Car hire in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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

Our data shows that March is the cheapest month to rent a car in Riyadh. It’s around 222 kr. per day in March, compared to the yearly average of 246 kr. per day.
Cheapest month avgMarch • 222 kr.
Yearly avg price246 kr.

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There are 75 car hire providers in Riyadh. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Riyadh

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Riyadh. 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 Riyadh

What's the most popular car to hire in Riyadh?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Chevrolet Spark is the most popular car to hire in Riyadh, with prices starting from 158 kr. per day. The Hyundai Accent and similar models are also popular drives in Riyadh.
Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet Spark16% chose this
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Accent10% chose this
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i108% chose this
Hyundai Elantra
Hyundai Elantra7% chose this
Most popular carChevrolet Spark
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Riyadh's cheapest car hire providers

Alamo has the cheapest car hire in Riyadh right now, with prices from 158 kr. per day. You'll save an average of 73 kr. per day when you book with them.
Alamofrom 158 kr. per day
Green Motionfrom 184 kr. per day
Dryyvefrom 246 kr. per day
Final Rentalsfrom 262 kr. per day
Cheapest providerAlamo
Book with them to save around73 kr. per day

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Hiring a car in Riyadh: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companySixt
Most popular carEconomy, Crossover
Average daily price409 kr.
Best time to book2 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Riyadh

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 Riyadh car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

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

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Riyadh 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 Riyadh, 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 Riyadh car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Riyadh will set you back around 409 kr. per day or 2.004 kr. per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Riyadh is an economy crossover (similar to SUVs). The most popular is Economy, Crossover.

The cheapest car hire companies in Riyadh are currently Sixt and Alamo.

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 Riyadh is currently July.

On average, around 2.004 kr.. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Riyadh is 1.103 kr..

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Riyadh for a whole month is 8.482 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 Riyadh, 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 Riyadh 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 Riyadh.

Most places – Riyadh 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 166 kr. per day. The average price per day is around 409 kr..

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Sixt, Alamo and Enterprise 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 Riyadh.