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While Dubai's public transportation is convenient and efficient, most tourists still choose driving around the city in a rented car. Renting a car affords tourists more freedom to explore the city without the hassle of long-distance public commute.
Meanwhile, Dubai residents, especially those who just moved to the emirate, may find renting a car more convenient because they only need to pay for the duration they need to use the car, without the burden of long-term financial commitments.
If you want to explore the city hassle-free without the financial commitment of buying a vehicle, here's your guide:
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Dubai expats only need to present their valid Dubai driving licence to rent a car. Rental car companies in the emirate also require residents to present their Emirates ID, and a copy of their passports.
Tourists who want to rent a car in the emirate need to present their original passport, visit visa details, and their original driving license from their home country, as long as the licence was issued by countries recognised by the emirate. However, they need to present an international driving permit if their license is not from one of the countries recognised by Dubai.
There are different ways in which tourists and residents can rent a car in Dubai. If you're looking for short-term car rentals, the smart rental service by Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), lets you rent a car per minute, daily, weekly, or monthly. It also doesn't require a deposit payment, making it easier for you to rent a car.
Smart rental apps
RTA has partnered with ekar and Udrive apps for this initiative. Here's how you can rent a car through the ekar app:
Meanwhile, here's how you can rent a car through Udrive app:
There are also other smart rental services besides the partner apps of RTA. For instance, you can rent from Yango Drive app by taking the following steps:
Similarly, you can also rent a car from Careem. The smart rental app also offers long-term car rental services without a deposit payment. You simply need to:
Car rental companies
Dubai residents and tourists can also rent a car by visiting car rental firms. There are so many car rental options in Dubai, and you will be able to find one near your location. Checking the internet to see the car rental options near you would give you multiple results.
You can either go to the car rental companies' locations or book a car rental online.
The fees will depend on the car rental firm you choose, the type of car you rent, and how long you're renting the car for. Most rental companies in Dubai charge on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.
If you're a Dubai resident with a valid Dubai driver’s licence, then you are eligible to rent a car in the emirate.
If you're a tourist from GCC countries, you can rent a car in Dubai using the license issued by your home countries.
Likewise, you can easily rent a car as long as your driving permit was issued by one of the following countries:
For tourists and residents of other nationalities, an international driving license is mandatory to be able to rent a car and drive around the emirate.
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