United Arab Emirates

Cheap Car Rentals in United Arab Emirates from S$ 12

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 the United Arab Emirates with a pick-up date of 7-8 and drop-off date of 14-8. 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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United Arab Emirates car rentals in 2025

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 29 July 2025.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

S$ 42

Cheapest price per day

S$ 12

Popular car types in United Arab Emirates

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in 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 29 July 2025.

There are, in total, 913 car hire locations in United Arab Emirates that are operated by 74 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: S$ 12/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from United Arab Emirates hire providers:

Economy

Economy

S$ 12+

Compact

Compact

S$ 15+

Intermediate

Intermediate

S$ 15+

Standard

Standard

S$ 18+

Full-size

Full-size

S$ 25+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

S$ 41+

Mini

Mini

S$ 16+

Premium

Premium

S$ 32+

Compare car rental deals in United Arab Emirates by type

Here are the best United Arab Emirates small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best United Arab Emirates medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best United Arab Emirates large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best United Arab Emirates SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best United Arab Emirates luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda FitS$ 12/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Hyundai AvanteS$ 15/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Avante

Best car rental deals found in United Arab Emirates

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in 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 United Arab Emirates with an average daily rate of S$ 28. Data was last updated on 29 July 2025.
Honda FitS$ 12/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Hyundai AvanteS$ 15/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Avante
Peugeot 508S$ 15/day
5
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A/C
Peugeot 508

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 a rental car in United Arab Emirates, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around S$ 30, which is about 9% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in United Arab Emirates?

Looking to hire a car in United Arab Emirates? Golden Key Car Rental had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only S$ 10.67/day. Hit also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at S$ 11.51/day.

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

At United Arab Emirates, the best time to rent a car is at July, with an average daily rate of just S$ 29. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging S$ 42 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In United Arab Emirates, the best time to rent a car is in July, with an average daily rate of just S$ 29. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging S$ 42 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

S$ 39

February

S$ 35

March

S$ 30

April

S$ 33

May

S$ 31

June

S$ 30

July

S$ 29

August

S$ 33

September

S$ 31

October

S$ 37

November

S$ 41

December

S$ 42

What car do most people rent in United Arab Emirates?

SUV cars (Ford Explorer or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting United Arab Emirates. Full-size cars (Ford Explorer or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Honda HR-V or similar).

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 70.

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 317 pickup locations in United Arab Emirates to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 July 2025.

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 29 July 2025.

Hertz

7.1
Good
33 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.2

Dollar

7.0
Good
32 reviews36 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.1

Europcar

7.8
Good
12 reviews42 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Autostrad Rent A Car

6.5
Okay
3 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

7.0

Thrifty

5.8
Fair
15 reviews55 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.9

Budget

5.4
Fair
26 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.7

Avis

4.8
Mediocre
13 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

5.6

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.7

DRIVUS

99 locations

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 29 July 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in United Arab Emirates?

    With an average price of S$ 19/day, Alamo is the most popular car hire provider in United Arab Emirates, booking 477% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At S$ 18/day, the cheapest car rental price in United Arab Emirates was found in Abu Dhabi. On average, Abu Dhabi has the cheapest daily rental car price (S$ 19/day), which is 46% below average price for cities in United Arab Emirates.

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

    In United Arab Emirates, drivers are expected to drive 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 29 July 2025.

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 (S$ 11+).

Electric

Electric

S$ 37+

Hybrid

Hybrid

S$ 23+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 11+

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