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The Dubai Rental Guide: Prices, Deposits & Airport Delivery (2026)

August 8, 2026 · 7 min read

Renting in Dubai — the essentials

Dubai lives on the road, and its rental market spans the modest sedan to the Bugatti. This guide covers prices, deposits, airport delivery, and the questions that separate a smooth reservation from a costly one.

Typical 2026 prices

ClassTypical daily rateNotes
Economy sedanAED 100–180The considered daily driver
SUV (G63, Range Rover)AED 800–1,500The visitor's favourite
Luxury (Rolls-Royce, Bentley)AED 1,500–3,000Ghost, Cullinan class
Exotic / supercarAED 1,500–4,500+Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren

Rates are quoted daily with a 24-hour minimum, and most houses hold a security deposit by card.

Deposits and requirements

Expect a security deposit — AED 1,000–5,000 depending on class, more for exotics — held on your card. Many houses offer "no deposit" as a privilege. The minimum age is typically 25 for exotics and 21 for standard cars, with a licence held at least a year.

Airport delivery

Most houses deliver to DXB or DWC, often without charge within the city and sometimes with a fee for the airport run. Same-day delivery is common. Ask whether delivery is truly included before you reserve.

What to ask before you reserve

The hour nobody speaks of

Dubai's market never sleeps, but its rental offices do. If you land at 1am and write to five houses, most answer after 9am — and by then the car you wanted is gone. A few houses now keep a 24-hour reservation link that answers at once. Ask for one.

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