Car Rental in Dubai: 7 Things You Need to Know
Driving license, deposit, insurance, Salik fee… We have collected everything you need to know before renting a car in Dubai in simple language.
Renting a car in Dubai is the most comfortable way to truly explore the city: you can go from the Marina to the desert in one go, without being stuck with the metro map. But knowing a few tips during the rental process will save both your wallet and your time.
1) Driving License: You can rent a car directly with a driver's license from many countries (most European and Gulf countries, including Türkiye); Some countries require an International Driving Permit. Specify your nationality before booking and we will check it.
2) Age requirement: The minimum age is 21 for standard vehicles and 25 for sports and premium vehicles. A 'young driver' fee may apply to drivers under 25 years of age.
3) Deposit: AED 1,000-2,000 will be blocked from your credit card at the time of rental; It is resolved within 14-21 days after the undamaged delivery of the vehicle. Blocked cash cannot be made.
4) Insurance: Basic insurance (third party) is included with every rental. Glass-headlight-undercarriage coverage is optional; If you are going to enter the desert region, be sure to get additional coverage.
5) Salik and gasoline: There is a Salik highway system with four crossing points; Each pass costs AED 4 and is charged to the rental company. Gasoline is surprisingly cheap — a full tank costs about the cost of a coffee in Istanbul.
6) Traffic rules: Radar fines are serious and are reflected on the tenant.Use signals when changing lanes; The most common fine in Dubai is changing lanes suddenly.
7) Airport delivery: At DXB, vehicles are delivered not at the terminal, but at the offices with a short shuttle connection. Companies that provide 'keys at the hotel door' service, such as the one we offer, completely eliminate this time.
With the right vehicle and the right insurance, renting a car in Dubai is both economical and enjoyable. All vehicles in our fleet are less than 2 years old and fully maintained; Write your dates and we will arrange the model and delivery time that best suits you.