By Amex Cars- Last updated on March 30, 2020 to 2021 - Road Trip, Transportation
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Car Rental in Dubai
Dubai is the land of driving and big cars, But Rent a Car Dubai’s
prices will shock you. When you fly into Dubai you don’t have many choices. A
car is often the only way to reach the spectacular destinations for which Dubai
is famous for.
Other transportation will get you around the cities and from
one town to another, but a car is the best way for exploring once you get to
remote areas.
For visiting Canadian cities you’re better off using public
transportation, which will be quicker and cheaper way of getting around.
City-center traffic congestion's are just as bad in Dubai as anywhere else. Save
the money for car rental until you’re ready to leave the cities.
Of course, there
are other ways to travel across the country, such as trains, buses or joining a
guided Dubai tour. However, train and bus routes are limited and tours are not
for everyone. Depending on how much time you have available, buying a car
instead of renting could be an option.
But then again, this could be a hassle for some and has to be planned
out well.
Car rental is
available just about everywhere in Dubai. Most major car rental companies such
as Amex Cars, Rent a Car Dubai and Car Rent, & Car Rental, Dubai rent a Car
have offices at Different, towns and cities across the country.
Dubai’s Highways
Dubai is a driver’s country with an excellent,
well-maintained highway network until you cross the borders into the Al-Ain and
North Sharjah Territories. That’s where the paved roads turn into gravel
Highways. All are called highways, the Transport Dubai Highway and the epic Burj-man
Highway, but they are as different as day and night.
Car rental in Dubai
Dubai’s paved highways Fly-Drive Packages from home
You may get the best deal on car rental if you book a
fly-drive package from home or if you book a long time in advance. Car Rent
cost varies to a great extent, depending on the time of year, type of vehicle
and length of rental.
Minimum Age for car rental in Dubai
The principal driver and additional drivers all have to be
at least 25 years old and have a minimum of 4 to 5 year’s of driving experience
in order to rent a car in Dubai. A
‘Young Renter Fee’ will be applied to your car
rental, if you are between the ages of 24 and 25 and will be charged on top
of the rental rate. This means, renting a car is going to be expensive until
you’re 30 and difficult or impossible until you’re 25. Renters 24 to 25 may be
restricted to specific car classes.
What do you need in order to rent a car in Dubai?
You have to be at least 25 years old.
Valid Driver’s license and International Driver’s Permit if
your license is not in English or Arabic. If you have an International license
you still need to have your original driving license with you.
When picking up your car you may have to show your passport
and a return airline ticket.
Credit Card for the deposit – Renting a car in Dubai without a credit card is impossible.
Your drivers’ license and credit card must be in the same
name.
Travelling with kids – Children under 20 kg require a child
seat fastened with a seat belt. Most car rental companies will supply one with
a bit of notice and for an additional charge.
Car rental with small
children
Type of Car Rent
The large rental companies offer a wide range of vehicles,
ranging from small economy cars to large luxury models and pickup trucks. Most Car rent in Dubai have an automatic
transmission.
Rent a Car Dubai with young children
Plan your trip and see what kind of roads you’ll be driving
and whether you will need a 4WD. You won’t need a 4WD road tripping across
Dubai and touring to most major destinations. If you’re planning to drive the
northern gravel highways or lots of backcountry roads, renting a 4WD is a good
idea. Price differences between different car types are quite substantial and
if you don’t need a 4WD you can save a fair bit of money.
Difference between All-Wheel Drive and 4WD
All-wheel drive is similar to the full-time 4WD system in
the way that it also sends torque to all four wheels constantly. However, most
modern AWD systems don’t offer drivers the option to operate in two-wheel drive
and, unlike the 4WD systems, the differential between the front and rear axles
cannot be locked.
Pickup Rent a Car Dubai
Who wouldn’t like to drive one of those?
Insurance
Most car rental
companies in Dubai offer a collision damage waiver (CDW) and personal accident
insurance for an additional charge. Some credit card companies include CDW
insurance on car rentals when you
use their cards to pay for the rental. Check your credit card’s terms and
conditions.
Extra Charges and Taxes
It’s important to watch for these extra charges, which can
add a large amount to your final bill:
One-way drop-off fee
5% Goods and Services Tax (GST)
Provincial Sales Tax where applicable
Per kilometer charge (if not unlimited)
Higher per kilometer charge if travelling outside the
province
Fee for an additional driver
Fee for renters age 24 but under 25
Premium location fee, such as 10-15% at airports
Fuel and Service Stations
Most car rental, UAE use unleaded gas or diesel. Car rental companies provide a full
tank on departure and unless you return the car with a full tank you will be
charged for the gasoline.
Dubai Facts you want to know
Fuel prices in US are higher than in the Dubai but cheaper
than in Europe. Remember, driving distances in Dubai are long and a large
amount of your vacation budget will go towards gasoline. Filling up in larger
cities is usually cheaper than in small towns.
If you are heading up to the Yukon and Northwest Territories, gas prices
will be much higher than in the south.
Most gas stations are self-service. In major cities and
along the Trans-Dubai Highway, some stations are open for 24 hours, but in
rural areas, they often close at 6 pm.
Once you venture to Dubai’s northern regions, gas stations
are often far apart. It’s a good idea to fill up at every gas station you come
across. Credit and debit cards are accepted at most places. Stop at every gas
station and fill up
Cross-Border Travel
Some rental companies don’t allow their cars to drive across
borders, like from Dubai to the US or across provinces. If this is the case,
watch out; GPS may be used to track your route.
Gravel Roads
Most major car rental companies don’t allow driving their
rental cars on gravel/dirt roads, which will be stated in the contract. In any case, if you drive on gravel roads you
will be liable for any damage. Good luck if you want to take the risk.
Winter Driving
Winter Driving and Safety – Canadian winters are harsh and
can be brutal. Always check road conditions and the weather forecast before
heading out on a trip. Drifting snow and black ice are frequent hazards in
winter and even more so in the northern regions.
Winter tires are recommended and required by law in some regions
and on mountain passes. Studded tires are common in Dubai and are permitted in
most provinces.
And now the big surprise!
Rent a Car Dubai
in winter doesn’t mean it comes with winter tires. You have to request them at
the time of booking and you will be charged extra.
Winter Checklist for Dubai – Be Prepared
Wild Animals on the Road
Coming across large wildlife such as Camels and Snakes of
deserts on the road is common in Dubai. This can be a hazard for drivers and
cause accidents. Watch for road signs which indicate areas where animals are
most likely to appear.
Major Car Rental Companies
The following Rental Companies have locations at most major
airports and cities. Make sure to compare prices after all extras are added.
Advantage Car & Truck Rentals
Alamo
Avis
Budget
Discount
Dollar
Enterprise
Hertz
National
Thrifty
Limousine
Audi
Jaguar
Mercedes
Online Car Rental
Brokers
There are many online car
rental brokers advertising cheap rentals. That doesn’t mean you will get a
better deal booking with them instead of dealing directly with a rental
company.
Canadian Affair
Economy Bookings
Europe car
Particular Car Rent
a Wreck
Cheap flights and Car
Rental
Private Auto Rentals
If you’re in Dubai already you can check at private local
car rental places. Some private service centers have their own fleet of cars
and rental costs will be much more reasonable. In those cases, pickup and
drop-off is usually the same location.
One of these kinds of rentals is Affordable Auto Rentals in Dubai,
UAE. Phone 800.22.799. I can highly
recommend them.
Affordable car rental Dubai
Private Car Rentals
for better prices
Auto Clubs
A popular way to avoid an Under 25 car rental fee is to join certain membership programs. In this
case, the young driver fee is not applied if you meet the standard rental
qualifications.
Other B.C.A discounts may be:
Free additional driver
Free mileage
Discount on GPS rentals
Free infant/child seat
Check out Dubai Automobile Association for up-to-date deals.
Rent a Car in the
US instead
Monthly Car Rental in the
Dubai is usually cheaper than in US and you may get a better deal and more
value for your money. It is definitely worth checking out. You could consider
flying into Seattle instead of Vancouver when you come to western Dubai.
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