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Cheap Car Hire in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates from £11

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 Dubai with a pick-up date of 8/2 and drop-off date of 22/2. 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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Dubai, the United Arab Emirates car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 December 2024.

Most popular company

AUTOSTRAD

Price of gas per litre

£0.55

Average price per day

£33

Cheapest price per day

£11

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Dubai?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Dubai, the 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 17 December 2024.

January

£22

February

£22

March

£19

April

£20

May

£22

June

£21

July

£20

August

£21

September

£20

October

£23

November

£24

December

£25

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Dubai 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 Dubai, the United Arab Emirates

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Dubai, the 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 17 December 2024.

There are 64 hire agencies servicing Dubai. These agencies, altogether, have 395 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Dubai with prices from £11 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Dubai:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Luxury

Luxury

Compare available car types for hire in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Dubai, the 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 17 December 2024.

Small cars

£17 - £23

All Car Types

£40 - £56

To hire a small car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of £18/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (~£17/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~£23/day). In fact, July is about 11% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Dubai. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Dubai, hiring 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 Dubai small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of £34/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (~£29/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~£40/day). In fact, March is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Dubai. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Dubai, hiring a medium car saves you 25% 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 Dubai medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of £61/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (~£54/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£70/day). In fact, July is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Dubai. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Dubai, hiring a large car is 27% 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 Dubai large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of £44/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (~£36/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~£51/day). In fact, June is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Dubai. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Dubai, hiring a SUV saves you 3% 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 Dubai SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of £70/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a van in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (~£51/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~£96/day). In fact, June is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Dubai. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Dubai, hiring a van is 37% 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 Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of £94/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (~£79/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£117/day). In fact, July is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Dubai. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Dubai, hiring a luxury car is 53% 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 Dubai luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of £74/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (~£31/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~£110/day). In fact, November is about 59% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Dubai. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Dubai, hiring a convertible is 40% 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.

Vauxhall Corsa£11/day
2
M
A/C
Vauxhall Corsa
Hyundai i10£13/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

Top hire agencies in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. Reviews were last updated on 17 December 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top car hire agencies located in Dubai, including National, Europcar and Hertz. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

National

9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Europcar

7.2
Good
3 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.2

Hertz

7.1
Good
12 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

7.0

Alamo

6.8
Okay
19 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

7.2

Dollar

6.5
Okay
9 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Thrifty

6.2
Okay
7 reviews27 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.3

Avis

6.1
Okay
5 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.2

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.6
Fair
11 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

6.2

Best Dubai, the United Arab Emirates car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Dubai, the 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 Dubai, the United Arab Emirates with an average daily rate of £24. Data was last updated on 17 December 2024.
The best prices on car hires in Dubai we've found at this time. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.
Vauxhall Corsa£11/day
2
M
A/C
Vauxhall Corsa
Hyundai i10£13/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Suzuki Vitara£16/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Vitara

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 December 2024.
  • What are the requirements to hire a car in Dubai?

    If you hire a car in Dubai, then you need to be 21 years of age. However, some vehicles, such as luxury car hire in Dubai or passenger van hire, require you to be older. To get hire cars in Dubai, you will need a valid driver’s licence that’s at least one year old. You will need to have an up-to-date passport too. When it comes to paying for your cheap car hire in Dubai, you will need to use a valid credit card that is in the main driver’s name.

  • What are the rules for driving in Dubai?

    For your car hire in Dubai, seatbelts are a requirement in the front and back, and children under four years of age must also be in a suitable child restraint. You need to drive on the right-hand side of the road in your Dubai car hire, and there is a zero tolerance on drinking whilst driving, so this means you cannot have consumed any alcohol before getting behind the wheel. You can drive your car hire in Dubai at 140 kph (87 mph) on the motorway, whilst in urban areas, the speed limit is 80 kph (50 mph). If you want to ensure you are up to date with the current laws when driving your Dubai car hire, you should contact the local authorities to ensure there have been no recent changes.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Dubai?

    Dubai is an impressive city with many great sites to visit. So, whether you want an economy car hire or something more fancy, there will be something for everyone. If you’re staying in the city, it might be best to get a smaller car, such as a Suzuki Swift. This will be easier to park and better for nipping around Dubai. However, if you’re going into the desert, then a Nissan Kicks SUV might be a good option, as it can handle the terrain better. Car hire in Dubai is very popular, so, no matter the type of vehicle you’re after, you’ll have a great range to pick from.

  • Where are the best places to park in Dubai?

    When you get hire cars in Dubai, you’ll need to have somewhere to park them. If you find on-street parking in Dubai, you will be able to pay for it via SMS by using the local parking app. Many of the shopping centres, such as Mall of the Emirates, also have free parking, so you can enjoy shopping with ease. If you are going out for dinner in your cheap car hire in Dubai, then you could also use a paid parking area, such as Dubai Marina Parking. This is a stone’s throw from the Dubai Marina and costs around Dh15 (£3) per hour, so it’s relatively good value. In general, there is lots of parking in Dubai, so you should be able to find a space easily enough.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Dubai?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £33/day when booking a car hire in Dubai. The absolute best deal a user found was for £14/day from Ace, booked on Dec. 8.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Dubai?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Dubai from the following companies over the past two weeks: Ace (£11/day), Alamo (£13/day), and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL (£13/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Dubai?

    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 Dubai.

  • What are petrol prices like in Dubai?

    The average price of petrol in Dubai is £0.55/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £25 and £35 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Dubai for a week from Autostrad Rent A Car?

    Autostrad Rent A Car offers hire cars in Dubai for about £225 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Dubai for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 41% on a hire car in Dubai. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Dubai?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Dubai however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Dubai for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Dubai can be found for about £964, with the average price for a rental being around £32 a day. Book with Ace, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 74% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Dubai.

  • How much is a car hire in Dubai for a weekend?

    £41 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Dubai. To save money, consider booking a Economy car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in January, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as £43 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Dubai?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Standard (Class Convertible) in Dubai, making it the most popular option.

Small car hires in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates

Find small car hire deals in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates cost an average of £13 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 December 2024.
Fiat 500£13/day
2
M
A/C
Fiat 500
Hyundai i10£13/day
2
M
Hyundai i10
Ford Ka£13/day
2
M
Ford Ka

Car hires by fuel type in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates

Browse car hires by fuel type in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. Deals were last updated on 17 December 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£16+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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