Documents required for renting a car in Dubai, UAE

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The best way to move around in the cities of the UAE is rental cars especially if you are a foreigner. So, Car Rental in advance before your trip starts. Make sure to submit the pictures of all required documents if you are booking online. But, if you are booking in-person, you have to carry your necessary documents with you.

There is a slight difference between the required documents and it totally depends on your country. You need a few documents to get the keys of the rental car. Without documents and valid credit or debit card, you won’t be able to rent your favourite car in Dubai. So, make sure to know about each and every document you need for car rental.

Table of content

  • What are the basic documents required to hire a car in Dubai?
  • Can I use my national driving license to rent a car?
  • What is the cost of renting a car in Dubai?
  • Security deposit and its refund duration
  • Final thoughts

What are the basic documents required to hire a car in Dubai?

The following documents are crucial if you want to book a rental car in Dubai.

  • Your passport.
  • Your driving passport (national passport works for few countries).
  • International driving permit.
  • Your driver’s license must be 1 year old.
  • Original visit visa
  • Visa or MasterCard with the same name as a passport.

Can I use my national driving license to rent a car?

Your national driving license is valid if you are from GCC countries ( Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia) and some other countries that are as follows:

United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and turkey.

You need an international driving license as well if you are not from one of those countries. Also, the countries list may update so you should also try checking the updated list of countries from the RTA official website.

What is the cost of renting a car in Dubai?

The cost of a rental car depends on different factors like what car you are going to choose, the trip duration, etc. If you are going to drive an economical car it will cost you less but if you want to book a luxury or supercar it will cost more. Also, you can rent a car for your desired period like on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. So, choose your car according to your budget and your trip duration to save extra pennies. You can also choose a car lease Dubai option, but it is only worthy if you are in Dubai for work or business purposes.

Security deposit and its refund duration

Almost all rental car companies charge some security deposit from your credit or debit card. This is to account for any kind of accident, fines, or trolls. Usually, it starts from 400 to 1500 Dirhams. For the super exotic cars, you have to pay more security fees but again, it is completely refundable. The refund duration varies and it takes 15 to 29 days to make sure that all fines are recorded and paid on time. Don’t try to exceed the speed limit or park at the restricted areas to avoid fines.

Final thoughts

You need all the above-mentioned documents and security fee to rent a car in Dubai. Along with that, many car rental companies offer standard car insurance. Play it safe and ask the companies if the charges are inclusive of insurance charges because most of them don’t offer full coverage insurance. Get your documents ready for your next Dubai trip before hiring a car.

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