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Cheap Car Hire in Saudi Arabia from R597

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Saudi Arabia car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Final Rentals

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R935

Cheapest price per day

R597
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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 25 hire agencies. Prices for a Saudi Arabia small car hire start from R597/day. Check out available deals for 2 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

R597+

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Compact

Compact

R621+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R672+

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Best car hire deals found in Saudi Arabia

Hyundai i10R597/day
Hyundai i10
Found 09/11/26
Toyota Corolla CrossR621/day
Toyota Corolla Cross
Found 09/11/26
Volkswagen T-ROCR672/day
Volkswagen T-ROC
Found 09/11/26

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 R472/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 263% 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 R501. Conversely, September is the priciest month, averaging R643 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 R501. Conversely, September is the priciest month, averaging R643 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

R568

February

R584

March

R571

April

R546

May

R503

June

R530

July

R549

August

R501

September

R643

October

R589

November

R557

December

R557

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.

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Top rental agencies in Saudi Arabia

Thrifty

20 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

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•130 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 R410/day, Sixt is the most popular car hire provider in Saudi Arabia, booking 9% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At R544/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 R254/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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