Car rental in the UAE – general information
Car rental in the UAE is quite a popular phenomenon. We have prepared general information for you in this regard, we hope it will be useful.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- In the UAE, right-hand traffic.
- Traffic signs and markings are intuitive, all signs are in English and Arabic.
- Speed in the city 45 – 60 km / h, on highways – 100-120 km / h and more.
- You cannot break the rules, the staffs are high and you will have to pay 100% for them. The road is monitored by video cameras, all violations are recorded. About the size of the fines: for example, a $ 150 fine is imposed for a speed violation.
- You can order a car at specialized agencies. You can find such a service right at the hotel.
- The minimum rental period is one day.
- Security deposit / deposit from 500 dirhams or more, depending on the class of the car, the rental period.
- There are services that provide cars for rent without the right to smoke in the salon. If you are a smoker, pay attention to this point.
- Navigators are everywhere.
- The average cost of paid parking is 2 dirhams per hour, but parking near the main tourist locations is usually free.
To rent a car in the UAE you need:
– be over 21 years old
– present
an international passport – have an international driver's license (issue no more than 1 year old)
– 2 photos.
Prices for car rental in the UAE: budget cars from $ 40 per day.
If we consider the luxury segment, then renting a Dodge Challenger in the UAE will cost about 150 euros per day, Camaro VI RS 2018 – 170 euros / day, Toyota Land Cruiser GXR – 123 euros / day, Ferrari 488 Spider – 590 euros / day.