Car Rental in Dubai — The Questions, Answered
Pindi Boys Car Rental answers the ten things people ask before booking, each with the actual figure: no cash deposit and a card hold released within 21 days, Salik at AED 4–6 per gate + 5% VAT + AED 1 admin per crossing (+5% VAT), 250 km a day (4,500 km a month), delivery at extra cost, and free cancellation up to 24 hours before delivery.
Ten things to know before you book
1. Which licence you need
UAE residents drive on a UAE licence with an Emirates ID. GCC licences and those from the 25 countries on the UAE's accepted list (including the UK, US, Canada, Australia and Japan) are accepted with a passport and entry stamp.
2. When an IDP is required
Only if your licence is not on the exempt list — Indian and most other non-exempt licences are accepted alongside an International Driving Permit.
3. The deposit
No cash deposit is ever taken. A refundable pre-authorisation is held on your card and released in full within 21 days of return, subject to no outstanding fines, Salik or damage.
4. Salik tolls
AED 4 off-peak or AED 6 peak per gate, plus 5% VAT (AED 4.20 / AED 6.30), plus AED 1 admin per crossing (+5% VAT), settled at the end of the rental.
5. Traffic fines
Passed on at the amount the authority charged, plus AED 50 admin handling per fine (+5% VAT). We tell you which fine and when.
6. Mileage
250 km a day on daily and weekly rentals; 4,500 km a month on monthly contracts.
7. Insurance and the excess
Comprehensive insurance across all seven emirates is included. Optional CDW at 25% of the rental removes the excess. Off-road use is excluded by the terms.
8. Fuel
The car is handed over and returned at the same fuel level. There is no fuel service charge.
9. Delivery
Free anywhere in mainland Dubai, up to 80 km, including all DXB terminals, hotels, homes and offices. Collection at the end is charged separately on the same basis.
10. Cancellation and minimum
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the agreed delivery time. The minimum rental is 2 days. All prices exclude 5% UAE VAT.
What it costs
| Car | Seats | Per day | Per week | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Dzire | 5 seats | AED 100 | AED 650 | AED 1,700 |
| MG 3 | 5 seats | AED 100 | AED 650 | AED 1,700 |
| Suzuki Ciaz | 5 seats | AED 100 | AED 650 | AED 1,800 |
| Suzuki Baleno | 5 seats | AED 100 | AED 650 | AED 1,800 |
| JAC S3 | 5 seats | AED 100 | AED 650 | AED 2,000 |
| MG 5 | 5 seats | AED 100 | AED 650 | AED 2,000 |
| Toyota Raize | 5 seats | AED 110 | AED 715 | AED 2,000 |
| MG ZS | 5 seats | AED 120 | AED 780 | AED 2,500 |
| JAC J7 | 5 seats | AED 130 | AED 845 | AED 2,200 |
| Toyota Rush | 7 seats | AED 150 | AED 975 | AED 2,500 |
All figures are in AED and exclude 5% UAE VAT. Comprehensive insurance, 250 km a day (4,500 km a month on monthly contracts) are included. The weekly rate is seven days at a lower per-day figure than the daily rate.
Questions people ask us
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Ask us anything before you book
Tell us where, when and how many people. You get one fixed fare in writing.
Fares agreed before pickup · Salik and fuel included · 24/7 · +5% VAT