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Dune Car Rental Co

Hello. We can pick up in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. What car class, rental dates and mileage in kilometres do you need, and do you want a driver?

Sahara Wheels Hire

Good afternoon. For a week in Al Ain, we quote the whole period, including a driver if you need one. Do you have a manual or automatic licence?

Marina Wheels Hire

Hello. Our automatic cars in Sharjah and Ajman come with air conditioning checked before pickup. Which dates and car class suit you?

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Car hire in the United Arab Emirates

Car hire in the United Arab Emirates is priced for the whole rental period, so the quickest way to a current price is an offer for your exact dates. Describe the car class, the dates and the pickup city, and sellers answer with their own price, terms and delivery.

Several things decide the price of a hire car:

  • Car class, and whether it has an automatic or a manual gearbox
  • Rental dates, and whether the price is per day or per month
  • Whether a driver is included
  • Pickup location and the route, measured in kilometres
  • The age and driving experience of the renter
  • The collateral the provider asks for

Driving licence costs

A driver who needs a manual licence can convert an automatic one. The listings quote an RTA road test booking at AED 293.50 and a manual licence issue at AED 325, and new applicants also pay a traffic file fee of AED 200. A learner who takes a full course in Dubai can pay between about AED 2,970 and AED 6,000, according to one provider.

Gearbox and driver options

If you are not sure you can drive a manual, ask for an automatic car, because converting a licence needs a road test. If you want a driver, state it in the request so that both options are priced for the same dates.

Season and the heat

From November to March the weather is mild, which suits longer trips to the desert and to Al Ain. From May to September the heat is very high, so check the air conditioning before you drive away from the pickup point.

Deposits, age and experience

Hire providers usually ask about the renter's age, driving experience and collateral. Ask in writing how much collateral is needed and when it is returned, and keep a handover record with photos of the car taken at pickup.

Get offers through BlaBlaPrice for free. Describe the car, the dates and the pickup city in your own words in a chat, and sellers reply with their price, terms and delivery. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide whom to contact. You can also look at vehicle and heavy equipment hire, or start a request.

Questions and answers

How much does a car hire cost in the UAE?

Rental rates depend on the car class, the dates and whether a driver is included, so ask for a price for your exact period.

What licence do I need to drive a hire car?

A valid licence is needed. If you need a manual licence, one provider lists the RTA road test at AED 293.50 and the manual licence issue at AED 325.

Is summer a good time to hire a car?

The mild season from November to March suits longer trips. From May to September the heat is very high, so check the air conditioning before you drive.

Can I hire a car with a driver?

Yes, many renters ask for this. State it in the request, because the price changes with a driver.

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  • How does BlaBlaPrice find prices for “Car”?
    It compares prices from providers’ price lists, looks through their websites and rates every option against your request: what exactly they’ll do, the price, the timing and the terms. You see what fits you.
  • How do I write a good request?
    Give the main things: the model or what exactly needs doing, condition (new / used), quantity, area and timing. The “Add details” buttons will suggest what to write.
  • How do sellers reply?
    Each seller sends you a personal offer with a price and terms. BlaBlaPrice puts the best value on top, and you choose.
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    Sellers from the right category: BlaBlaPrice picks it. They don’t see your contacts, only the one you choose does.
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