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Cheap Car Hire in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates from ฿486

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 13/2 and drop-off date of 20/2. 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 rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 February 2025.

Most popular company

QUICKDRIVE

Price of petrol per litre

฿23.18

Average price per day

฿930

Cheapest price per day

฿486

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 6 February 2025.

January

฿1,007

February

฿974

March

฿839

April

฿907

May

฿940

June

฿907

July

฿907

August

฿907

September

฿873

October

฿1,007

November

฿1,041

December

฿1,142

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 rent in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 6 February 2025.

There are, in total, 428 car hire locations in Dubai that are operated by 66 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: ฿486/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Dubai hire providers:

Economy

Economy

฿530+

Compact

Compact

฿486+

Intermediate

Intermediate

฿629+

Standard

Standard

฿688+

Full-size

Full-size

฿871+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿1,386+

Mini

Mini

฿561+

Premium

Premium

฿2,086+

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

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 6 February 2025.

Small cars

฿535 - ฿4,043

All Car Types

฿952 - ฿5,444

To hire a small car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of ฿1,083/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (~฿535/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~฿4,043/day). In fact, July is about 51% 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 49% 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 ฿1,322/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (~฿719/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~฿3,988/day). In fact, October is about 46% 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 38% 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 ฿2,621/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (~฿808/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~฿6,202/day). In fact, August is about 70% 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 20% 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 ฿1,378/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (~฿601/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~฿3,093/day). In fact, August is about 57% 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 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. Here are the best Dubai SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of ฿2,114/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (~฿1,899/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~฿5,625/day). In fact, January is about 11% 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 1% 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.

Toyota Yaris฿486/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Honda City฿530/day
2
M
A/C
Honda City
Toyota Yaris฿561/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

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 6 February 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Dubai, including Hertz, Dollar and Europcar in Dubai. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Hertz

7.1
Good
12 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

7.0

Dollar

6.8
Okay
9 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

Europcar

6.8
Okay
3 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.8

Alamo

6.8
Okay
19 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

7.2

Thrifty

6.0
Okay
7 reviews27 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.3

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.1

Avis

6.0
Okay
5 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

6.2

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.6

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

Budget

4.8
Mediocre
15 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

5.8

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.7

Value

5.0

Best Dubai, the United Arab Emirates car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates with an average daily rate of ฿1,063. Data was last updated on 6 February 2025.
Check out some of the very best car rental deals we've found in Dubai. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Toyota Yaris฿486/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Honda City฿530/day
2
M
A/C
Honda City
Toyota Yaris฿561/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

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 6 February 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Dubai?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿930/day when booking a car hire in Dubai. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿930/day from Quick Drive, booked on Feb. 2.

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

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Dubai from the following companies over the past two weeks: GREEN MOTION (฿486/day), Ace (฿530/day), and DRIVUS (฿629/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 ฿23.18/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,043 and ฿1,507 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Dubai for a week from Quick Drive?

    Quick Drive is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Dubai. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about ฿6,507 per week.

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

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 41% to make it a great deal in Dubai. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

  • 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.

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

    ฿0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Dubai. To save money, consider booking a Compact car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in March, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as ฿897 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Dubai?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Premium (Audi A6) in Dubai, making it the most popular option.

Small car rentals in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates

Find small car rental 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 rentals in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates cost an average of ฿741 per day. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2025.
Nissan March฿521/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan March
Toyota Yaris฿530/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris฿533/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

Van rentals in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates

Find van rental deals in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates cost an average of ฿3,260 per day. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2025.
Have a look at some of the best options for renting a car in Dubai we've found at this time. If you're not finding the van rental that is right for you and your passengers, be sure to check back soon.
Toyota Innova฿2,526/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota HiAce฿2,637/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota HiAce฿2,920/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce

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

Browse car rentals 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 6 February 2025.

Browse through car rental 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

฿55+

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿28+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

฿16+