Car Rental
in Dubai

21 years old for most economy and standard cars. Luxury, premium and sports categories usually require 25+, and drivers under 25 may pay a young driver surcharge.

Yes. Basic comprehensive insurance (CDW/LDW) is included in every rate. Reducing or removing the excess is an optional upgrade, usually AED 30–80 per day.

Most companies require a credit card in the driver's name for the security deposit. Some offer no-deposit rentals that accept a debit card, typically at a slightly higher daily rate.

Yes. Contact the company before your contract ends and they will extend it subject to availability. Longer terms usually move you to a cheaper weekly or monthly rate.

Most Dubai companies deliver and collect anywhere in the city, often at no charge. Airport delivery may add a surcharge of roughly AED 50–150.

Roadside assistance is usually included — ask for the number before you drive off. The company arranges recovery and, on longer rentals, provides a replacement vehicle while yours is repaired.

Daily rentals typically include 200–250 km per day, weekly around 1,500 km and monthly 3,000–5,000 km. Extra kilometres cost roughly AED 0.50–2 each.

Tourists and residents aged 21 or over with a valid driving licence, a passport or Emirates ID, and a credit card for the deposit. Luxury and sports categories often require the driver to be 25 or older.

Entry-level economy models such as the Nissan Sunny, Mitsubishi Attrage, Kia Pegas and Toyota Yaris start from around AED 55–80 per day, with the lowest rates on weekly and monthly bookings.

Only if their home licence is not on the UAE's directly-accepted list. Licences from the GCC, US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia and Japan are accepted on their own; other nationalities must carry an IDP with the original licence.

A valid driving licence, passport copy with a valid visa page (tourists), Emirates ID (residents), and a credit card in the driver's name for the security deposit.

Typically AED 1,000–1,500 for economy cars, AED 2,000–5,000 for SUVs and premium models, and AED 5,000–20,000+ for luxury and sports cars. It is held on the credit card and released after the rental.

You pay up to the insurance excess for covered damage, and the company bills the repair through their agency. Damage caused by off-road driving, driving under the influence or an unauthorised driver is not covered at all.

Yes. Additional drivers can be added for roughly AED 20–50 per day (often free on monthly contracts). Each driver must present a valid licence and be listed on the contract.

No. Salik crossings (AED 6.30 at peak, AED 4.20 off-peak, free 1–6am) are the driver's responsibility. Every rental car carries a Salik tag, and crossings are billed to you or deducted from the deposit.

Yes. Standard UAE rental insurance covers all seven emirates, so trips to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Fujairah and beyond are fine — you only pay the tolls along the way.

Only with the company's written approval. Oman is the common exception and requires extra cross-border insurance plus a permit; Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries are rarely permitted.

Nearly all Dubai companies use same-to-same (full-to-full): you return the car with the fuel level you received. Refuelling by the company is charged at a premium plus a service fee.

A short grace period of 1–2 hours is common; beyond that an extra day is charged. Tell the company in advance if you will be late — most will simply extend the contract instead.

Yes. Car hire is the British and international term for car rental — the same service, the same cars and the same companies. Whichever you search for, you will find the same rentals in Dubai.