates is in March. The price is 15% lower than the rest of the year at just $30 per day. A small car rental is typically 52% less expensive than the average rental car in United Arab Emirates. The average price of a vehicle hire in United Arab Emirates can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for United Arab Emirates small car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car hire in United Arab Emirates is $60. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in United Arab Emirates is in March. The price is 29% lower than the rest of the year at just $43 per day. A medium car rental is typically 17% less expensive than the average rental car in United Arab Emirates. The average price of a vehicle hire in United Arab Emirates can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for United Arab Emirates medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car hire in United Arab Emirates is $101. The cheapest time to hire a large car in United Arab Emirates is in June. The price is 26% lower than the rest of the year at just $76 per day. A large car rental is typically 30% more expensive than the average rental car in United Arab Emirates. The average price of a vehicle hire in United Arab Emirates can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for United Arab Emirates large car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV hire in United Arab Emirates is $75. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in United Arab Emirates is in May. The price is 26% lower than the rest of the year at just $56 per day. A SUV rental is typically 4% more expensive than the average rental car in United Arab Emirates. The average price of a vehicle hire in United Arab Emirates can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for United Arab Emirates SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van hire in United Arab Emirates is $91. The cheapest time to hire a van in United Arab Emirates is in May. The price is 73% lower than the rest of the year at just $25 per day. A van rental is typically 22% more expensive than the average rental car in United Arab Emirates. The average price of a vehicle hire in United Arab Emirates can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for United Arab Emirates van hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a luxury car hire in United Arab Emirates is $148. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in United Arab Emirates is in July. The price is 36% lower than the rest of the year at just $96 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 52% more expensive than the average rental car in United Arab Emirates. The average price of a vehicle hire in United Arab Emirates can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for United Arab Emirates luxury car hire found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a convertible hire in United Arab Emirates is $99. The cheapest time to hire a convertible in United Arab Emirates is in June. The price is 65% lower than the rest of the year at just $35 per day. A convertible rental is typically 28% more expensive than the average rental car in United Arab Emirates. The average price of a vehicle hire in United Arab Emirates can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire.
I made a reservation and paid online. Although i did not have the possibility to select the time of picking up the car and selected the afternoon, in the evening when I arrived the car was no longer available and even now after more than 10 days i has not received back the money paid.
2.0
Poor|Jan 2023
They refused to present a car. My licence was not accepted. I don't understand why. Because my driving licence always accepted in whole Europe. I'm a traveller renting motorcycles and cars everywhere. But here they did not accept my driving licence. They decided that my licence is not international)). If my license is not international how other countries supply with motorcycles and cars.
10.0
Wonderful|Dec 2022
The rental cars are parked at the airport's paid parking lot. They make you pay for it! This also happened in Dubai airport, so I was not shocked.
Terrible, they did have a car when arrived. Had to rent with another company on the spot.
4.0
Mediocre|Dec 2022
They promised a receipt by email, never received.
10.0
Wonderful|Nov 2022
All good. Upgraded me from VW to Toyota Prado. No USB in car so couldn’t charge phone but that was only (minor) problem
6.0
Okay|Aug 2022
Was to pick car up @2pm.got there 2.30pm had to wait over 30 minutes There was vibration on the steering over certain speed called them 3 to 4 times with my concern initially they offered a replacement but not the same they said they will call back . Nothing no calls . Unfortunate
Hämt på ett ställe och lämna på ett annat.Fick en helt ny bil.
4.0
Mediocre|June 2023
The Thrifty staff was very unhelpful and showed he had no intention to even guide me. The drop off procedure was also very complicated and when I asked for help, he simply told me he had otherwise customers to attend, bearing in mind that this was about 10-15 minutes from the closing time so very unlikely there will be customers picking up cars.
6.0
Okay|Feb 2023
Unable to find drop off
10.0
Wonderful|Jan 2023
I wish they had explained the parking laws. I don’t Ned’s up getting a ticket the first night because I did not realize that on street parking was not free.
2.0
Poor|Jan 2023
I didn’t get the car which I paid for because they said my Jordanian license isn’t accepted I am trying to get the refund but no response at all
We booked our car pretty late. And got a really old car with bo Navigation system at all. Pretty sad.
2.0
Poor|Mar 2022
One of the worst experience , very bad car ,nissan sunny and no screen to connect with phone(very important to use navigator and I don't believe there is still some car with no screen , pick up the car from terminal 3 and I took an hour to get the documents and also I asked to drop the car at terminal 2 , she said we don't have a counter at terminal 2 , you have to drop the car at terminal 3 and take a taxi to T2 , later one I realized there is a counter at terminal 2 but it's funny the open from 1pm to 5 pm anyone else come before and after this time has to go to T1 or T3
2.0
Poor|Dec 2021
The lady at the desk ( Karen) was super rude and I’ll mannered . She was absolutely terrible to deal with. Really not happy with it. I ended up not using her service.
2.0
Poor|Dec 2021
high price ..they made me pay the ticket parking although i didnt park in it ... after they made me sign the contract the car they gave me was not the one i chose they forced me to take a small one and i was tired and had no choice ..
2.0
Poor|Nov 2021
-driver seat inner sponge cushion worn down. -vehicle not cleaned properly. - drop off was very frustrating as attendant was not helpful especially when we told him we were running very late and would miss our flight.-definitely not value for money for both the type of vehicle and customer service at drop off.
Avis representative started to shout in Arabic on other representative, and they were really loud infront of my kids. He didn't give me no info about the deposit I left with them.
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2022
It was an excellent experience, no hustle , no hidden fees , no undue payments , I also extended my rental over the phone for the same initial rate , excellent professional service, I highly recommend it to any one
8.0
Very Good|Apr 2022
Staff is very helpful, nice and flexible. The only thing is the cars are a bit old, the first one they give me had over 65k km and the second was 55k..
2.0
Poor|Dec 2021
late on pickup and drop off downgraded to micra from tiida.
8.0
Very Good|Nov 2021
They did not have the car that was originally booked. But were gracious enough to upgrade me to a higher grade vehicle. Albeit that we felt that it was more expensive than it should have been. The people were very helpful and the vehicle was in excellent condition.
Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in United Arab Emirates so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
What side of the road do people in United Arab Emirates drive on?
Drivers in United Arab Emirates, including drivers visiting from foreign countries, are required to travel on the right. Keep in mind that driving on the opposite side can lead to both a traffic violation and serious accidents.
How good are the roads in United Arab Emirates?
United Arab Emirates ranked 1 out of 137 countries across the globe for road quality in 2019. On a scale of 1 to 7, United Arab Emirates received a road quality score of 6.6. Keep in mind that road quality conditions in United Arab Emirates can vary depending on what area of the country you plan to visit.
What is the drink driving limit in United Arab Emirates?
The drinking and driving limit in United Arab Emirates is 0.00%. Regions and cities within United Arab Emirates might have their own local drinking and driving laws on top of the country-wide mandated law, so be sure to check before booking your car hire. Keep in mind that there are stricter penalties for those who drink-drive and are under the legal drinking age. In United Arab Emirates, you must be at least 21 to drink.
How much does petrol cost in United Arab Emirates?
As of last week, the average price of petrol in United Arab Emirates was $1.07 per litre. In contrast, Kuwait currently has the lowest average petrol prices at $0.52 per litre. You should also consider visiting Hong Kong, though here you will find the most expensive average petrol prices at $5.41 per litre.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in United Arab Emirates?
Prices for cars in United Arab Emirates are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in United Arab Emirates?
As of July 2025, there are 918 operators available to choose from for cars in United Arab Emirates.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in United Arab Emirates?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including United Arab Emirates. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen hire company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in United Arab Emirates?
To hire a car in United Arab Emirates, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific hire company you're booking with.
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in United Arab Emirates?
You should book a car hire in United Arab Emirates using momondo because it is quick, free and easy to use and could save you money. momondo does the hard work of finding the car hire prices and policies, all you need to do is compare and choose what works best for your trip.
How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in United Arab Emirates?
By the use of filters, momondo makes finding a great car hire in United Arab Emirates easier. Whether it is price, car type, amenities or policies, momondo allows you to refine your search with these and more filters to find the best deal for you.
Does momondo show car hire deals in United Arab Emirates with free cancellation?
Of course! momondo has a dedicated filter for users to specifically look at car hire in United Arab Emirates which offer free cancellation.
Can I hire a car with a fair fuel policy in United Arab Emirates on momondo?
momondo specifically allows you to search for car hire in United Arab Emirates with fair fuel policies.
Can I find a car hire in United Arab Emirates which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
Yes, momondo can show you specific deals which include enhanced cleaning on car hire in United Arab Emirates.
Can I search for car hire in United Arab Emirates with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Absolutely. You can specifically filter for car hire deals in United Arab Emirates with unlimited mileage on momondo.
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