Dubai

Cheap Car Rentals in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
27 Apr — 4 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Dubai, the United Arab Emirates car rentals in 2024

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 20 April 2024.

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

฿30.22

Average price per day

฿2,352

Cheapest price per day

฿607

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 20 April 2024.

January

฿994

February

฿1,031

March

฿921

April

฿1,031

May

฿1,031

June

฿1,031

July

฿884

August

฿847

September

฿810

October

฿921

November

฿994

December

฿1,068

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Dubai is September. 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.

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 20 April 2024.

Small cars

฿499 - ฿989

All Car Types

฿690 - ฿5,160

To hire a small car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of ฿818/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (~฿499/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~฿989/day). In fact, July is about 39% 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 63% 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 Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of ฿1,918/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (~฿1,074/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~฿4,708/day). In fact, July is about 45% 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 12% 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 large car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of ฿3,882/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (~฿1,286/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~฿10,806/day). In fact, June is about 67% 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 45% 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 SUV in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of ฿1,414/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (~฿923/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~฿3,118/day). In fact, October is about 35% 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.

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 20 April 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Dubai, including Budget, Fast Rent A Car and Hertz in Dubai. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Budget

5.2
Fair
76 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.6

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.1

Fast Rent A Car

8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Hertz

7.2
Good
17 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.1

Alamo

7.1
Good
16 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.5

Dollar

6.5
Okay
18 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Thrifty

6.1
Okay
7 reviews19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.2

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.1

Europcar

6.1
Okay
11 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.6
Fair
9 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

6.2

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 20 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Dubai?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿2,352/day when booking a car hire in Dubai. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿607/day from Thrifty, booked on Apr. 14.

  • 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 Alamo (7.5 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 ฿30.22/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,360 and ฿1,964 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Thrifty is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Dubai. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about ฿26,070 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 37% 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 does it cost to rent a car in Dubai for a month?

    We’ve recently found that Thrifty offers you prices that are 85% cheaper than the average rate available for a long-term rental. The average cost of a car rental in Dubai for a month is ฿111,729. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

  • What car do most people hire in Dubai?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra) in Dubai, making it the most popular option.

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