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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 12 April 2026.

Most popular company

AMEX

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

RM 118

Cheapest price per day

RM 47
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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 74, which is about 222% 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 July, when you can expect to pay RM 77/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in United Arab Emirates is December (RM 108/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 98

February

RM 97

March

RM 90

April

RM 91

May

RM 87

June

RM 83

July

RM 77

August

RM 81

September

RM 78

October

RM 99

November

RM 104

December

RM 108

What car do most people hire in United Arab Emirates?

Intermediate cars (Ford Escape, for example) are the most popular in United Arab Emirates. Full-size (Ford Taurus) and SUV (BMW X5) 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?

DRIVUS has 99 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in United Arab Emirates at 78.

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 258 pickup locations in United Arab Emirates to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 April 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 12 April 2026.

Hertz

7.1
Good
35 reviews•21 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.1

Europcar

7.6
Good
13 reviews•54 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.3

Fast Rent A Car

7.3
Good
3 reviews•23 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Dollar

7.1
Good
27 reviews•35 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.0

Autostrad Rent A Car

6.5
Okay
3 reviews•22 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

7.0

Thrifty

5.9
Fair
14 reviews•54 locations
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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.9

Avis

5.5
Fair
14 reviews•23 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.2

Budget

4.5
Mediocre
25 reviews•26 locations
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Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

5.4

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

4.7

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 12 April 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 Sharjah where rental cars typically will cost around RM 95/day (22% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in United Arab Emirates was found in Sharjah for just RM 47/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.

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