What are the minimum age and driving experience requirements for renting a car?

  • Ages 18–21:
    You can rent economy-class cars only. A refundable deposit of AED 2,000 is required.
    Insurance terms: in case of an accident, you’ll pay the deductible (usually AED 1,000) plus 10% of the repair cost or vehicle value (in case of total loss).
  • Ages 21–25:
    Most vehicles are available, except for certain luxury and high-performance models.
    Insurance terms: the deductible ranges from AED 1,000 to 1,500 depending on the car class, plus 10% of the repair cost or car value (in case of total loss).
  • 25 and older:
    All car categories are available. The 10% rule does not apply to insurance.

Minimum driving experience: 3 months (applies to all age groups).

If your UAE license is less than 3 months old but your original license shows more driving experience, you’re still eligible to rent a car.