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Cheap Car Hire in United Arab Emirates from R208

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 29/6 and drop-off date of 30/8. 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 11 June 2025.

Most popular company

AMEX

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R388

Cheapest price per day

R208

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 11 June 2025.

There are 73 hire agencies servicing United Arab Emirates. These agencies, altogether, have 911 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in United Arab Emirates with prices from R208 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in United Arab Emirates:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

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 van 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:

Suzuki SwiftR208/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Hyundai i10R208/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10R236/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

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 R559. Data was last updated on 11 June 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in United Arab Emirates, including locations near Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Suzuki SwiftR208/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Hyundai i10R208/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Toyota YarisR209/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

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 R394/day – about 1 439% less than the yearly average.

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

AMEX is currently the cheapest car hire company in United Arab Emirates with deals as low as R200,17/day found in the past two weeks. Quicklease is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R203,54/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 March, with an average daily rate of just R390. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R545 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 March, with an average daily rate of just R390. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R545 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

R500

February

R438

March

R390

April

R407

May

R407

June

R452

July

R438

August

R438

September

R416

October

R469

November

R540

December

R545

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), Mini cars (Kia Picanto or similar), and SUV cars (Mitsubishi ASX 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 73.

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 11 June 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the United Arab Emirates region, including those located within the Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah area. Helpful information on each car hire agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Hertz

7,2
Good
33 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

7,3

Dollar

7,0
Good
32 reviews36 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,0

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

7,1

Europcar

7,8
Good
12 reviews42 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,4

Autostrad Rent A Car

6,5
Okay
3 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,0

Value

7,0

Thrifty

5,8
Fair
15 reviews58 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,2

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

5,4

Value

5,9

Budget

5,4
Fair
26 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,3

Overall

5,4

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

5,7

Avis

4,8
Mediocre
13 reviews21 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 11 June 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 Alamo, and with prices around R258/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Alamo is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R229/day.

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

    At R232/day, the cheapest car hire price in United Arab Emirates was found in Dubai. On average, Dubai has the cheapest daily rental car price (R353/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 11 June 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 (R12+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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