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Cheap Car Hire in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Abu Dhabi?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 23 February 2025.

January

HK$233

February

HK$209

March

HK$194

April

HK$194

May

HK$209

June

HK$209

July

HK$217

August

HK$217

September

HK$194

October

HK$217

November

HK$256

December

HK$264

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Abu Dhabi is March. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 February 2025.

Small cars

HK$115 - HK$258

All Car Types

HK$142 - HK$716

To hire a small car in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of HK$141/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (~HK$115/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~HK$258/day). In fact, September is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Abu Dhabi. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Abu Dhabi, hiring a small car saves you 54% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of HK$212/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (~HK$134/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~HK$402/day). In fact, March is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Abu Dhabi. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Abu Dhabi, hiring a medium car saves you 31% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, you would pay an average price of HK$248/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (~HK$186/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~HK$810/day). In fact, March is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Abu Dhabi. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Abu Dhabi, hiring a SUV saves you 19% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top rental agencies in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Reviews were last updated on 23 February 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Abu Dhabi, such as National, Alamo and Europcar. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

National

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

3 locations

Europcar

17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

7.6

Dollar

7.4
Good
6 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.4

Hertz

7.4
Good
12 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.7

Fast Rent A Car

6 locations

Thrifty

6.4
Okay
2 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.4

Avis

6.0
Okay
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.7

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 February 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Abu Dhabi?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Europcar (10.0 rating), Ace (10.0 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Abu Dhabi.

  • What are petrol prices like in Abu Dhabi?

    The average price of petrol in Abu Dhabi is HK$5.37/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between HK$241 and HK$348 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Abu Dhabi for a week from Budget?

    Budget offers hire cars in Abu Dhabi for about HK$1,777 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Abu Dhabi for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in Abu Dhabi it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 40%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Abu Dhabi?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Abu Dhabi it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

  • What car do most people hire in Abu Dhabi?

    The most popular car to hire while in Abu Dhabi is the Toyota Camry, which is a Intermediate vehicle.

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