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Cheap Car Hire in United Arab Emirates from R207

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 26/6 and drop-off date of 5/7. 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 hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in United Arab Emirates. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 June 2025.

Most popular company

AMEX

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R389

Cheapest price per day

R207

Cheapest time to rent a car in United Arab Emirates

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in United Arab Emirates and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 8 June 2025.

January

R532

February

R497

March

R426

April

R443

May

R426

June

R443

July

R461

August

R461

September

R461

October

R515

November

R550

December

R586

Popular car types in United Arab Emirates

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in United Arab Emirates and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 8 June 2025.

There are 73 hire agencies servicing United Arab Emirates. These agencies, altogether, have 912 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in United Arab Emirates with prices from R207 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in United Arab Emirates:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Compare available car types for rental in United Arab Emirates

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in United Arab Emirates to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 June 2025.

Small cars

R245 - R672

All Car Types

R639 - R1 053

To hire a small car in United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of R375/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in United Arab Emirates (~R245/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R672/day). In fact, March is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for United Arab Emirates. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Arab Emirates, renting a small car saves you 57% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best United Arab Emirates small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of R781/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in United Arab Emirates (~R443/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R1 415/day). In fact, April is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for United Arab Emirates. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Arab Emirates, renting a medium car saves you 9% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best United Arab Emirates medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of R1 267/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in United Arab Emirates (~R844/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R1 883/day). In fact, June is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for United Arab Emirates. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Arab Emirates, renting a large car is 33% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best United Arab Emirates large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of R1 013/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in United Arab Emirates (~R777/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R1 247/day). In fact, September is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for United Arab Emirates. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Arab Emirates, renting a SUV is 16% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best United Arab Emirates SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of R676/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a van in United Arab Emirates (~R654/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R2 126/day). In fact, January is about 4% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for United Arab Emirates. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Arab Emirates, renting a van saves you 22% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best United Arab Emirates van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of R1 850/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in United Arab Emirates (~R988/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R2 772/day). In fact, June is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for United Arab Emirates. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Arab Emirates, renting a luxury car is 54% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best United Arab Emirates luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of R1 437/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in United Arab Emirates (~R523/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 438/day). In fact, March is about 64% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for United Arab Emirates. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United Arab Emirates, renting a convertible is 41% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Suzuki SwiftR207/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Hyundai i10R208/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Kia PicantoR226/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Top rental agencies in United Arab Emirates

Explore the leading car hire agencies in United Arab Emirates known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in United Arab Emirates. Reviews were last updated on 8 June 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the United Arab Emirates region, including those located within the Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah area. Helpful information on each car hire agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Hertz

7,2
Good
33 reviews18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

7,3

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 reviews58 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 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

5,6

Overall

4,8

Pick-up/drop-off

5,0

Value

5,7

DRIVUS

99 locations

Best car hire deals found in United Arab Emirates

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in United Arab Emirates. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in United Arab Emirates with an average daily rate of R536. Data was last updated on 8 June 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car hires in United Arab Emirates, including locations near Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Suzuki SwiftR207/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Hyundai i10R208/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Kia PicantoR209/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in United Arab Emirates, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 June 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in United Arab Emirates?

    When hiring a car in United Arab Emirates, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Alamo, and with prices around R258/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Alamo is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R230/day.

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

    At R232/day, the cheapest car hire price in United Arab Emirates was found in Dubai. On average, Dubai has the cheapest daily rental car price (R354/day), which is 0% below average price for cities in United Arab Emirates.

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

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in United Arab Emirates.

Car hires by fuel type in United Arab Emirates

Browse car hires 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 8 June 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in United Arab Emirates. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R12+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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