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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 1 April 2026.

Most popular company

Autostrad Rent A Car

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R508

Cheapest price per day

R150
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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 R328/day – about 1 317% less than the yearly average.

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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 R183,46/day found in the past two weeks. Shayar Rent A Car is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R222,34/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 R341. Conversely, November is the priciest month, averaging R460 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 R341. Conversely, November is the priciest month, averaging R460 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

R435

February

R413

March

R384

April

R375

May

R379

June

R362

July

R341

August

R341

September

R341

October

R443

November

R460

December

R460

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: SUV cars (Mitsubishi ASX or similar), Economy 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.

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 258 pickup locations in United Arab Emirates to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 April 2026.
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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 1 April 2026.

Hertz

7,1
Good
35 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,1

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

Dollar

7,0
Good
28 reviews•35 locations
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Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,0

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

7,0

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
25 reviews•26 locations
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Cleanliness

5,7

Comfort

5,4

Overall

4,5

Pick-up/drop-off

4,4

Value

4,7

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 1 April 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 307/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Yesaway is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R1 307/day.

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

    At R358/day, the cheapest car hire price in United Arab Emirates was found in Abu Dhabi. On average, Dubai has the cheapest daily rental car price (R658/day), which is 30% 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.

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