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United Arab Emirates car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Autostrad Rent A Car

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$37

Cheapest price per day

$17
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Popular car types in United Arab Emirates

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At $17/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in United Arab Emirates in the past week. Out of 102 car hire agencies operating in United Arab Emirates, there are, in total, 1,146 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

$24+

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Compact

Compact

$17+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$25+

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Standard

Standard

$42+

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Full-size

Full-size

$22+

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People mover

People mover

$59+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$66+

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Mini

Mini

$20+

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Best car rental deals found in United Arab Emirates

Mercedes-Benz EQA$17/day
Mercedes-Benz EQA
Found 09/23/26
Suzuki Swift$20/day
Suzuki Swift
Found 09/23/26
Tesla Model Y$22/day
Tesla Model Y
Found 09/23/26

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 $34, which is about 53% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in United Arab Emirates?

Looking to hire a car in United Arab Emirates? North Car Rental had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $9.44/day. VIPCars Recommendation also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $10.40/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in United Arab Emirates?

Planning to hire a car in United Arab Emirates? May is the cheapest month, costing about $32 per day. In contrast, November is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $45. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$42

February

$39

March

$37

April

$35

May

$32

June

$33

July

$35

August

$39

September

$35

October

$42

November

$45

December

$44

What car do most people hire in United Arab Emirates?

Compact cars (Suzuki Baleno or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting United Arab Emirates. Economy cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Chevrolet Captiva or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in United Arab Emirates?

Avis has 24 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. NextCar has the second-highest number of locations in United Arab Emirates at 2.

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Top rental agencies in United Arab Emirates

National

8.0
Very Good
2 reviews•15 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.5

Avis

5.4
Fair
15 reviews•24 locations
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Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.0

Eldorado Rent a Car

1 location
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NextCar

2 locations
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CarQ

1 location
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Diva Rent A Car LLC

1 location
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Highway Rent a Car

7 locations
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Shift Car Rental

8 locations
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Car rental FAQs

  • 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 Sixt, and with prices around $47/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Sixt is INTERMEDIATE, which starts as low as $46/day.

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

    At $24/day, the cheapest car rental price in United Arab Emirates was found in Dubai. On average, Dubai has the cheapest daily rental car price ($39/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

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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 ($10+).

Electric

Electric

$51+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$26+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$10+

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