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Cheap Car Hire in United Arab Emirates from R196

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 15/2 and drop-off date of 22/2. 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 10 February 2026.

Most popular company

Autostrad Rent A Car

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R323

Cheapest price per day

R196
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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 10 February 2026.
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There are 80 hire agencies servicing United Arab Emirates. These agencies, altogether, have 968 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in United Arab Emirates with prices from R196 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in United Arab Emirates:

Economy

Economy

R196+

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Compact

Compact

R200+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R251+

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Standard

Standard

R292+

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Full-size

Full-size

R407+

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People carrier

People carrier

R426+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R516+

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Mini

Mini

R218+

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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:

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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:

Ford FiestaR196/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Found 02/08/26
Volkswagen GolfR199/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Found 02/08/26
Hyundai AtosR200/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos
Found 02/09/26

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 R708. Data was last updated on 10 February 2026.
Ford FiestaR196/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Found 02/08/26
Volkswagen GolfR199/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Golf
Found 02/08/26
Hyundai AtosR200/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos
Found 02/09/26

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 R307/day – about 1 234% 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 R198,02/day found in the past two weeks. AMEX is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R206,16/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 R319. Conversely, November is the priciest month, averaging R431 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 R319. Conversely, November is the priciest month, averaging R431 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

R407

February

R363

March

R343

April

R363

May

R359

June

R339

July

R319

August

R319

September

R319

October

R415

November

R431

December

R431

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 (Mitsubishi ASX or similar), Passenger van cars (Class Standard Van or similar), and Intermediate cars (Toyota Camry 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 77.

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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 10 February 2026.

Hertz

7,1
Good
35 reviews•20 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,1

Dollar

6,9
Okay
30 reviews•35 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,9

Europcar

7,6
Good
13 reviews•54 locations
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Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,3

Fast Rent A Car

7,3
Good
3 reviews•23 locations
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Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

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

Thrifty

5,9
Fair
14 reviews•54 locations
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Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

6,2

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

5,9

Avis

5,5
Fair
14 reviews•23 locations
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Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

6,1

Overall

5,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

6,2

Budget

4,5
Mediocre
26 reviews•25 locations
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Cleanliness

5,6

Comfort

5,4

Overall

4,5

Pick-up/drop-off

4,5

Value

4,6

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 10 February 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 Autostrad Rent A Car, and with prices around R522/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Autostrad Rent A Car is CONVERTIBLE, which starts as low as R307/day.

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

    At R221/day, the cheapest car hire price in United Arab Emirates was found in Dubai. On average, Dubai has the cheapest daily rental car price (R323/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 10 February 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 (R12+).

Electric

Electric

R45+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R33+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R12+

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