Car rentals in Downtown, Dubai

Avis (C$ 91/day) is the cheapest car rental company in Downtown as of the past 72 hours. Keep in mind that these are the cheapest prices our users have seen recently. Daily rental prices are subject to change based on what neighbourhood in Dubai you visit and what type of car you decide to rent.

The most popular type of cars to rent in Downtown are SUV cars. This type of car costs C$ 76 per day on average. 50% of users prefer to rent SUV cars in Downtown due to price, availability, and their planned activities.

At the moment, the cheapest neighbourhoods to rent a car in Dubai are Dubai Silicon Oasis and Festival City from Avis and Autostrad Rent A Car, respectively. Avis in Dubai Silicon Oasis has average rental rates of C$ 21/day while Autostrad Rent A Car in Festival City offers rentals for C$ 22/day on average.

Consider renting a car in Downtown for 16 days, which is the most popular length of time people tend to spend in the neighbourhood. The average daily rental cost for 16 days is C$ 42. Weekend and 1-week-long rentals will average a total of C$ 506 and C$ 162, respectively. For your more long-term car rental needs, a 1-month-long Downtown car rental will cost C$ 2,043 in total on average.

The best time to rent a car in Downtown is during the month of August, when prices are at their cheapest for the year. If you book 84+ days ahead of your pick-up date, you will often find prices averaging C$ 33 per day. The most expensive month to rent a car in Downtown is January, at C$ 51 per day. However, you might be able to find a better deal depending on what agency you rent from and what type of car you choose.

Prices for cars in Downtown are refreshed on a daily basis.

There are 15 operators available for cars in Downtown as of April 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Downtown. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

To rent a car in Downtown, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.