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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 3 April 2026.

Most popular company

AUTOSTRAD

Price of petrol per litre

RM 2.71

Average price per day

RM 114

Cheapest price per day

RM 58
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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 81/day – about 236% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Dubai?

In Dubai, the most affordable car hire company right now is Autostrad Rent A Car, offering prices from just RM 103.16/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at RM 113.20/day.

What is the best car rental company in Dubai?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Dubai is Hertz (rated 7.1/10 with 14 reviews). Dollar (rated 6.9/10 with 10 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
7.1
Dollar
Dollar
6.9
Europcar
Europcar
6.4
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.0

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

Planning to hire a car in Dubai? July is the cheapest month, costing about RM 85 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 113. 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 105

February

RM 101

March

RM 97

April

RM 93

May

RM 93

June

RM 89

July

RM 85

August

RM 85

September

RM 85

October

RM 101

November

RM 109

December

RM 113

What car do most people hire in Dubai?

Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra, for example) are the most popular in Dubai. SUV (Jeep Wrangler) and Full-size (Ford Explorer) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Dubai.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Dubai?

DRIVUS has 40 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Golden Key Car Rental has the second-highest number of locations in Dubai at 31.

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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 3 April 2026.

Hertz

7.1
Good
14 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

7.0

Dollar

6.9
Okay
10 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.8

Europcar

6.4
Okay
4 reviews•17 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.4

Thrifty

6.0
Okay
6 reviews•24 locations
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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.1

Avis

5.2
Fair
6 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

5.4

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.8

Budget

4.6
Mediocre
12 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

4.9

Cargets rent a car

19 locations
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Blitz Car Rentals

15 locations
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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 3 April 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Dubai?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 114/day when booking a car hire in Dubai. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 58/day from AMEX, booked on Mar. 28.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Dubai for a week from Autostrad Rent A Car?

    Autostrad Rent A Car is one of the most popular car hire companies in Dubai, offering car hire for around RM 777 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 3,328 (RM 111/day) on average.

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