Dubai

Cheap Car Hire in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates from ฿552

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
5 Apr — 12 Apr
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 29 March 2024.

Most popular company

PAYLESS

Price of petrol per litre

฿28.80

Average price per day

฿792

Cheapest price per day

฿552

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 29 March 2024.

January

฿984

February

฿1,020

March

฿984

April

฿1,056

May

฿1,056

June

฿1,020

July

฿874

August

฿838

September

฿801

October

฿911

November

฿984

December

฿1,056

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Dubai is September. The most expensive time to rent a car is April. 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 29 March 2024.

There are, in total, 313 car hire locations in Dubai that are operated by 51 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: ฿582/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Dubai hire providers:

Economy

Economy

฿582+

Compact

Compact

฿582+

Intermediate

Intermediate

฿582+

Standard

Standard

฿598+

Full-size

Full-size

฿860+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

฿1,750+

Premium

Premium

฿1,370+

Luxury

Luxury

฿3,418+

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 29 March 2024.

Small cars

฿494 - ฿972

All Car Types

฿683 - ฿5,104

To hire a small car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of ฿819/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (~฿494/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~฿972/day). In fact, July is about 40% 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 ฿1,968/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (~฿1,062/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~฿4,657/day). In fact, July is about 47% 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 10% 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 ฿3,801/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (~฿1,272/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~฿10,689/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 43% 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 ฿1,312/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (~฿913/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~฿3,084/day). In fact, October is about 31% 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 40% 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 29 March 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 reviews10 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 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.2

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.1

Europcar

6.0
Okay
11 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

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 29 March 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Dubai?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿792/day when booking a car hire in Dubai. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿792/day from Payless, booked on Aug. 7.

  • 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 ฿28.80/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,296 and ฿1,871 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Payless is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Dubai. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about ฿5,544 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 39% 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 Economy car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in April, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as ฿0 per day.

  • 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.

See more FAQs

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 ฿803 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Toyota Yaris฿552/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris฿574/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Nissan March฿582/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan March

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 ฿3,279 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
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 HiAce฿1,213/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota HiAce฿1,307/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota HiAce฿1,780/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 29 March 2024.

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 (฿15+).

Electric

Electric

฿48+

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿37+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

฿15+

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