Rent an Economy Car in Dubai

47 economy car rentals available from AED 55/day — daily, weekly and monthly terms, with no-deposit options and delivery from verified Drivaza partners across Dubai and the UAE.

Economy car rental in Dubai on Drivaza costs AED 55–198 a day, with a median of AED 138, across 47 cars from 7 rental companies (live listings on 2 Oct 2026). 25 of the 47 need no deposit, 20 list a refundable deposit of AED 1,000–2,000 and for the other 2 the company confirms it before you book. Monthly rates start at AED 1,210. Most include 250 km a day.

Economy car rental in Dubai is the practical default: a small hatchback or compact sedan under AED 200 a day, cheap to fuel, easy to park in mall garages and perfectly capable on Sheikh Zayed Road. The usual cars are the Nissan Sunny, Kia Pegas, Hyundai Accent, Toyota Yaris and MG 5 — five seats, a boot big enough for two suitcases, and a running cost that leaves the budget for everything else.

The real saving is in the rental term, not the model. A car that costs AED 120 a day drops sharply on a weekly rate and again on a monthly one, so if you are here for more than about ten days, book monthly even if you return the car early — it is often cheaper than paying daily. Watch three lines in the contract: the mileage cap (usually 250 km/day), the security deposit, and whether Salik tolls are billed at cost or with a handling fee.

Economy car rental prices in Dubai

Listed rates in AED on , from the 47 cars on this page.
BrandCars1 day (median)1 day (range)Weekly (median)Monthly (median)
Hyundai12AED 110AED 66–165AED 715AED 2,173
Kia6AED 147AED 55–173—AED 2,310
Geely4AED 91AED 77–110AED 693AED 1,870
Nissan4AED 141AED 77–172—AED 2,145
MG3AED 66AED 55–121—AED 1,650
Exeed3AED 138AED 121–165AED 891AED 2,969
Chery2AED 176AED 154–198—AED 3,383
Chevrolet2AED 180AED 172–187—AED 3,245
Haval2AED 187AED 176–198AED 1,040AED 3,245
Jeep1AED 99AED 99—AED 2,585
GAC1AED 121AED 121AED 847AED 2,749
Mitsubishi1AED 121AED 121—AED 2,199

Each price is the rental company's own listed rate. Weekly and monthly are full-period prices. Confirm VAT, insurance excess and delivery with the company before you book.

Economy Car rental in Dubai — FAQs

What is the cheapest car to rent in Dubai?

Small hatchbacks and compact sedans — Kia Pegas, Nissan Sunny, Hyundai Accent, Toyota Yaris and similar — are consistently the cheapest. The lowest live rate on this page is shown in the heading above, and the monthly equivalent is lower again per day. See our under AED 100 and under AED 200 hubs for the current cheapest listings.

Can I rent an economy car with no deposit in Dubai?

Yes. Many partners waive the security deposit on economy cars when you take full CDW cover, replacing the frozen hold on your card with a small daily waiver fee. The no-deposit hub lists every car on Drivaza currently offered on those terms.

Is a monthly economy rental cheaper than buying a car?

For stays under a year it usually is, because the monthly rate covers registration, insurance, servicing and tyres, and there is no resale risk at the end. A one-month economy rental in Dubai typically costs less than the combined insurance, Salik, servicing and depreciation on an owned car of the same class.

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