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Saudi Arabia car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Final Rentals

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R998

Cheapest price per day

R329
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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 R487/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 329% 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, with rates starting at R24,83/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 R508. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging R606 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 R508. Conversely, October is the priciest month, averaging R606 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

R586

February

R603

March

R592

April

R564

May

R519

June

R547

July

R567

August

R508

September

R567

October

R606

November

R572

December

R572

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

21 locations
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Overview

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

5,1
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•7 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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Overview

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

Lumi

13 locations
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Car hire FAQs

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

    With an average price of R789/day, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the most popular car hire provider in Saudi Arabia, booking 75% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At R561/day, it is 22% 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 R262/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.

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