Rent a car in Abu Dhabi

Car rental in Abu Dhabi

Economy, family SUVs, luxury and sports cars from vetted local partners, no-deposit options and free delivery to Abu Dhabi airport (AUH).

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Car rental prices in Abu Dhabi

Indicative rates from local partners. The longer the rental, the lower the daily rate.

ClassPer dayPer weekPer month
Economy$23$138$552
Standard$46$276$1104
SUV$90$540$2160
Luxury$280$1680$6720
Sports$500$3000$12000
Convertible$150$900$3600

Prices shown per day. Deposit, mileage limit and insurance are confirmed before booking.

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Car rental demand in Abu Dhabi by month

Demand is highest in the cool winter months; summer is quieter and cheaper.

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Peak seasonDecember – March
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Based on Abu Dhabi's tourist season. Updated from live search data as it accumulates.

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Renting a car in Abu Dhabi — full guide

Abu Dhabi is spread out, so a rental car is the natural way to see it. The capital stretches from the Corniche and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to Yas Island, Saadiyat and the Liwa Desert and distances between them are long. We compare vetted local rental companies in Abu Dhabi and link you straight to live prices

Which car to rent in Abu Dhabi

Big SUVs rule here. A Nissan Patrol or Toyota Land Cruiser is the local default for families and desert trips, while economy cars like the Nissan Sunny keep city costs low. For business and special occasions there are luxury sedans and a few sports cars.

Car rental prices in Abu Dhabi

Rates depend on the class and how long you rent; weekly and monthly tariffs are cheaper per day. Economy cars start from about $23 per day, big SUVs from around $90 and luxury cars from roughly $300. The price table above shows indicative day, week and month rates; the exact quote, deposit and mileage limit are confirmed before you pay.

Driving and tolls

Roads are wide and modern and driving is on the right. Abu Dhabi uses the Darb toll system (Dubai uses Salik); tolls and any fines are charged to the driver. Fuel is cheap and parking is plentiful. The E11 highway reaches Dubai in about 90 minutes.

What you need to rent

You need a passport, a driving licence and a card for the deposit. Visitors usually drive on a national licence plus an International Driving Permit; GCC and many European drivers use their home licence. The minimum age is typically 21–25 depending on the car class.

Why book through rentacar-360

We compare vetted local rental companies in Abu Dhabi instead of one fixed fleet, so you get a fair local price and clear terms confirmed in writing. If your chosen car is unavailable you get the same class or better. Compare prices above to get started.

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