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Cheap Car Hire in Saudi Arabia from R471

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Saudi Arabia car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Final Rentals

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R956

Cheapest price per day

R471
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Popular car types in Saudi Arabia

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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Saudi Arabia this past week from 652 hire locations out of 26 hire agencies. Prices for a Saudi Arabia small car hire start from R471/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

R483+

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Compact

Compact

R531+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R600+

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Standard

Standard

R1 151+

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Full-size

Full-size

R1 619+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R3 905+

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Mini

Mini

R471+

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Premium

Premium

R1 836+

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Best car hire deals found in Saudi Arabia

Hyundai AtosR471/day
Hyundai Atos
Found 08/18/26
Volkswagen GolfR483/day
Volkswagen Golf
Found 08/18/26
Volkswagen VentoR527/day
Volkswagen Vento
Found 08/18/26

Cheapflights insights for Saudi Arabia car hires

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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 R474/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 258% 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 R26,32/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Dryyve, with rates starting at R43,24/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 May, with an average daily rate of just R506. Conversely, September is the priciest month, averaging R666 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 May, with an average daily rate of just R506. Conversely, September is the priciest month, averaging R666 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

R574

February

R587

March

R577

April

R549

May

R506

June

R536

July

R552

August

R544

September

R666

October

R582

November

R568

December

R560

What car do most people hire in Saudi Arabia?

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

19 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

Budget

5,3
Fair
16 reviews•129 locations
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Cleanliness

5,9

Comfort

5,6

Overall

5,3

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

5,4

National

5,0
Fair
2 reviews•6 locations
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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

4,3
Mediocre
11 reviews•27 locations
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Cleanliness

4,7

Comfort

5,1

Overall

4,3

Pick-up/drop-off

4,1

Value

4,7

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

Avec Car Rental

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

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

    At R547/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 R255/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 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R34+).

Electric

Electric

R342+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R49+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R34+

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