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Cheap Car Rentals in United Arab Emirates from $22
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 9/9 and drop-off date of 16/9. 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 rentals 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 2 September 2025.
Most popular company | Thrifty |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | $23 |
Cheapest price per day | $22 |
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 2 September 2025.
At $22/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in United Arab Emirates in the past week. Out of 75 car hire agencies operating in United Arab Emirates, there are, in total, 921 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:
Economy
$22+
Compact
$22+
Intermediate
$33+
Standard
$35+
Full-size
$32+
Full-size SUV
$59+
Mini
$22+
Premium
$54+
Compare car rental 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:
Nissan March$22/day
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Holden Barina$27/day
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Best car rental deals found in United Arab Emirates
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in United Arab Emirates. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in United Arab Emirates with an average daily rate of $63. Data was last updated on 2 September 2025.
Nissan March$22/day
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Holden Barina$22/day
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Ford Focus$27/day
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Cheapflights insights for the United Arab Emirates car rentals
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?
To get the best deal on a rental car in United Arab Emirates, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $36, which is about 43% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in United Arab Emirates?
Looking to hire a car in United Arab Emirates? Avis had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $18.40/day. Alamo also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $19.35/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in United Arab Emirates?
Planning to hire a car in United Arab Emirates? July is the cheapest month, costing about $34 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $53. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$48
February
$43
March
$37
April
$40
May
$39
June
$36
July
$34
August
$35
September
$38
October
$45
November
$51
December
$53
What car do most people hire in United Arab Emirates?
SUV cars (Class Luxury SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting United Arab Emirates. Economy cars (Nissan Sunny or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Luxury cars (Class Luxury SUV 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 70.
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 2 September 2025.
Hertz
33 reviews•18 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.5
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/drop-off
7.0
Value
7.2
Dollar
32 reviews•36 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.0
Overall
7.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.9
Value
7.1
Europcar
12 reviews•41 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.8
Pick-up/drop-off
7.6
Value
7.4
Autostrad Rent A Car
3 reviews•21 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.0
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/drop-off
5.0
Value
7.0
Thrifty
15 reviews•55 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.7
Comfort
6.2
Overall
5.8
Pick-up/drop-off
5.4
Value
5.9
Budget
26 reviews•23 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
6.3
Overall
5.4
Pick-up/drop-off
5.7
Value
5.7
Avis
13 reviews•23 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.9
Comfort
5.6
Overall
4.8
Pick-up/drop-off
5.0
Value
5.7
DRIVUS
99 locations
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in United Arab Emirates, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 September 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 Thrifty, and with prices around $23/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Thrifty is COMPACT, which starts as low as $23/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in United Arab Emirates?
At $23/day, the cheapest car rental price in United Arab Emirates was found in Abu Dhabi. On average, Abu Dhabi has the cheapest daily rental car price ($24/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?
In United Arab Emirates, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.
Car rentals by fuel type in United Arab Emirates
Browse car rentals 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 2 September 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in United Arab Emirates. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($12+).
Electric
$44+
Hybrid
$25+
Petrol/Diesel
$12+