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Cheap Car Hire in Saudi Arabia from R596

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 8/9 and drop-off date of 14/9. 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 1 August 2026.

Most popular company

Final Rentals

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R1 004

Cheapest price per day

R596
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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 1 August 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Saudi Arabia this past week from 654 hire locations out of 26 hire agencies. Prices for a Saudi Arabia small car hire start from R596/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

R596+

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Compact

Compact

R615+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R839+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R1 116+

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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 R791. Data was last updated on 1 August 2026.
Volkswagen GolfR596/day
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A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Found 07/31/26
Nissan AlmeraR615/day
4
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A/C
Nissan Almera
Found 07/30/26
Audi A3R839/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A3
Found 07/31/26

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 1 264% off the average price.

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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 R515. Conversely, September is the priciest month, averaging R678 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 R515. Conversely, September is the priciest month, averaging R678 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

R584

February

R598

March

R584

April

R560

May

R515

June

R543

July

R518

August

R598

September

R678

October

R595

November

R579

December

R571

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 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.

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 286 pickup locations in Saudi Arabia to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 August 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 1 August 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

Budget

5,3
Fair
16 reviews•130 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

4,2
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 1 August 2026.

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

    At R557/day, it is 29% 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 1 August 2026.
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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 (R38+).

Electric

Electric

R308+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R56+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R38+

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