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Cheap Car Hire in United Arab Emirates from R170

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 the United Arab Emirates with a pick-up date of 31/5 and drop-off date of 30/6. 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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United Arab Emirates car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in United Arab Emirates. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 May 2026.

Most popular company

AMEX

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R483

Cheapest price per day

R170
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Popular car types in United Arab Emirates

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in United Arab Emirates and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 26 May 2026.
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There are 81 hire agencies servicing United Arab Emirates. These agencies, altogether, have 1 047 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in United Arab Emirates with prices from R170 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in United Arab Emirates:

Economy

Economy

R170+

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Compact

Compact

R170+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R198+

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Standard

Standard

R272+

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Full-size

Full-size

R283+

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People carrier

People carrier

R359+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R479+

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Mini

Mini

R170+

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Best car hire deals found in United Arab Emirates

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in United Arab Emirates. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in United Arab Emirates with an average daily rate of R393. Data was last updated on 26 May 2026.
Volkswagen PoloR170/day
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Volkswagen Polo
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Volkswagen GolfR170/day
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Volkswagen Golf
Found 05/25/26
Kia PicantoR170/day
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Kia Picanto
Found 05/25/26

Cheapflights insights for the United Arab Emirates car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in the United Arab Emirates, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in United Arab Emirates?

For the best savings on car hire in United Arab Emirates, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R314/day – about 1 285% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in United Arab Emirates?

Quicklease is currently the cheapest car hire company in United Arab Emirates with deals as low as R9,94/day found in the past two weeks. Shayar Rent A Car is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R10,24/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in United Arab Emirates?

At United Arab Emirates, the best time to hire a car is in August, with an average daily rate of just R314. Conversely, November is the priciest month, averaging R440 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 United Arab Emirates, the best time to hire a car is in August, with an average daily rate of just R314. Conversely, November is the priciest month, averaging R440 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

R412

February

R396

March

R363

April

R330

May

R334

June

R338

July

R322

August

R314

September

R322

October

R424

November

R440

December

R440

What car do most people hire in United Arab Emirates?

The most popular types of cars to hire in United Arab Emirates are the following: SUV cars (Mitsubishi ASX or similar), Economy cars (Mitsubishi ASX or similar), and Passenger van cars (Class Standard Van or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in United Arab Emirates?

Avis has 24 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. NextCar has the second-highest number of locations in United Arab Emirates at 2.

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across United Arab Emirates, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 81 pickup locations in United Arab Emirates to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 May 2026.
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Top rental agencies in United Arab Emirates

Explore the leading car hire agencies in United Arab Emirates known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in United Arab Emirates. Reviews were last updated on 26 May 2026.

Autostrad Rent A Car

6,5
Okay
3 reviews•22 locations
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Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,0

Value

7,0

Avis

5,5
Fair
14 reviews•24 locations
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Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

6,1

Overall

5,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

6,2

NextCar

2 locations
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CarQ

1 location
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Avenue Rent a Car

2 locations
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GO Rent A Car

10 locations
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U-Save

7 locations
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Shayar Rent A Car

13 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in United Arab Emirates, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 May 2026.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in United Arab Emirates?

    When hiring a car in United Arab Emirates, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is AMEX, and with prices around R202/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from AMEX is COMPACT, which starts as low as R202/day.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in United Arab Emirates?

    At R286/day, the cheapest car hire price in United Arab Emirates was found in Dubai. On average, Abu Dhabi has the cheapest daily rental car price (R652/day), which is 0% below average price for cities in United Arab Emirates.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in United Arab Emirates?

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in United Arab Emirates.

Car hires by fuel type in United Arab Emirates

Browse car hires by fuel type in United Arab Emirates. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in United Arab Emirates. Deals were last updated on 26 May 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in United Arab Emirates. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R11+).

Electric

Electric

R28+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R18+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R11+

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