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Car rental in the UAE

9 airports · 8 cities · drives on the right

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  • 22rental companies
  • 25pick-up points
  • from $20 per day
  • 8.7 top rated · Thrifty

Half of the offers here cost under $75 a day, and one in ten under $28. The companies with the most offices here are Thrifty, Dollar and Drivus. Based on 2,802 offers seen in the 12 months to Oct 2026.

  • In the terminal: 13 · Meet and greet: 7 · Free shuttle bus: 2
  • Free cancellation: 22 of 22
  • Debit card accepted: 5 of 22
  • Thrifty
  • Dollar
  • Drivus
  • Autostrad Rent A Car
  • Europcar
  • Avis
  • +16

Where to rent a car in the UAE

Data from the 12 months to Oct 2026.

All 9 airports in the UAE All 8 cities in the UAE

Rental prices in the UAE by car class

Class Typical cars Suppliers Cheapest at From / day Typical / day
Mini Kia Picanto, Nissan Micra, Mini Countryman 6 Dubai Intl Airport Terminal 1 $20 $31
Economy Hyundai Accent, Mitsubishi Attrage, Toyota Yaris 19 Abu Dhabi International Airport $21 $33
Compact Toyota Corolla, Nissan Sunny, Suzuki Baleno 18 Dubai Intl Airport Terminal 3 $26 $39
Intermediate MG 5, Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3 16 Abu Dhabi Mushrif $25 $43
Standard Mazda 6, Ford Fusion, Mitsubishi ASX 13 Dubai Intl Airport Terminal 2 $32 $49
Full size Dodge Charger, Ford Taurus, Nissan Maxima 8 Abu Dhabi International Airport $28 $65
Small SUV BMW X2, Nissan Qashqai, Toyota Raize 3 Dubai Intl Airport $27 $74
Large SUV Ford Expedition, Cadillac Escalade 5 Dubai Intl Airport Terminal 1 $155 $172
SUV Nissan Patrol, Hyundai Creta, Toyota Fortuner 20 Abu Dhabi Mushrif $36 $86
Minivan Kia Carnival, Mercedes V Class, Mercedes V250 8 Dubai Intl Airport Terminal 1 $89 $215
7-seat minivan Mitsubishi Xpander, Kia Carnival, Toyota Innova 10 Dubai Intl Airport Terminal 3 $51 $105
9-seat van Hyundai Staria, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Starex 3 Dubai Intl Airport Terminal 3 $94 $157
Luxury Audi A6, Audi Q8, Porsche Boxster 6 Abu Dhabi Mushrif $100 $381
Premium Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, Volvo S90 13 Dubai Intl Airport $77 $139
Exotic Mercedes G63, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger 11 Abu Dhabi Mushrif $95 $319
Convertible BMW 4 Series Convertible 2 Dubai Intl Airport Terminal 1 $173 $214

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on 2,802 offers seen in the 12 months to Oct 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Kia Picanto rental car in the UAE Avis

Kia Picanto

or similar

Dubai Intl Airport Terminal 3

  • 4 seats
  • 1 bag
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $20/day See prices
Mitsubishi Mirage rental car in the UAE Europcar

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar

Al Ain

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $20/day See prices
Kia Pegas rental car in the UAE Goldcar

Kia Pegas

or similar

Sharjah Intl Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $21/day See prices
Toyota Yaris Sedan rental car in the UAE Budget

Toyota Yaris Sedan

or similar

Dubai Intl Airport Terminal 1

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $22/day See prices
Hyundai Creta rental car in the UAE Avis

Hyundai Creta

or similar

Dubai Intl Airport Terminal 1

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $22/day See prices
Ford Fiesta rental car in the UAE Alamo

Ford Fiesta

or similar

Dubai Intl Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $22/day See prices
Mitsubishi Attrage rental car in the UAE Autostrad Rent A Car

Mitsubishi Attrage

or similar

Dubai Hyatt Regancy Hotel

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $22/day
Hyundai Accent rental car in the UAE Goldcar

Hyundai Accent

or similar

Sharjah Intl Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $22/day See prices

Car rental companies in the UAE

Rating is the average over the company's offices in the UAE. Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Oct 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Rental conditions in the UAE

Based on 22 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Oct 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 21. Drivers under 26 pay $2–$27 a day extra (Avis and Wheego).
Debit card Accepted by 5 of 22 suppliers: Drivus, Goldcar, Edel And Stark Luxury Fleet, Cargets and Ktc Gulf Rent A Car.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 17 of 22 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at 19 of 22 suppliers. Limited at Edel And Stark Luxury Fleet and Cargets.
Fuel policy Full to full (17 suppliers), Same to same (4 suppliers)
Transmission Automatic 98%, manual 2%.
Electric and hybrid Porsche Taycan, from $552 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 22 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (22 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (21 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (19 suppliers). Deductible: $255–$1 361.
Included in the price Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee
Free additional driver Thrifty, Avis and Drivus
Extras Child seat (21 suppliers), Infant seat (18 suppliers), Booster seat (16 suppliers), GPS (12 suppliers), Wi-Fi (1 supplier)
Special offers Special discount (11 suppliers), Pre-registration available (6 suppliers), Free additional driver (3 suppliers), Free upgrade (1 supplier), Guaranteed model (1 supplier)

Prices in the UAE in numbers

Price per day. Data from the 12 months to Oct 2026.

Cheapest places lowest price seen
  1. Abu Dhabi Mushrif $19
  2. Abu Dhabi Mussuffah $20
  3. Ras Al Khaimah $21
  4. Abu Dhabi Downtown $25
  5. Dubai Intl Airport $25
  6. Sharjah Airport -SHJ $26
  7. Sharjah Downtown $27
  8. Al Ain $27
  9. Abu Dhabi Al Ain $27
  10. Dubai Downtown $28

Van, SUV and luxury car rental in the UAE

Data from the 12 months to Oct 2026.

Car rental in the UAE: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in the UAE?
Half of the offers we have seen in the UAE cost under $75 a day, and one in ten under $28. The cheapest class is Mini, from $20 a day. Based on 2,802 offers seen in the 12 months to Oct 2026.

Which car rental company is cheapest in the UAE?
Alamo is the cheapest for a small car, about $22 a day. Based on 2,802 offers seen in the 12 months to Oct 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in the UAE?
Thrifty, rated 8.7 out of 10 from 250+ reviews. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Oct 2026.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in the UAE?
The lowest minimum age among our partners in the UAE is 21. Drivers under 26 pay a young-driver fee of $2–$27 a day.

Can I rent a car in the UAE with a debit card?
5 of 22 companies accept a debit card: Drivus, Goldcar, Edel And Stark Luxury Fleet, Cargets and Ktc Gulf Rent A Car.

Which side of the road do they drive on in the UAE?
In the UAE you drive on the right. 98% of the rental cars are automatic.

Where is car rental cheapest in the UAE?
The lowest prices we have seen are at Abu Dhabi Mushrif ($19), Abu Dhabi Mussuffah ($20) and Ras Al Khaimah ($21). Data from the 12 months to Oct 2026.

Can I return the car somewhere else in the UAE?
0% of searches in the UAE are one-way. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see the one-way fee.

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