United Arab Emirates

Cheap Car Hire in United Arab Emirates from R201

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 1/5 and drop-off date of 31/5. 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 23 March 2026.

Most popular company

Quicklease

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R652

Cheapest price per day

R201

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 23 March 2026.

There are 79 hire agencies servicing United Arab Emirates. These agencies, altogether, have 969 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in United Arab Emirates with prices from R201 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in United Arab Emirates:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

People carrier

People carrier

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 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:

Ford FiestaR201/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Suzuki CiazR205/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Kia PicantoR240/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

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 R381. Data was last updated on 23 March 2026.
Ford FiestaR201/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Suzuki CiazR205/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Citroen C3R210/day
2
M
A/C
Citroen C3

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 R327/day – about 1 314% less than the yearly average.

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 R208,29/day found in the past two weeks. CarQ is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R216,79/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 R340. Conversely, November is the priciest month, averaging R459 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 R340. Conversely, November is the priciest month, averaging R459 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

R429

February

R412

March

R378

April

R378

May

R378

June

R361

July

R340

August

R340

September

R340

October

R442

November

R459

December

R459

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), SUV 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?

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 78.

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 23 March 2026.

Hertz

7,1
Good
35 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,1

Europcar

7,6
Good
13 reviews54 locations
Overview

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 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

Dollar

6,9
Okay
29 reviews35 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,9

Autostrad Rent A Car

6,5
Okay
3 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,0

Value

7,0

Thrifty

5,9
Fair
14 reviews54 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

6,2

Overall

5,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

5,9

Avis

5,5
Fair
14 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

6,1

Overall

5,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

6,2

Budget

4,4
Mediocre
26 reviews25 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,6

Comfort

5,4

Overall

4,4

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 23 March 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 Yesaway, and with prices around R1 236/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Yesaway is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R1 032/day.

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

    At R552/day, the cheapest car hire price in United Arab Emirates was found in Dubai. On average, Dubai has the cheapest daily rental car price (R670/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 23 March 2026.

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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