Car hire in Saudi Arabia

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Saudi Arabia car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Saudi Arabia car hire at a glance

Most popular providerSixt
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points26, Riyadh is most popular
Cheapest price foundRs7,447 per day, Dammam
Cheapest month to rentOctober
Best time to book2 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Saudi Arabia could cost, we've pulled prices from Dammam.

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Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Saudi Arabia

The cheapest month to rent a car in Saudi Arabia is June, when the average cost per day is Rs8,100. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is May, when the average cost per day is Rs8,247. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Saudi Arabia is February.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Saudi Arabia could cost, we've pulled prices from Riyadh.

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Car hire in Saudi Arabia: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Saudi Arabia, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Saudi Arabia you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in Saudi Arabia is Enterprise. You can rent a car with them for Rs11,953 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Enterprise, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Saudi Arabia depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Saudi Arabia, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Saudi Arabia. First, you need to decide where in Saudi Arabia you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Saudi Arabia. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Saudi Arabia you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Riyadh. On average, it costs Rs11,842 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is Rs8,456 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Saudi Arabia

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Saudi Arabia is Premium, 4-5 doors .

Compare across companies

The most popular companies in Saudi Arabia are Sixt, Final Rentals and Alamo. The cheapest company we've found is Avis. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 2 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are Rs7,447 a day and Rs6,126 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Saudi Arabia you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Saudi Arabia. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Saudi Arabia is Riyadh. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Dammam.

Hire a car long term in Saudi Arabia

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Saudi Arabia with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.