Car rental guide

The cheapest cars to rent in Dubai

Last updated · 1,242 listings compared

About this comparison

Daily rate is the number most people compare first, and at the bottom of Dubai's market a handful of dirhams separates most economy listings. What really separates them is the mileage allowance and what's included — so the table shows the mileage at each price next to the rate.

We currently list 1,242 cars for rent in Dubai with a published daily rate, from AED 145 to AED 14,249 a day. The cheapest right now is the MG 3 2024; the table shows the 15 lowest rates side by side.

How we picked

Every car in our Dubai catalogue with a published daily rate. Ordered by daily rate, lowest first. Rates are those supplied by each rental company and shown in AED; they exclude Salik tolls, traffic fines, fuel and any optional insurance excess waiver. Cars without a published rate are left out rather than shown as unpriced. The table is generated from live listings each time this page is served.

The cheapest cars to rent in Dubai

Cars for rent in Dubai compared by daily rate, lowest first, with the rental company behind each car and the mileage included alongside.
#CarPer dayPer weekMileage / dayRental company
1MG 3 2024AED 145AED 275250 km—
2Mitsubishi Attrage 2024AED 149AED 315450 kmAutostrad Rent a Car
3Nissan Sunny 2024AED 150AED 295250 km—
4Kia Pegas 2022AED 150AED 295250 km—
5Nissan Sunny 2024AED 150AED 500350 kmArabEx Car Rental
6Kia Pegas 2021AED 155AED 350250 km—
7MG 3 2026AED 155AED 500250 kmGoldenlease Rent a Car
8Nissan Sunny 2024AED 159AED 249300 kmPrimelux Luxury Car Rental
9Kia Pegas 2023AED 160AED 455250 kmPremium Car Rentals
10Kia Picanto 2024AED 160AED 420200 km—
11MG 3 2025AED 160AED 350200 km—
12MG 3 2025AED 160AED 455250 kmPremium Car Rentals
13MG 3 2025AED 160AED 400250 kmQuick Drive Rent a Car
14Suzuki Ciaz 2024AED 165—450 kmThrifty Car Rental
15Hyundai i10 Grand 2025AED 165AED 490250 kmGulf Oasis Rent A Car

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest Car to rent in Dubai?

On current listings it is the MG 3 2024 at AED 145 a day. The table above lists the cheapest cars in order, with the rental company for each.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Dubai?

Daily rates for cars in our catalogue run from AED 145 to AED 14,249, averaging about AED 1,035.87. Weekly and monthly hire usually brings the effective daily cost down considerably.

Is a deposit required to rent a car in Dubai?

Yes. Rental companies hold a security deposit, usually on a credit card in the main driver's name, and release it after the car is returned and any Salik tolls or traffic fines are settled. The amount is set by each company and is higher for luxury and sports cars.

What licence do I need to rent a car in Dubai?

UAE residents need a UAE driving licence. Visitors from many countries can drive on their home licence; others need an International Driving Permit alongside it. Rental companies confirm what they accept when you book.