What to take with you when renting a car in Dubai. Expert advice

Car rental in Dubai is a great way to explore this dynamic city and its surroundings at your own pace. To ensure a smooth and hassle-free journey, it’s important to prepare the necessary documents and items in advance. Here are 3 important points from our rental experts:

1. Documents are your ticket to freedom of movement

– The basis of the basics when renting a car is the correctly drawn up documents.

– For citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and other CIS countries, having a national driver’s license is usually required.

– To avoid possible misunderstandings on the road or when communicating with the rental company, it is highly recommended to have an international driver’s license (IDL) that complies with the Vienna Convention.

– Having both documents will greatly simplify the rental process and reduce the likelihood of problems.

2. Financial security and additional options

– In addition to a driver’s license, you will need a credit card to complete the rental process. The credit card will be used to secure a security deposit, which will be refunded once the vehicle is returned in good condition.

– Make sure that your credit card has sufficient funds and is not a debit card.

– Additionally, consider purchasing comprehensive insurance, which covers most risks, including damage and theft. This is especially important when navigating the roads of Dubai for the first time.

3. Comfort and Safety on the Road

Don’t forget about some little things that will make your stay in the car even more comfortable.

– Take your sunglasses with you, as the sun in Dubai can be very active.

– A phone charger is essential for navigation and communication.

– A small supply of drinking water can also be useful, especially if you plan long trips or explore desert areas.

By packing these simple items, you’ll ensure a pleasant and safe journey through the UAE’s gem.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Renting a car in Dubai is quite simple: choose the rental service you like, contact the company manager through a channel convenient for you. In our company, this can be a contact form on the website, a messenger convenient for you, or direct messages on social networks. Then we contact you and clarify your wishes for the brand of car, rental date, etc. We select the option that suits you.

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The cost of renting a car at RED starts from 80 dirhams per day and depends on the chosen car brand and rental period. The longer the rental period, the lower the daily price.

Of course. In our service you can choose any place in Dubai for car delivery. We will be happy to deliver the car you booked.

The minimum age to rent a car in Dubai is 21 years. However, sports cars can only be rented if you are 25 years old and have at least 1 year of driving experience (depending on the car).

Luxury car rental in Dubai includes insurance, and the client is required to make a deposit. The deposit amount depends on the selected car. The deposit is frozen by the bank for 21 days, then if the car rental was successful without incidents, damages and fines, the amount is returned to the client.

A rented car is allowed to be driven exclusively by the client for whom the car rental agreement is drawn up. But in the RED rental service you can register a second driver absolutely free of charge. He will also be able to drive the car.

If you have an accident, do not leave the scene of the incident. Be sure to contact the manager of our company RED and report the situation. Call the police. If the car is undamaged or the damage is minor and no one was injured in the accident, it is recommended to move the vehicles to the side of the road to free up traffic. In other cases, the vehicles should not move. Get a report from the police and send it to our company RED

To register a car for rent, the following documents are required:

For non-residents:

International driving license
Local driving license of the country of origin
Passport

For UAE residents:

Passport
Emirates ID
Local driving license

Our company RED offers a wide variety of cars, including cars with minimal mileage, which will allow you to enjoy driving and comfortably get to your destination. We provide exceptional service, applying an individual approach to each client. Renting a car from RED will leave you with only pleasant impressions.