Renting a child seat in Dubai: how much does it cost
Renting a child car seat in Dubai is a lifesaver for parents, but it’s really easy to overpay here. Let’s take a closer look:
1. How much does it cost (real figures)?
The price depends on the seat class and the rental period:
| Child car seat type | Price per day (AED) | Price for 7 days (AED) |
| Budget (group 0+/1, basic) | 30–50 | 150–200 |
| Medium (group 1/2/3, with isofix) | 50–80 | 250–350 |
| Premium (luxury, from Britax/Römer, with swivel) | 80–150 | 450–700 |
Important: In Dubai, almost all companies charge a minimum of 3 days, even if you only need the chair for 1 day.
2. How NOT to pay twice (the main traps)
Here are 5 scenarios in which tourists lose money:
Trap No. 1: “Deposit” vs. “Rental fee”
Almost everyone requires a deposit (usually 100–200 AED). Make sure it’s a refundable deposit, not a prepayment. If you return the chair, the money should be returned to your card within 3–5 days. If someone tells you“the deposit will be kept as a cleaning fee,”it’s a scam.
Trap No. 2: Delivery to the hotel/airport
Often, delivery is not included in the price. Check in advance:
– Delivery to the hotel: 50–100 AED.
– Delivery to the airport: 80–150 AED. If you book a seat on the website and a “transportation fee”appears during checkout, you’re already in a trap.
– It’s better to look for companies that offer free delivery.
Trap No. 3: Fine for a “dirty” chair
– Before handing it over, take photos of the chair from all sides (especially the lining and straps). If there are stains on it and you’re told “these are from previous users,”a fine of 50–100 AED for “damage to property”may be charged upon return.
– Request the chair to be in a case or with a disposable cover (diaper).
Trap No. 4: “Double booking” via aggregators
– Intermediary websites charge a commission, and the price may be 30% higher than the company’s own price.
– Always check the direct contacts of local rental companies. Compare the price on the aggregator and with the company.
Trap No. 5: Incorrect group (age/weight)
– If you book a “universal”car seat, but it doesn’t match your child’s weight (for example, the child is 3 years old, but the seat is only rated for up to 18 kg), you will have to change it on the spot, which will incur an additional charge for an urgent replacement + re‑registration.
– Specify the child’s weight and height in advance when making the booking.
3. Our main tip (on how to save money)
– Don’t rent an armchair for every day if you’re going for 2 weeks. In Dubai, there’s a “Monthly Rental”service —the price drops to 15–25 AED per day (300–450 AED per month).
– If you’re going for 10 days, calculate: per day (50 AED ×10 = 500) vs. monthly (400). The difference is 100 AED.
But the main thing is that renting a chair for 10 days per day often ends up being more expensive than buying a new, cheap chair (about 250–300 AED), which you can then leave at the hotel or sell.
Optimal algorithm:
– Book the seat 48 hours before arrival (urgent orders are 20% more expensive).
– Make sure the seat is certified ECE R44/04 (European safety standard) — this is critical; in the UAE, this is checked when you leave the highway.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For non-residents:
International driving license
Local driving license of the country of origin
Passport
For UAE residents:
Passport
Emirates ID
Local driving license
RENT AND PAYMENT
Rent
Cars can be rented both on a daily basis and comprehensively, for a week, two weeks, a month, or more.
Payment
Payment can be made in cash, VISA, MasterCard, Russian cards or cryptocurrency.
Deposit will be refunded within 25 days.
Insurance
Delivery
Full coverage.
Free in Dubai.
DRIVER CONDITIONS
Docs
Driving experience
1+ years
Age
Passport and driver's license are required. International driver's licenses are also required for non-residents.
from 21+ years (depending on the car)
