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Cheap Car Hire in Saudi Arabia from R465

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Saudi Arabia with a pick-up date of 5/8 and drop-off date of 21/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Saudi Arabia car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Saudi Arabia. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 July 2026.

Most popular company

Final Rentals

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R936

Cheapest price per day

R465
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Popular car types in Saudi Arabia

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Saudi Arabia and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 21 July 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Saudi Arabia this past week from 653 hire locations out of 26 hire agencies. Prices for a Saudi Arabia small car hire start from R465/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Compact

Compact

R465+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R779+

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Standard

Standard

R1 340+

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Full-size

Full-size

R1 935+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R4 596+

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Premium

Premium

R2 095+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 775+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R823+

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Best car hire deals found in Saudi Arabia

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Saudi Arabia. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Saudi Arabia with an average daily rate of R1 702. Data was last updated on 21 July 2026.
BMW 1 SeriesR465/day
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Toyota CorollaR779/day
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Citroen C3 AircrossR823/day
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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 R475/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 260% 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 R19,63/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Enterprise Rent-A-Car, with rates starting at R29,94/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 July, with an average daily rate of just R509. Conversely, September is the priciest month, averaging R679 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 July, with an average daily rate of just R509. Conversely, September is the priciest month, averaging R679 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

R583

February

R597

March

R586

April

R558

May

R514

June

R542

July

R509

August

R605

September

R679

October

R597

November

R578

December

R569

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. Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe 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.

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Saudi Arabia, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 284 pickup locations in Saudi Arabia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 July 2026.
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Top rental agencies in Saudi Arabia

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Saudi Arabia known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Saudi Arabia. Reviews were last updated on 21 July 2026.

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

Europcar

5,3
Fair
1 review•57 locations
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Cleanliness

5,9

Comfort

4,6

Overall

5,3

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

5,3

Budget

5,1
Fair
17 reviews•128 locations
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Cleanliness

5,7

Comfort

5,5

Overall

5,1

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

5,2

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

Avis

4,2
Mediocre
12 reviews•27 locations
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Cleanliness

4,5

Comfort

4,9

Overall

4,2

Pick-up/drop-off

3,9

Value

4,5

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

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Saudi Arabia, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 July 2026.

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

    At R405/day, it is 38% 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 R260/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

Browse car hires by fuel type in Saudi Arabia. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Saudi Arabia. Deals were last updated on 21 July 2026.
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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 (R36+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R55+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R36+

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