Car hire in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Abu Dhabi?

Our data shows that July is the cheapest month to rent a car in Abu Dhabi. It’s around 153 kr. per day in July, compared to the yearly average of 227 kr. per day.
Cheapest month avgJuly • 153 kr.
Yearly avg price227 kr.

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There are 222 car hire providers in Abu Dhabi. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Abu Dhabi

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Abu Dhabi. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Abu Dhabi

Autostrad Rent A Car
drivus
North Car Rental
Goldcar
Blitz Car Rentals
Sixt

What's the most popular car to hire in Abu Dhabi?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Audi S3 is the most popular car to hire in Abu Dhabi, with prices starting from 77 kr. per day. The Lexus LX and similar models are also popular drives in Abu Dhabi.
Audi S3
Audi S313% chose this
Lexus LX
Lexus LX8% chose this
Audi S4
Audi S46% chose this
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Accent5% chose this
Most popular carAudi S3
Why?Spacious, practical, good for families

Abu Dhabi's cheapest car hire providers

Sixt has the cheapest car hire in Abu Dhabi right now, with prices from 77 kr. per day. You'll save an average of 22 kr. per day when you book with them.
Sixtfrom 77 kr. per day
Avisfrom 90 kr. per day
Highway Rent a Carfrom 93 kr. per day
EZhirefrom 115 kr. per day
Cheapest providerSixt
Book with them to save around22 kr. per day

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Hiring a car in Abu Dhabi: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyAutostrad Rent A Car
Most popular carCompact, Convertible
Average daily price3.207 kr.
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Abu Dhabi

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Abu Dhabi car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Abu Dhabi avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

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

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Abu Dhabi car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Abu Dhabi will set you back around 3.207 kr. per day or 10.545 kr. per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Abu Dhabi is an economy SUV. The most popular is Compact, Convertible.

The cheapest car hire companies in Abu Dhabi are currently Thrifty and Dollar.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Abu Dhabi is currently August.

On average, around 10.545 kr.. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Abu Dhabi is 538 kr..

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Abu Dhabi for a whole month is 5.257 kr.. 

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 Abu Dhabi, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Abu Dhabi that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire 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 transport 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, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Abu Dhabi.

Most places – Abu Dhabi included – allow under 25s 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 excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 93 kr. per day. The average price per day is around 541 kr..

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Autostrad Rent A Car, drivus and North Car Rental offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Europcar as the best overall in terms of experience.

We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Abu Dhabi.