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Cheap Car Hire in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates

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Dubai, the United Arab Emirates car rentals in 2026

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 24 June 2026.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

RM 4.31

Average price per day

RM 123

Cheapest price per day

RM 61

Cheapflights insights for Dubai car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Dubai, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Dubai?

For the best savings on car hire in Dubai, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 83/day – about 255% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Dubai?

In Dubai, the most affordable car hire company right now is Golden Key Car Rental, offering prices from just RM 8.74/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is VIPCars Recommendation, with rates starting at RM 26.00/day.

What is the best car rental company in Dubai?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Dubai is Autostrad Rent A Car (rated 6.5/10 with 3 reviews). Avis (rated 5.2/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Dubai?

Planning to hire a car in Dubai? May is the cheapest month, costing about RM 83 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 116. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

RM 108

February

RM 103

March

RM 99

April

RM 91

May

RM 83

June

RM 83

July

RM 83

August

RM 83

September

RM 83

October

RM 103

November

RM 112

December

RM 116

What car do most people hire in Dubai?

Intermediate cars (Ford Escape, for example) are the most popular in Dubai. SUV (Ford Expedition) and Premium (Mercedes-Benz C-Class) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Dubai.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Dubai?

Avis has 15 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. CarQ has the second-highest number of locations in Dubai at 1.

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 24 June 2026.

Autostrad Rent A Car

6.5
Okay
3 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

7.0

Avis

5.2
Fair
6 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

5.4

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.8

CarQ

1 location

NextCar

1 location

Avenue Rent a Car

1 location

Diva Rent A Car LLC

1 location

Elite Speed Car Rental

1 location

GO Rent A Car

7 locations

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 24 June 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Dubai?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 123/day when booking a car hire in Dubai. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 61/day from Golden Key Car Rental, booked on Jun. 20.

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

    Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies in Dubai, offering car hire for around RM 869 per week on average.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Dubai however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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

    The monthly cost of a car rental in Dubai is RM 3,725 (RM 124/day) on average.

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