Car hire in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Dubai?

Our data shows that August is the cheapest month to rent a car in Dubai. It’s around 23 € per day in August, compared to the yearly average of 32 € per day.
Cheapest month avgAugust • 23 €
Yearly avg price32 €

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There are 298 car hire providers in Dubai. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Dubai

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Dubai. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

Driving in Dubai: What to expect on the road

Documents you'll need
You’ll need a full licence, passport and credit card.
To rent a car in Dubai, bring your driving licence, passport, and credit card. An International Driving Permit (IDP) Dubai is required unless your licence is from a recognised list of approved countries.
Navigating city driving
Wide roads and fast traffic are common.
Driving in Dubai involves multi-lane highways, large roundabouts and fast-moving vehicles. Signage is mostly in English and Arabic. Use a sat nav to avoid sudden exits and toll routes.
Tolls, emissions zones and charges
Toll gates operate across major roads.
Dubai uses an electronic toll system called Salik. Charges are applied automatically when passing under toll gates — most hire cars include this, but always confirm in advance.
Parking your car in Dubai
Paid parking zones are common across the city.
Parking in Dubai is well organised, with roadside meters, pay-by-app options and colour-coded zones. Hotels, malls and larger venues usually offer free or valet parking — check limits during weekends and holidays.
Finding fuel or charging points
Fuel is cheap — EV charging is expanding.
Petrol stations are easy to find and fuel is affordable. EV charging stations in Dubai are increasing, especially at malls and hotels. Use the DEWA app or PlugShare for locations.
Local driving style and tips
Driving is fast but rules are enforced.
Local driving rules in Dubai are strict, with fines for speeding, tailgating and mobile phone use. Stay in the correct lane, signal early, and be cautious in fast-moving traffic.
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The most popular car rental companies in Dubai

What's the most popular car to hire in Dubai?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Hyundai Accent is the most popular car to hire in Dubai, with prices starting from 7 € per day. The Audi S3 and similar models are also popular drives in Dubai.
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Accent17% chose this
Audi S3
Audi S311% chose this
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla6% chose this
BMW 2-Series
BMW 2-Series6% chose this
Most popular carHyundai Accent
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Dubai's cheapest car hire providers

XDrive has the cheapest car hire in Dubai right now, with prices from 7 € per day. You'll save an average of 7 € per day when you book with them.
XDrivefrom 7 € per day
Privellefrom 12 € per day
Routes Car Rentalfrom 13 € per day
EZhirefrom 16 € per day
Cheapest providerXDrive
Book with them to save around7 € per day

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Hiring a car in Dubai: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyAutostrad Rent A Car
Most popular carCompact, 4-5 doors
Average daily price71 €
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Dubai

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Dubai car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Dubai that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Dubai for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Dubai avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Dubai, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Dubai car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Dubai will set you back around 71 € per day or 211 € per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Dubai is an intermediate crossover (similar to SUVs). The most popular is Compact, 4-5 doors.

The cheapest car hire companies in Dubai are currently U-Save and Dollar.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Dubai is currently September.

On average, around 211 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Dubai is 46 €.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Dubai for a whole month is 2.032 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Dubai, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Dubai that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Dubai.

Most places – Dubai included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 7 € per day. The average price per day is around 83 €.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Autostrad Rent A Car, Privelle and North Car Rental offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Europcar as the best overall in terms of experience.

We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Dubai.