Dubai car rentals

If you want to fit in, a luxury sports car is certainly the best rental option for Dubai. However, if you are just looking to get around, then you really have your pick of the litter as the streets and roads in Dubai will fit vehicles of all sizes. Gasoline is also affordable, so even a gas guzzler will do alright on the streets of Dubai.

Speed junkies will rejoice to hear that Dubai has some of the fastest highways in the world with the freeways going all the way up to 140 km/h (86 mph). Aside from those roads however, the standard range of speeds is 40 km/h (25 mph) to 60 km/h (37 mph) on residential roads and 100 km/h (62 mph) on rural roads.

Parking is widely available in Dubai and visitors should have no problem finding a free spot no matter where they go. Travelers should note that parking fees are broken down into a number of categories. The three primary categories are commercial, non-commercial, and special areas; amongst those, commercial and non-commercial split into a further two separate zones that charge different rates. The exact tariffs will be posted on signage by the parking lots, but it pays to know in advance that fees are not uniform across the city.

On average a rental car in Dubai costs $35 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Dubai found in the last 2 weeks is $21.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hertz ($14/day), Goldcar Rental SP ($20/day) and DRIVUS ($22/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Hertz Dubai Int'l Ap Term 3 null (6 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Dubai. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Dubai is $2.99 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $36 and $48, depending on the car size.

Standard (Ford Explorer or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Dubai.

Car rental companies onsite at Dubai Intl airport include GREEN MOTION, Hertz, Ace, Budget, Alamo, DRIVUS, INTERRENT, Sixt, Europcar and Golden Key Car Rental.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Dubai Intl airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Budget, Alamo, Sixt, Thrifty, Europcar, Avis, Dollar, keddy by Europcar, and National.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Standard car rental in Dubai costs $65 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Dubai costs $26 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Dubai costs $35 per day, on average.

In Dubai, cars are most frequently rented at Hertz Dubai Int'l Ap Term 3 (6 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Dubai costs $245 per week ($35 per day).

On average a rental car in Dubai costs $1,052 per month ($35 per day).

Most car rental providers in Dubai offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Dubai, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 47 car rental agencies in Dubai.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Dubai so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Dubai roads have directions signposted in Arabic and English. Thus, it's easy to read and navigate the streets, even on multiple lanes. However, be keen and use Google Maps if you need to enter malls and various sights.

Most hotels and Dubai Mall offer free parking, but you need to pay for valet service. Some malls allow free parking for the first hours of the day only. However, overnight parking in the malls isn't allowed, and you can face fines.