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Saudi Arabia car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Final Rentals

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R957

Cheapest price per day

R321
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Cheapflights insights for Saudi Arabia car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Saudi Arabia, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Saudi Arabia?

Book your car hire in Saudi Arabia 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R476/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 278% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Saudi Arabia?

In Saudi Arabia, the most affordable car hire company right now is Sixt, offering prices from just R24,46/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Dryyve, with rates starting at R29,73/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Saudi Arabia?

At Saudi Arabia, the best time to hire a car is in August, with an average daily rate of just R497. Conversely, September is the priciest month, averaging R632 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Saudi Arabia, the best time to hire a car is in August, with an average daily rate of just R497. Conversely, September is the priciest month, averaging R632 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R573

February

R589

March

R578

April

R551

May

R508

June

R535

July

R554

August

R497

September

R632

October

R597

November

R562

December

R562

What car do most people hire in Saudi Arabia?

Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Saudi Arabia. Compact cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Saudi Arabia?

Avis has 27 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Lumi has the second-highest number of locations in Saudi Arabia at 13.

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Top rental agencies in Saudi Arabia

Thrifty

20 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Key Car Rental, SA

10,0
Wonderful
2 reviews•20 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,0

Alamo

6,2
Okay
11 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

6,4

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

7,1

Budget

5,1
Fair
16 reviews•129 locations
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Cleanliness

5,7

Comfort

5,4

Overall

5,1

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

5,3

National

5,0
Fair
2 reviews•6 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

4,0

Comfort

5,0

Overall

5,0

Pick-up/drop-off

4,5

Value

5,0

Europcar

57 locations
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

4,0

Overall

5,0

Pick-up/drop-off

5,0

Value

5,0

Avis

4,7
Mediocre
11 reviews•27 locations
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Cleanliness

5,0

Comfort

5,4

Overall

4,7

Pick-up/drop-off

4,4

Value

5,0

Hertz

2,0
Poor
2 reviews•26 locations
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Cleanliness

2,5

Comfort

2,5

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

2,5

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Saudi Arabia?

    With an average price of R602/day, Dryyve is the most popular car hire provider in Saudi Arabia, booking 60% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Saudi Arabia?

    At R548/day, it is 23% cheaper on average to rent a car in Medina than any other city in Saudi Arabia. The cheapest price found in Saudi Arabia was for R256/day in Medina.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Saudi Arabia?

    Cars in Saudi Arabia are to be driven on the right side of the road.

Car hires by fuel type in Saudi Arabia

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Saudi Arabia. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R41+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R56+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R41+

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