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United Arab Emirates Car Rentals

Driver's License in United Arab Emirates

To rent a car and drive in the United Arab Emirates the driver must present a valid driver's license which has been held for at least 1 or 2 years (according to different car rental company).


Customers with the following national driver's license can drive in the United Arab Emirates without an International Driving Permit (IDP): Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland. Please note that customers from Greece, Japan, Korea and Turkey must present a valid translation of their licenses approved by the Council or Embassy.


All other customers must present a valid International Driving Permit (IDP) together with their original driver's license at the time of rental.


*Attention! Some car rental companies would have different requirements. Please check Terms and Conditions during the booking process.


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Anonymous

March 16, 2026

Destination: Abu Dhabi

10Excellent

Super satisfied – we even went over to Oman and the company had all the paperwork ready in advance. The staff were all really nice and helpful.

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Anonymous

March 13, 2026

Destination: Abu Dhabi

10Excellent

Really happy with this rental company. My flight landed in the middle of the night and the staff were still super friendly, patient and attentive, with no pushy upselling at all.

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Anonymous

March 7, 2026

Destination: Abu Dhabi

10Excellent

Pickup was super smooth and easy to find just by following the signs. They didn’t push any extra insurance at all, just reminded me the booking only included the basic coverage from the rental company.

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Anonymous

March 6, 2026

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Absolutely fantastic.

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Anonymous

March 5, 2026

Destination: Dubai

8Very good

Overall pretty satisfied.

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Anonymous

March 4, 2026

Destination: Dubai

8Very good

Had to wait about 15 minutes

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Anonymous

March 4, 2026

Destination: Abu Dhabi

10Excellent

Overall pretty good.

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Anonymous

March 3, 2026

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

It was our first time renting a car overseas and everything went really smoothly. Pick-up was very quick, and the staff clearly walked us through all the details. The car we got was exactly the model we booked on the platform, and it was in pretty good condition. Our friends who drove it all felt it handled well. Returning the car was just as smooth: they checked it quickly and told us on the spot that both the car condition and fuel level were all good. After we got back home, we soon received the toll and parking bills, and as soon as everything was settled, our deposit was unfrozen right away. This city is by the sea, so the car got covered in bird droppings when parked outside. We thought we’d be charged a cleaning fee, but there was none—clearly the rental company understands that bird mess is just part of being in a coastal city and not something we did on purpose, which felt very considerate.

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Anonymous

March 3, 2026

Destination: Dubai

8Very good

Probably because of the holidays, the wait to pick up the car was way too long.

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Anonymous

March 1, 2026

Destination: Abu Dhabi

10Excellent

Overall it was pretty good.

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Anonymous

February 27, 2026

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Super satisfied with everything.

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Anonymous

February 26, 2026

Destination: Dubai

8Very good

The final charges were different from the original quote.

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Anonymous

February 25, 2026

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Great service and everything was processed really quickly.

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Anonymous

February 25, 2026

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Super happy with this rental. The exact car I booked was the one I got. Since they’re Chinese themselves, communication was really smooth and everything was straightforward, plus none of that hard-sell insurance stuff you often get from foreign rental companies. Best part is they can handle all the cross-border paperwork (NOC), so it was super convenient to self-drive to Oman.

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Anonymous

February 25, 2026

Destination: Abu Dhabi

8Very good

The car’s performance was really nothing special. Once you picked up a bit of speed it started to feel unstable, almost like it was drifting. When I returned it, the staff tried to make a fuss over a tiny scratch, but luckily I had everything recorded on video. Compared with rental companies back home, there’s definitely a gap in experience.

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Anonymous

February 24, 2026

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

No pushy insurance sales, pickup was really quick, they upgraded the car, and returning it was smooth too.

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Anonymous

February 24, 2026

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Really great service, super patient, and the car was very easy to drive.

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Anonymous

February 22, 2026

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Overall the rental experience was great – the car was in good condition, pretty new, and they were really friendly to Chinese customers. When we returned the car, the two Cantonese guys there were super nice and very professional, seriously thumbs up. The only downside was a little incident at pickup: the guy handling our car was a bit careless and forgot to give us the documents we needed for Oman, so we had to drive 10 km back to get them. He also kept mentioning extra charges for this and that, which made us feel a bit uneasy right after landing, even though we didn’t end up paying anything extra. At one point we really wondered if this company was reliable, but the great service from the two Cantonese staff at drop-off totally turned things around.

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Anonymous

February 21, 2026

Destination: Dubai

8Very good

It was okay overall, but I had to wait about half an hour to pick up the car.

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Anonymous

February 20, 2026

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

As soon as you walk out of the airport, there’s a car rental counter on the left, but that’s for walk‑in rentals, not the one we booked. Our pickup location was inside the Car Rental area in the parking lot. Check‑in at the counter was great – whenever we didn’t understand something in English, they actually helped translate and clearly went through all the terms. Getting the car was smooth too. We tipped the staff 10 AED, and he patiently explained the key traffic rules. The vehicle inspection was fine, we just uploaded the photos to the app, then he gave us a QR code parking ticket – scan it at the barrier and you can drive straight out.

Tip: use Google Maps Street View in advance to get familiar with the roads and signs so you don’t get lost. Personally, I found Google Maps navigation a bit unfriendly for Chinese users, so I switched to Amap (Gaode). It was almost flawless. Using Amap’s real‑time navigation (not offline), we drove for about 2 hours and only used around 400 MB of data – very efficient. With a 2 GB/day high‑speed data plan, it’s more than enough.

The only small hiccup: on the fourth day, the dashboard showed a low key fob battery warning. I didn’t contact the rental office; I just bought a CR2032 battery at a supermarket and replaced it myself. I did reach out to QEEQ customer service, and they called back promptly to check in. I told them I’d already fixed it by changing the battery, and they still followed up very patiently. Overall, it was a really pleasant experience. (I brought my own dashcam with a suction mount, not adhesive – quick wiring and it worked perfectly.)

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Anonymous

February 20, 2026

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Super satisfied, everything went smoothly from start to finish.

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Anonymous

February 19, 2026

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

No pushy insurance sales and both pick-up and return were really fast.

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Anonymous

February 19, 2026

Destination: Dubai

8Very good

You first register and pay the deposit at the counter inside the airport, then head to the parking lot office to find the staff from your rental company and do the vehicle inspection before picking up the car. During peak times you may have to wait a bit, so I’d recommend allowing extra time when returning the car.

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Anonymous

February 18, 2026

Destination: Abu Dhabi

8Very good

Service was actually pretty good, and there were three people at the counter so things moved along fairly efficiently.

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Anonymous

February 18, 2026

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

They actually offer rentals you can take into Oman, which is super convenient.

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Anonymous

February 14, 2026

Destination: Abu Dhabi

10Excellent

Staff were super friendly and both pickup and return went really smoothly.

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Anonymous

February 6, 2026

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Really great overall – the counter’s right in the airport so it’s easy to find, service is super efficient and returning the car is very convenient.

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Anonymous

January 27, 2026

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

The car was in great condition and fairly new.

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Anonymous

January 26, 2026

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Airport parking is really expensive and you have to cover it yourself, so don’t ask them to bring the car over too early.

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Anonymous

January 22, 2026

Destination: Dubai

8Very good

They really need to speed up the car handover and paperwork process.

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Anonymous

January 13, 2026

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Highly recommended! Everything was great. We rented from this company in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the service was excellent and the staff were really friendly.

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Anonymous

January 12, 2026

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Pickup and car swap were really quick, and the vehicle was clean and tidy.

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Anonymous

January 10, 2026

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Great service and an excellent overall driving experience.

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Anonymous

January 6, 2026

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Service was excellent!

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Anonymous

January 6, 2026

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

The booking started off a bit rocky, but overall it turned out pretty good.

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Anonymous

January 1, 2026

Destination: Abu Dhabi

10Excellent

First time in the UAE and I was really struck by how warm, friendly, and helpful everyone was—it felt genuinely welcoming.

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Anonymous

December 22, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

First off, huge kudos to the staff – especially the team who handled my return. They were super patient and really nice. Shout-out to Beverly, Alex, and TBO!
The car was very new and drove great, though the A/C took a little while to really kick in.
I even drove it to Abu Dhabi.
Parking in Dubai was easy – just download an app and you’re good to go. Abu Dhabi was a bit more annoying since you actually need coins for parking.

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Anonymous

December 22, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Everything was great, I’m really satisfied.

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Anonymous

December 19, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

The staff were clearly super friendly to QEEQ customers—it felt like running into old friends. They even smiled and said, “many Chinese come through Zuzuche.”

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Anonymous

December 18, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Really good overall.

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Anonymous

December 12, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Got a free upgrade to a brand‑new Toyota RAV4 and it was a great drive. Deposit was refunded instantly. Returning the car just outside the airport to save on parking was super convenient, and they even dropped us off right at the departure level for free. Really thoughtful service! [太阳][太阳][太阳]

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Anonymous

December 10, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Really friendly and helpful service.

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Anonymous

December 8, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Service was super friendly and attentive, absolutely great!

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Anonymous

December 8, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

The BMW 4 Series I originally booked got extended by the previous customer, so the rental company gave me a brand-new Mercedes C-Class instead. The experience was great overall, the deposit was refunded exactly on time, the staff were really friendly, and all the charges were very clear—no hidden fees or shady tricks at all.

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Anonymous

November 16, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Satisfied

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Anonymous

November 10, 2025

Destination: Abu Dhabi

10Excellent

They upgraded us to a better car, and the pick-up and drop-off process was super quick. An excellent car rental company.

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Anonymous

November 3, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

The deposit was refunded instantly within the agreed time, with no hidden charges. They even gave me a free upgrade to a Lexus RX. The staff were efficient and prompt. I'll definitely choose them again next time.

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Merlin Pearson

October 25, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

The car was new, the garage was excellent, and the process was very smooth. The staff at the rental company were great. Thumbs up!

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Aurora Rhodes

October 23, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Great attitude and prompt responses.

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Clare Catharine

October 22, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Very satisfied

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Frequently asked questions

Q1.What is an insurance excess?

The excess is the amount you'll only be liable for in case of damage(under Collision Damage Waiver) or theft(under Theft Protection) of the vehicle.
Information about the excess will be clearly stated in the price inclusion when you reserve a car on QEEQ.

Q2. How can I add an addtional driver?

You are advised to make a request upon your arrival at the rental counter. Additional charge per day will incur unless '1 Additional Driver Included' is stipulated on the rental.
Please note that the same licence and age requirement applys to the additonal driver. The addtional driver is supposed to present the required licence document along with the main driver at pickup.

Q3.What if I want to pick up or drop off my rental car out of office hours?

QEEQ will show you the car offers available at your chosen time on the search results.
However, pick-up or drop-off out of general opening hours may subject to an extra fee unless self-service pick-up or drop-off is available.
After you reserve a car on QEEQ, we will inform you of specific policy of the car hire company by email.

Q4. Can I take the hired car to another country or cross border?

If you want to pick up your car in one country and drop it in another, your search results will show you cars you can do that with.
If you're planning to cross any borders during your trip, bear in mind:
1. You may have to pay more.
There are often extra fees, taxes or additional cover you'll pay at the car hire counter.
2.It may not be allowed.
Depending on where you're hiring, you may not be able to take your car to another country.
Please email us if you want to take your hire car into a different country during your trip, and we'll talk you through your options.

Q5. Can I pick up my car at one location and return it at different location?

Yes. You can pick up the vehicle in one place and drop it off in another. An ‘one-way fee’ will incur. Whether it is inclued in the rental price or what additional cost may arise will be clearly stated at the time of booking on QEEQ.
Please inform the car hire company of your drop-off location when you pick up the vehicle or contact them directly during your trip. You will find a phone number on the rental agreement you signed at pickup.

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