The UAE today is one of the most popular holiday destinations for our compatriots. And, given the fact that here the long distances between cities and resorts , without renting a car in the UAE, it is almost impossible to manage.
Economic benefits
In addition to the fact that it is more convenient and quicker to travel by car, car rental in the UAE is also economically profitable: its cost per day (depending on the rental location and class of the car) is 15-30 USD. The cost of gasoline here is quite low: in August 2017 it was 0.48 USD per liter. Parking is free for hotel transport .
But the cost of excursions is quite high: the most "cheap" can reach 25 USD per person, and expensive can cost and 600-700 US dollars.
At the same time, the roads in the Emirates are in excellent condition (the UAE ranks 1st in the world in terms of the level of the road infrastructure), drivers mostly observe the rules of the road, and there are no drunks on the roads. In addition, thanks to the low level of crime, the machine can be left almost without problems.
What do you need to rent a car?
Some pay for car rental in the UAE in advance, even before departure to the country. And then they often find out that they can not get a car because they do not have international rights. Of course, the probability of renting a car in the UAE for Russian rights is - for some small and unknown company. In this case, you should try not to get into an accident, because for driving "without rights" there is a very serious penalty.
But, we will repeat - none of the serious companies working in the field of car hire (and in the Emirates work Hertz, Dolar, Budget, Thrifty) the car to the person without the international rights simply will not give out. The money will also have to say goodbye, since the concluded offer contract clearly states that the lessee must have an IDP. In fact, it's not even the International Driving License, but the translation of national rights into 12 languages.
In addition, you must have:
- international passport;
- Embossed (nominal) card in the name of the person who rents the car; Name and surname, stamped on the card, must exactly match the spelling in the passport; the card must be a credit, and the amount on it must exceed the cost of the collateral for the car (about 760-1000 dirhams, which corresponds to 205-275 US dollars);
- national rights (they will be needed not when renting, but when using a car);
- if the car was booked through the Internet, you need to take a printed voucher with you.
The driver's age must be at least 21 years old. And for drivers older than 71 years, the company may require additional payment of "road toll."
What do you need to know?
When registering a car rental you need:
- Fill in the form. It indicates not only passport data, but also the hotel in which the tenant stopped. When signing a contract on the card, the amount indicated in it is blocked. In addition, the distributors can offer franchise insurance, but it is up to the client to purchase this service or not.
- Be sure to carefully inspect the machine: there are no scratches, dents, etc. on it. If available, they should be noted in the act. Special attention should be paid to the level of fuel in the gas tank: when the car returns, it must be the same (or at least not less).
- It should be clarified exactly where to take the car. In addition, just in case, you need to take the phone number of the office; it may be needed in case of accidents, breakdowns and other unforeseen situations.
Car with driver
Is it possible to rent a car with a Russian-speaking staff in the UAE? Yes, it is possible. But, firstly, to find an English-speaking driver is still easier, and secondly - the quality of such a car may leave much to be desired. The cost of the service in different offices that provide it is different, but as a rule, there is some basic price + a separate payment for each additional hour.