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Cheap Car Hire in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Abu Dhabi?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Abu Dhabi, 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 22 March 2025.

January

฿1,015

February

฿880

March

฿812

April

฿846

May

฿947

June

฿914

July

฿947

August

฿947

September

฿846

October

฿947

November

฿1,117

December

฿1,117

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Abu Dhabi is March. The most expensive time to rent a car is November. 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.

Compare available car types for rental in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Abu Dhabi, 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 22 March 2025.

Small cars

฿699 - ฿1,580

All Car Types

฿781 - ฿3,535

To hire a small car in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of ฿824/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (~฿699/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~฿1,580/day). In fact, May is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Abu Dhabi. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Abu Dhabi, hiring a small car saves you 35% 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.

To hire a medium car in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of ฿1,171/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (~฿816/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~฿3,766/day). In fact, January is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Abu Dhabi. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Abu Dhabi, hiring a medium car saves you 7% 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.

To hire a SUV in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of ฿1,412/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (~฿951/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~฿7,807/day). In fact, May is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Abu Dhabi. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Abu Dhabi, hiring a SUV is 12% 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.

Top rental agencies in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Reviews were last updated on 22 March 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Abu Dhabi, including Ace, Alamo and Europcar. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Ace

10.0
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

3 locations

Europcar

17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

7.6

Dollar

7.4
Good
6 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.4

Hertz

7.4
Good
12 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.7

Fast Rent A Car

6 locations

Thrifty

6.4
Okay
2 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.4

Avis

6.0
Okay
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.7

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 March 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Abu Dhabi?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Europcar (10.0 rating), Ace (10.0 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Abu Dhabi.

  • What are petrol prices like in Abu Dhabi?

    The average price of petrol in Abu Dhabi is ฿23.37/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,051 and ฿1,518 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Abu Dhabi for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz is one of the top picks in Abu Dhabi. They can have you in a hire car for about ฿5,470 per week on average.

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

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 41% on a hire car in Abu Dhabi. 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 Abu Dhabi?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Abu Dhabi it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

  • What car do most people hire in Abu Dhabi?

    The most popular car to hire while in Abu Dhabi is the Toyota Fortuner, which is a Full-size vehicle.

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