Rent a Car in Dubai as a Tourist
Tourists can rent a car in Dubai with a passport, a valid entry stamp or visa, and a driving licence that the UAE accepts for visitors. Najd Rent a Car rents to visitors on daily and weekly terms, with published rates from AED 75 per day.
Cars visitors usually choose (6)
- 5 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic
AED 650 per week · AED 2,600 per month
- 7 seats
- 3 bags
- Automatic
AED 1,200 per week · AED 4,200 per month
- 7 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic
AED 850 per week · AED 3,100 per month
- 5 seats
- 4 bags
- Automatic
AED 5,500 per week · AED 21,000 per month
Rates are per vehicle in AED and can change. Confirm the current rate with us before you book.
Which licence do you need?
Visitors from many countries can drive a rental car in the UAE on their home licence alone. That includes the GCC states, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia and most of Europe. Visitors from other countries need an International Driving Permit carried together with the original licence.
The list of accepted countries is set by the UAE authorities and can change. The simple way to be sure is to send us a photo of your licence before you travel. We will tell you whether it is accepted as it is or whether you need a permit.
One rule catches people out. If you hold a UAE residence visa, you are not a tourist for driving purposes. Residents must drive on a UAE licence.
Is renting worth it for a holiday?
It depends on your plans. If you are staying in one area and visiting two or three attractions, taxis and the metro may be enough. A rental car earns its cost when you want to move on your own schedule: an early start for the beach, a day in Abu Dhabi, an afternoon in Hatta or Al Ain, or simply a family that does not fit in one taxi.
Driving here is straightforward for most visitors. Traffic drives on the right, signs are in English and Arabic, and major roads are modern. The things to learn before you set off are the Salik toll system, speed cameras and paid parking zones, which we cover in our driving guide.
Tourist rental checklist
- Passport, entry stamp or visa page, and your driving licence. Bring the originals.
- Where you want the car. We deliver, so give us your hotel or address and arrival time.
- An International Driving Permit if your licence country requires one.
- The deposit amount and the method of payment accepted for it.
- How long after you leave the UAE the deposit is released, since fines can arrive late.
- What the insurance excess is and whether a lower-excess option is offered.
- A phone number that works after you fly home, in case we need to reach you about a fine or toll.
Rent a Car in Dubai as a Tourist: common questions
Can I rent a car in Dubai with a foreign licence?
Yes, if you are on a visit visa and your licence is from a country accepted by the UAE, or you carry an International Driving Permit with it. Send us a photo and we will confirm.
Can you deliver the car to my hotel?
Najd delivers cars. Send us your hotel name, dates and arrival time and we will confirm the delivery time and any charge before you book.
Can I drive a Dubai rental car to Abu Dhabi?
Yes. A car rented in Dubai can be driven in all seven emirates. Driving outside the UAE, for example to Oman, needs permission and extra insurance arranged in advance.
What is a good car for a tourist family?
For four people, the Mitsubishi ASX at AED 650 per week. For five to seven, the Mitsubishi Xpander at AED 850 per week.
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