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Cheap Car Hire in United Arab Emirates from R264

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 28/2 and drop-off date of 27/3. 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 23 January 2025.

Most popular company

Autostrad Rent A Car

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R617

Cheapest price per day

R264

United Arab Emirates car hire prices in popular cities

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 359 pickup locations in United Arab Emirates to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 January 2025.

Price

R281 - R554

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in United Arab Emirates?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in United Arab Emirates and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 23 January 2025.

January

R536

February

R536

March

R462

April

R499

May

R517

June

R499

July

R480

August

R499

September

R480

October

R554

November

R573

December

R628

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in United Arab Emirates is March. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 January 2025.

There are 68 hire agencies servicing United Arab Emirates. These agencies, altogether, have 826 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in United Arab Emirates with prices from R264 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

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Compare available car types for rental in United Arab Emirates

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in United Arab Emirates to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 January 2025.

Small cars

R356 - R796

All Car Types

R736 - R1 440

To hire a small car in United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of R422/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in United Arab Emirates (~R356/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R796/day). In fact, August is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for United Arab Emirates. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Arab Emirates, renting a small car saves you 58% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best United Arab Emirates small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of R797/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in United Arab Emirates (~R527/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 051/day). In fact, January is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for United Arab Emirates. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Arab Emirates, renting a medium car saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best United Arab Emirates medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of R1 653/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in United Arab Emirates (~R1 007/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R3 453/day). In fact, November is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for United Arab Emirates. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Arab Emirates, renting a large car is 41% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best United Arab Emirates large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of R1 107/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in United Arab Emirates (~R773/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R1 600/day). In fact, September is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for United Arab Emirates. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Arab Emirates, renting a SUV is 11% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best United Arab Emirates SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of R1 882/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in United Arab Emirates (~R866/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R6 203/day). In fact, January is about 55% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for United Arab Emirates. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Arab Emirates, renting a van is 48% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of R2 063/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in United Arab Emirates (~R1 160/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R2 800/day). In fact, July is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for United Arab Emirates. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Arab Emirates, renting a luxury car is 52% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a convertible in United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of R1 462/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in United Arab Emirates (~R523/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 538/day). In fact, March is about 65% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for United Arab Emirates. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Arab Emirates, renting a convertible is 33% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Volkswagen PoloR264/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Suzuki CiazR268/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

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 January 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.

keddy by Europcar

73 locations

DRIVUS

65 locations

Thrifty

57 locations

Europcar

40 locations

Sunnycars

35 locations

Golden Key Car Rental

33 locations

Dollar

32 locations

Budget

24 locations

Best United Arab Emirates car hire deals found

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 R467. Data was last updated on 23 January 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.
Volkswagen PoloR264/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Suzuki CiazR268/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Toyota Corolla QuestR292/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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 January 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in United Arab Emirates?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (10,0 rating), keddy by Europcar (10,0 rating) and Quick Drive (8,0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in United Arab Emirates.

  • 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 R338/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Autostrad Rent A Car is COMPACT, which starts as low as R267/day.

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

    At R306/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 (R554/day), which is 24% 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.

Small car hires in United Arab Emirates

Find small car hire deals in United Arab Emirates from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in United Arab Emirates cost an average of R377 per day. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2025.
Suzuki SwiftR349/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Suzuki SwiftR351/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Chevrolet SparkR362/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark

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 January 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 (R15+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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