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Key facts for hiring a car in Dubai

  • Car hire locations

    Dubai Airport is the most popular location for car hire. There are three terminals, so if you’re flying into Dubai, it’s best to book your car hire at the same terminal you arrive at.

  • Best time to visit

    Dubai seasons range from hot to hotter. The most bearable temperatures are during November - March, but prices will be much higher.

  • Local delicacies to try

    Main: Shawarma

    Dessert: Luqaimat

  • Time difference

    GMT + 4

  • Currency

    United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED / DH)

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Hire a car in Dubai

Dubai has transformed itself into an enticing, luxurious playground – geared to entertain.

For many visitors, Dubai is the Middle East's version of Las Vegas. In recent years, this glamorous emirate has scaled the popularity rankings, fighting off tourist giants like New York and Singapore.

Visitors are flocking to the Persian Gulf, and it's not hard to see why: Dubai has a highly sought-after tropical climate, the skyscrapers of NYC, the beaches of Miami, the restaurants of Paris, the nightlife of London and the star appeal of Vegas.

Car rental in Dubai – the numbers

Frequently asked questions

Q. What is the most popular rental length in Dubai?
A. Seven to eight days.

Q. When is the most popular time to rent a car in Dubai?
A. December.

Q. What's the best value car hire brand in Dubai?
A. Avis is the cheapest car rental brand in Dubai, offering cars from just £10 per day.

*Based on easyCar real booking data.

Fast facts

Cheapest month / most expensive month Average cost per day of car hire in Dubai
July£12.90
February£15.90
Car typeAverage cost per day of car hire in Dubai
Mini£13.20
Economy£13.20
Compact£18.20

Local knowledge

Driving information

Many new driving laws were introduced to Dubai in 2017. Safe drivers won’t have a problem, but there are a few interesting rules to be aware of.

  • The drink driving limit is 0 mg, and there is zero tolerance on this.
  • Children under 10 years old or 145cm are not permitted in the front seat.
  • Blocking traffic or suddenly swerving can lead to a fine.
  • Making abusive gestures or remarks at other drivers can leave you subject to fines and even prison.
  • Other offenses include: throwing rubbish from your car, not leaving a safe distance between your car and others and crowding around an accident.
  • Pedestrians should only cross roads in designated areas, but bear in mind that vehicles are unlikely to stop at zebra crossings.
  • Fuel is cheap, usually costing around 2DH (42p) per litre.

Cultural highlights

There is a fusion of Muslim culture in Dubai's cultural recipe. Visiting souks – traditional Arabian marketplaces, and sailing the Dubai Creek in a dhow (sailing boat) are just some of the ways you can explore the city's roots.

Experience Dubai’s sleepy heritage by visiting Bastakia (the Old Town). Spice shops, teahouses and galleries line narrow streets of this historical district, and the stone buildings provide a pleasant contrast to the contemporary skyline which dominates the city.

For an adrenaline rush, tour the dunes on a desert safari. You’ll need some nerves to conquer these vast sandy hills, but don’t worry – the driving is strictly left to the professionals.

A drive away

Just outside of downtown Dubai is Ras Al Khor – a wildlife sanctuary home to some unlikely residents. Hundreds of flamingos, as well as many other species of bird, use these wetlands as a winter stop-off. What’s more entertaining than a sea of pink legs and feathers with a dramatic city backdrop? If you need any more convincing, entry is free.

Local tip: On your way back, drive along the Sheikh Zayed Road (at night if you can) and see the city’s cluster of illuminated skyscrapers.

Driving out of Dubai

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