Rent a Car in Dubai & UAE

Car rental in Dubai starts from AED 30/day for an economy sedan or hatchback on current listings, with SUVs, sedans and luxury cars rising from there. Daily rates are highest; weekly and especially monthly bookings cut the effective per-day price by roughly 40–60%, so the longer you rent the less you pay per day.

Most rentals ask for a refundable security deposit, held on a credit card in the driver’s name for the length of the booking and released after the car is returned undamaged. The amount varies by vehicle. If you’d rather not tie up a deposit, browse our no-deposit cars, which replace the hold with a small insurance/CDW fee.

UAE residents need an Emirates ID, a UAE driving licence and a passport/visa copy. Tourists need a passport, a valid entry visa or stamp, and either an International Driving Permit alongside their home licence, or a licence from a country with a UAE reciprocity agreement. A credit card in the driver’s name is required either way, and the minimum age is typically 21–25 depending on the car.

Yes. Tourists rent cars in Dubai every day — you just need your passport, visa, and a valid home-country licence plus an International Driving Permit (IDP). Many Drivaza partners offer airport delivery, so your car can be waiting when you land. Salik road tolls, fuel and any fines are settled on actual usage.

The cheapest per-day rate almost always comes from renting for longer. A monthly booking is the lowest effective daily price, followed by weekly, then daily hire. For budget picks, filter for economy makes or browse cars under AED 100/day; the entry rate across current listings is AED 30/day.