To reserve a car in Dubai, you’ll need to send us a scan or photo of the following documents:

• Your passport
  
• A valid driver’s license (front and back)
  
• An International Driving Permit (IDP) — required for citizens of certain countries (see the full list here).

Important notes:

• Russian and Kazakh citizens must have an International Driving Permit.
  
• Citizens of Belarus, Ukraine, and UAE residents can book with just their national license and passport.
  

EU, GCC, US, UK, and Canadian citizens do not need an International Driving Permit.

Off-road use is a violation of the rental agreement and is not allowed.

• 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.

Any customer who has a valid UAE Driving License which is minimum 1 year old or above.

If you're involved in an accident, call the police immediately at 999, then contact us right away to report the incident.You’ll also need to fill out a damage report for the insurance.

Your financial responsibility will depend on whether you were at fault — we review each case individually and guide you through the next steps.

We offer several convenient ways to pay for your car rental in Dubai — choose what works best for you:

• Cash — in AED, USD, or EUR.

• Debit and credit cards — including Russian cards in RUB.

• Bank transfers.

Yes — with Rentico, you can rent a car without a deposit or credit card.

You have two options: either leave a refundable deposit, or choose a no-deposit option by paying a small extra fee for the entire rental period. This fee starts from AED 27 and depends on the car and rental duration.

A credit card is not required.

If you want to rent a car in the UAE, in some cases you’ll need an International Driving Permit (IDP) along with your regular driver’s license. For example, people from Russia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, and some other countries need an IDP. You can find a list of the most common countries and their IDP requirements here.

You don’t need an International Driving Permit if you are:

• A UAE resident. Just show your Emirates ID and a valid UAE driver’s license that’s been issued at least 3 months ago. If your UAE license is newer than that, you’ll also need to show your original national driver’s license proving you’ve been driving for more than 3 months.
• A citizen of the EU, GCC, USA, UK, Canada, Belarus, or Ukraine. For renting a car, your national driver’s license and passport are enough.

In any case, you must have a valid driver’s license.

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) reduces your liability in the event of an accident during your car rental. Without this, you could be liable for the full cost of the rental car if it were to be damaged or written off. CDW means you won’t have to pay the full cost of any repairs as long as you’ve followed the T&Cs.

CDW is always included when booking with rentico.ae with Excess or Excess Reimbursement. CDW is sometimes known as Loss Damage Waiver or Damage Excess Waiver.