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United Arab Emirates car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in United Arab Emirates. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 August 2026.

Most popular company

DRIVUS

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

RM 127

Cheapest price per day

RM 51
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Cheapflights insights for the United Arab Emirates car rentals

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in United Arab Emirates?

To get the best deal on car hire in United Arab Emirates, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 78, which is about 245% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest month to rent a car in United Arab Emirates?

The cheapest month to hire a car in United Arab Emirates is May, when you can expect to pay RM 76/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in United Arab Emirates is December (RM 110/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

RM 102

February

RM 99

March

RM 91

April

RM 83

May

RM 76

June

RM 80

July

RM 83

August

RM 80

September

RM 79

October

RM 102

November

RM 108

December

RM 110

What car do most people hire in United Arab Emirates?

Premium cars (Ford Taurus, for example) are the most popular in United Arab Emirates. SUV (Ford Escape) and Intermediate (Ford Escape) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting United Arab Emirates.

Which car hire company has the most locations in United Arab Emirates?

Avis has 24 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. NextCar has the second-highest number of locations in United Arab Emirates at 2.

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across United Arab Emirates, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 59 pickup locations in United Arab Emirates to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 August 2026.
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Top rental agencies in United Arab Emirates

Explore the leading car rental agencies in United Arab Emirates known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in United Arab Emirates. Reviews were last updated on 9 August 2026.

National

8.0
Very Good
2 reviews•15 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.5

Avis

5.5
Fair
14 reviews•24 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.2

Eldorado Rent a Car

1 location
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NextCar

2 locations
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CarQ

1 location
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Diva Rent A Car LLC

1 location
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Highway Rent a Car

7 locations
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Shift Car Rental

8 locations
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in United Arab Emirates, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 August 2026.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in United Arab Emirates?

    When visiting United Arab Emirates, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Dubai where rental cars typically will cost around RM 120/day (16% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in United Arab Emirates was found in Dubai for just RM 59/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in United Arab Emirates?

    Cars in United Arab Emirates are to be driven on the right side of the road.

Car rentals by fuel type in United Arab Emirates

Browse car rentals by fuel type in United Arab Emirates. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in United Arab Emirates. Deals were last updated on 9 August 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in United Arab Emirates. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (RM 11+).

Electric

Electric

RM 181+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 77+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 11+

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