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Cheap Car Hire in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates from AED 41

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 20/4 and drop-off date of 11/5. 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 2 April 2025.

Most popular company

SIXT

Price of petrol per litre

AED 2.54

Average price per day

AED 70

Cheapest price per day

AED 41

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 2 April 2025.

January

AED 110

February

AED 102

March

AED 88

April

AED 95

May

AED 102

June

AED 99

July

AED 99

August

AED 99

September

AED 95

October

AED 110

November

AED 113

December

AED 124

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 2 April 2025.

There are currently 446 hire locations operating in Dubai spread across 70 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Dubai is small car at AED 41 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

AED 44+

Compact

Compact

AED 41+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 57+

Standard

Standard

AED 51+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 86+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 110+

Mini

Mini

AED 51+

Premium

Premium

AED 138+

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 2 April 2025.

Small cars

AED 61 - AED 88

All Car Types

AED 99 - AED 180

To rent a small car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of AED 77/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (~AED 61/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~AED 88/day). In fact, March is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Dubai. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Dubai, renting a small car saves you 42% 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 rent a medium car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of AED 121/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (~AED 85/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~AED 178/day). In fact, March is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Dubai. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Dubai, renting a medium car saves you 9% 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 rent a large car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of AED 225/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (~AED 180/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 264/day). In fact, March is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Dubai. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Dubai, renting a large car is 42% 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 rent a SUV in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of AED 143/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (~AED 109/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 192/day). In fact, March is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Dubai. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Dubai, renting a SUV is 9% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of AED 280/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a van in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (~AED 187/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~AED 342/day). In fact, July is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Dubai. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Dubai, renting a van is 53% 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 rent a luxury car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of AED 337/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (~AED 297/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~AED 401/day). In fact, June is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Dubai. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Dubai, renting a luxury car is 61% 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 luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of AED 195/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (~AED 93/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 353/day). In fact, August is about 53% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Dubai. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Dubai, renting a convertible is 33% 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.

Nissan SunnyAED 41/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Sunny
Toyota YarisAED 45/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Ford KaAED 51/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka

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 2 April 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Dubai area such as Dollar, Europcar and Alamo. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Dubai, including Dollar, Europcar and Alamo.

Dollar

6.9
Okay
9 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

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

5.8
Fair
5 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.4

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

4.5
Mediocre
14 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

5.4

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

4.7

DRIVUS

31 locations

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 AED 94. Data was last updated on 2 April 2025.
These are the best deals we've found on rental cars in Dubai. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.
Nissan SunnyAED 41/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Sunny
Toyota YarisAED 45/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Ford KaAED 51/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka

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 2 April 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Dubai?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 70/day when booking a car hire in Dubai. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 44/day from AMEX, booked on Mar. 30.

  • 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: Autostrad Rent A Car (AED 41/day), Ace (AED 45/day), and DRIVUS (AED 59/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 AED 2.54/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 114 and AED 165 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    From Sixt you can hire a car in Dubai from about AED 500 per week on average.

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

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 39% on your car hire. For a below average price in Dubai, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Dubai?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Dubai.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Dubai for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 69% on a month-long rental by booking with AMEX. AMEX is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Dubai can cost you on average AED 2,142 a month or AED 71 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Dubai is AED 70. Hiring a Compact is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Dubai. For the month of May, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Dubai for as low as AED 106/day.

  • What car do most people hire in Dubai?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Standard (Class Convertible) 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 AED 54 per day. Price data was last updated on 2 April 2025.
Nissan MicraAED 49/day
2
M
Nissan Micra
Ford KaAED 49/day
2
M
Ford Ka
Ford KaAED 49/day
2
M
Ford Ka

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 2 April 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 (AED 11+).

Electric

Electric

AED 30+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 23+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 11+

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