There are many car rental companies in the UAE (United Arab Emirates), and several of them have branches in the different cities (Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah). A number of these car rentals companies have offices in the Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah Airports. As the Dubai International Airport is the largest airport in the UAE, with daily flights from all over the world, it hosts the largest amount of rent a cars and hotel reservation offices.Car hire companies in the UAE can be classified into two categories, which directly relate to the security deposit left when renting a car. Category 1 or credit card deposit rent a car companies require that you present a valid credit card on collection of the car, which is either imprinted/photocopied or blocked/reserved for a given amount. Category 2 or passport deposit rent a car companies require that a passport is left as a deposit, and the passport holder must sign the car rentals form. The majority of rent a car companies in the UAE are shifting to the credit card deposit security system, as it is the worldwide method of car renting.
Requirements to Rent A Car
Most car rental companies require that the driver be over the age of 21 and has driven for over a year. They also require that the driver’s license be a valid UAE, GCC, or International drivers’ license. Some companies also charge additional fees for driver’s who are under the age of 25. As stated above, most rent a car companies are shifting to the credit card deposit security system, which means that they require a credit card for you to rent a car. Most companies will also require that you submit the following documents – passport photocopy and driver’s license photocopy.
