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Car rental in Abu Dhabi
Renting a car in Abu Dhabi costs from AED 180 a day with one verified agency on DriveGo. 2 cars are listed right now (Luxury and Sedan).
Updated on 25 October 2026
- cars listed
- 2
- verified agencies
- 1
- From (day)
- AED 180
How much does car rental cost in Abu Dhabi?
Which cars can you rent in Abu Dhabi?
Hyundai Elantra 2022
Sedan · Automatic · Petrol
Basic insurance included
Elite Cars
AED 180 / day
Land Rover Range Rover 2023
Luxury · Automatic · Petrol
Basic insurance included
Elite Cars
AED 650 / day
Which brands can you rent in Abu Dhabi?
Which agencies rent cars in Abu Dhabi?
Rental agencies in Abu DhabiWhere do you pick up the car in Abu Dhabi?
Zayed International Airport (AUH) is about thirty kilometres from the centre. In town, pickups are mostly near the Corniche, on Al Reem Island and on Yas Island.
The bridges linking Abu Dhabi island to the mainland have Darb toll gates. The city is very spread out: a car is the easiest way to get from Saadiyat to Yas.
Dubai is about 140 km away, Al Ain about 160 km.
Which documents do you need to rent a car in the United Arab Emirates?
| Document | What to know |
|---|---|
| Driving licence | Residents: a UAE licence. Visitors: a national licence accepted in the UAE or an international permit, depending on the issuing country. |
| Identity document | Emirates ID for residents, passport with visa or entry stamp for visitors. |
| Age and licence seniority | Set by each agency: check with the agency before booking. |
| Deposit and tolls | Deposit shown on the car’s page. Tolls (Salik in Dubai, Darb in Abu Dhabi) are usually re-billed by the agency. |
How do you book on DriveGo?
- 1
Choose your dates and compare the cars in the city, on the map or in the list.
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Open a car to see its photos, the included insurance, the extras and the price breakdown.
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Book. The agency confirms and prepares the car.
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At pickup, the agency employee inspects the car with you and takes photos.
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