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Cheap Car Hire in United Arab Emirates from R197
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 20/9 and drop-off date of 30/9. 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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United Arab Emirates car hires in 2025
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 18 August 2025.
Most popular company | Alamo |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | R464 |
Cheapest price per day | R197 |
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 18 August 2025.
There are 75 hire agencies servicing United Arab Emirates. These agencies, altogether, have 919 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in United Arab Emirates with prices from R197 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in United Arab Emirates:
Economy
R203+
Compact
R207+
Intermediate
R229+
Standard
R250+
Full-size
R337+
People carrier
R469+
Full-size SUV
R493+
Mini
R197+
Compare car hire deals in United Arab Emirates by type
Here are the best United Arab Emirates small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best United Arab Emirates medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best United Arab Emirates large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best United Arab Emirates SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best United Arab Emirates luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Hyundai AtosR197/day
2
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A/C
Ford KaR203/day
2
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A/C
Toyota YarisR207/day
4
M
A/C
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 R511. Data was last updated on 18 August 2025.
Hyundai AtosR197/day
2
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A/C
Ford KaR203/day
2
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A/C
Toyota YarisR207/day
4
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A/C
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 R378/day – about 1 431% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in United Arab Emirates?
Hit is currently the cheapest car hire company in United Arab Emirates with deals as low as R154,69/day found in the past two weeks. DRIVUS is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R178,06/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 July, with an average daily rate of just R356. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R541 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 July, with an average daily rate of just R356. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R541 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
R497
February
R435
March
R387
April
R404
May
R404
June
R378
July
R356
August
R387
September
R404
October
R466
November
R536
December
R541
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: Economy cars (Kia Pegas or similar), SUV cars (Mitsubishi ASX or similar), and Mini cars (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in United Arab Emirates?
DRIVUS has 99 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in United Arab Emirates at 70.
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 18 August 2025.
Hertz
33 reviews•18 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,0
Comfort
7,5
Overall
7,1
Pick-up/drop-off
7,0
Value
7,2
Dollar
32 reviews•36 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,5
Comfort
7,0
Overall
7,0
Pick-up/drop-off
6,9
Value
7,1
Europcar
12 reviews•41 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,4
Comfort
8,0
Overall
7,8
Pick-up/drop-off
7,6
Value
7,4
Autostrad Rent A Car
3 reviews•21 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,5
Comfort
7,0
Overall
6,5
Pick-up/drop-off
5,0
Value
7,0
Thrifty
15 reviews•55 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,7
Comfort
6,2
Overall
5,8
Pick-up/drop-off
5,4
Value
5,9
Budget
26 reviews•23 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,9
Comfort
6,3
Overall
5,4
Pick-up/drop-off
5,7
Value
5,7
Avis
13 reviews•23 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,9
Comfort
5,6
Overall
4,8
Pick-up/drop-off
5,0
Value
5,7
DRIVUS
99 locations
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 18 August 2025.
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 Shayar Rent A Car, and with prices around R179/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Shayar Rent A Car is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R179/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in United Arab Emirates?
At R316/day, the cheapest car hire price in United Arab Emirates was found in Dubai. On average, Dubai has the cheapest daily rental car price (R500/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 18 August 2025.
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
R31+
Hybrid
R25+
Petrol/Diesel
R11+