Whether you’re here for a holiday or residing in the UAE, rental cars offer the much-needed flexibility and convenience. The world-class infrastructure Dubai has to offer can be experienced the right way only with a car. You can rent a car based on your budget, preference, requirement even have it delivered to your location across Dubai.
The legal age limit is 21 years and above to rent a car across the UAE. However, it’s completely dependent on the car rental company you’re hiring from. Some car rental companies require the customer to be 23 years of age or above while some even allow 20 year old to hire a car.
Much cheaper and faster than using public transport Cost efficient as you don’t pay the rising insurance and registration costs As good as your own car without the hassle of maintaining it Monthly rates are heavily discounted as compared to day-basis rentals Choice of multiple suppliers offering competitive rates and package deals Option to upgrade or downgrade every month
A refundable security deposit is required by the car rental agency, mainly, incase of RTA fines, damage to the car (if not covered by insurance) and car theft. The amount is held for upto 25 days as RTA / Police fine reports are sometimes delayed.
Security deposit is essential in the UAE, mainly for RTA traffic fines. If you do not want to put down a security deposit, opt for a preauthorization block by your credit card. This way the amount is simply blocked instead of a transaction. The blocked amount is automatically released 21-30 days after you return the rental car..
If you have a new driving license that's less than six months old, please check with the car rental agent as the requirement varies based on the insurance policy of the respective car. Some are available for new driving license holders at a higher security deposit amount, with limited insurance coverage and liable for higher excess fee while others are only available with older licenses.
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