Cheapflights insights for Dubai car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Dubai, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Dubai?
For the best savings on car hire in Dubai, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just ฿716/day – about 2,556% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Dubai?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Dubai is Dollar (rated 6.9/10 with 9 reviews). Alamo (rated 6.9/10 with 19 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Dubai?
Planning to hire a car in Dubai? June is the cheapest month, costing about ฿748 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿1,073. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
฿976
February
฿911
March
฿781
April
฿813
May
฿781
June
฿748
July
฿813
August
฿813
September
฿846
October
฿943
November
฿1,008
December
฿1,073
Which car hire company has the most locations in Dubai?
DRIVUS has 37 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Golden Key Car Rental has the second-highest number of locations in Dubai at 31.
Top rental agencies in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates
Explore the leading car rental 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 rental companies in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. Reviews were last updated on 9 July 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Dubai, including Dollar, Alamo and Europcar in Dubai. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 July 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Dubai for a week from Alamo?
Alamo is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Dubai. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about ฿2,976 per week.
Can I rent a car for a month in Dubai?
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Dubai it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.