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Driving in Dubai: What to expect on the road

Documents you'll need
You’ll need a full license, passport, and credit card.
To rent a car in Dubai, bring your driver's license, passport, and credit card. An International Driving Permit (IDP) is required in Dubai unless your license is from a recognized list of approved countries.
Navigating city driving
Wide roads and fast traffic are common.
Driving in Dubai involves multi-lane highways, large roundabouts, and fast-moving vehicles. Signage is mostly in English and Arabic. Use a sat nav to avoid sudden exits and toll routes.
Tolls, emissions zones, and charges
Toll gates operate across major roads.
Dubai uses an electronic toll system called Salik. Charges are applied automatically when passing under toll gates — most rental cars include this, but always confirm in advance.
Parking your car in Dubai
Paid parking zones are common across the city.
Parking in Dubai is well organized, with roadside meters, pay-by-app options, and color-coded zones. Hotels, malls, and larger venues usually offer free or valet parking — check limits during weekends and holidays.
Finding fuel or charging points
Gas is cheap — EV charging is expanding.
Gas stations are easy to find and gas is affordable. EV charging stations in Dubai are increasing, especially at malls and hotels. Use the DEWA app or PlugShare for locations.
Local driving style and tips
Driving is fast but rules are enforced.
Local driving rules in Dubai are strict, with fines for speeding, tailgating, and mobile phone use. Stay in the correct lane, signal early, and be cautious in fast-moving traffic.
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Renting a car in Dubai: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car rental companyAutostrad Rent A Car
Most popular carIntermediate/Standard, 4-5 doors
Average daily price101 €
Best time to bookLess than 1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Dubai

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van rental options in Dubai that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Dubai for a whole month

Want to rent a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Dubai avoid costly admin in between pickups by renting out cars for longer periods. So see whether monthly car rental is cheaper than the three weeks needed by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on filling up the tank as you take off in Dubai, look out for deals with a "full to full" fuel policy, as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

Skip the lines

We call out keyless pickup when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up means no lines. Just turn up at your preferred Dubai car rental location, hop in, and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Dubai will set you back around 101 € per day or 350 € per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Dubai is a compact pickup. The most popular is Intermediate/Standard, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car rental companies in Dubai are currently AMEX and Green Motion.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Dubai is currently May.
On average, around 350 €. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Dubai is 38 €.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Dubai for a whole month is 725 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Dubai, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Dubai that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.
Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Dubai.
Most places – Dubai included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 9 € per day. The average price per day is around 68 €.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like Autostrad Rent A Car, Sixt and Golden Key Car Rental offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travelers rated Europcar as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van rental is available in Dubai.