To drive in Saudi Arabia, a valid driver's license from country of residence is required. An International driver's license is highly recommended for anyone live outside Saudi Arabia as some car rental company will require international drivers to present an IDP. Driver's license printed with non Roman Alphabet must present an IDP together with the original driver’s license.
The license should be held for at least 1 or 2 years(according to car rental company) with no major endorsements.
*Attention! Some car rental companies would have different requirements. Please check Terms and Conditions during the booking process.
Just a heads-up for everyone, besides checking the car's exterior, make sure to check the dashboard as well. We only noticed the tire pressure warning light was on after we started driving, so we went back to the rental office. The staff said there was no issue and it was safe to drive. However, I was planning to drive to Medina, a round trip of 800 kilometers, and it didn’t feel right to drive with that light on. In the end, they replaced the car for us. Everything else was fine.
The Budget at the airport is fine, always pretty good. The car was brand new with only 1000 kilometers. However, when I returned the car at a location in the city, the staff was indifferent and had a bad attitude. Also, after I returned the car, they didn't update the system in time, so it still showed that the car was being rented. This caused issues when I tried to rent another car, because one passport and one visa can only rent one vehicle. It took me two hours to sort it out. The city location was irresponsible. Bad review!
In El Aura, there are only two car rental companies. I was worried there might be no cars available on-site, so I booked in advance. The advance booking process was quick, and they pre-authorized 2000 riyals. After completing the process, you’ll get a receipt and then head to the parking lot to find the staff and pick up the car. There are no signs in the parking lot, so it took some time to locate the staff. The staff members are sitting inside the cars, which makes them a bit hard to find. The car was quite new, and after the staff checked and registered the car, you’re ready to go.
The service throughout was friendly, and there was no excessive upselling of insurance. They merely pointed out that our insurance was inadequate but didn't press further once we mentioned we had purchased it on a domestic platform. One shortcoming, however, was that the staff did not check the tire pressure. After driving for a day, the tire pressure warning light came on. Initially, we thought the tire might be punctured, but upon inspection, it turned out the pressure was too high. After releasing some air and resetting the gauge, everything was fine.
The car provided for pickup was an Elantra, and its condition was quite good. It has low fuel consumption, making it completely sufficient for travel around Riyadh without adding mileage. Most parking spots are in free parking lots.
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Frequently asked questions
Q1.What is an insurance excess？
The excess is the amount you'll only be liable for in case of damage(under Collision Damage Waiver) or theft(under Theft Protection) of the vehicle. Information about the excess will be clearly stated in the price inclusion when you reserve a car on QEEQ.
Q2. How can I add an addtional driver?
You are advised to make a request upon your arrival at the rental counter. Additional charge per day will incur unless '1 Additional Driver Included' is stipulated on the rental. Please note that the same licence and age requirement applys to the additonal driver. The addtional driver is supposed to present the required licence document along with the main driver at pickup.
Q3.What if I want to pick up or drop off my rental car out of office hours?
QEEQ will show you the car offers available at your chosen time on the search results. However, pick-up or drop-off out of general opening hours may subject to an extra fee unless self-service pick-up or drop-off is available. After you reserve a car on QEEQ, we will inform you of specific policy of the car hire company by email.
Q4. Can I take the hired car to another country or cross border?
If you want to pick up your car in one country and drop it in another, your search results will show you cars you can do that with. If you're planning to cross any borders during your trip, bear in mind: 1. You may have to pay more. There are often extra fees, taxes or additional cover you'll pay at the car hire counter. 2.It may not be allowed. Depending on where you're hiring, you may not be able to take your car to another country. Please email us if you want to take your hire car into a different country during your trip, and we'll talk you through your options.
Q5. Can I pick up my car at one location and return it at different location?
Yes. You can pick up the vehicle in one place and drop it off in another. An ‘one-way fee’ will incur. Whether it is inclued in the rental price or what additional cost may arise will be clearly stated at the time of booking on QEEQ. Please inform the car hire company of your drop-off location when you pick up the vehicle or contact them directly during your trip. You will find a phone number on the rental agreement you signed at pickup.
September 17, 2025
Destination: Riyadh
Very professional and helpful staff
View moreSeptember 10, 2025
Destination: AlUla
Very convenient, the counter is right at the exit.
View moreSeptember 9, 2025
Destination: Dammam
Good.
View moreAugust 20, 2025
Destination: AlUla
The staff at the rental company were very friendly and provided a detailed introduction to the vehicle's condition during pick-up.
View moreAugust 15, 2025
Destination: Medina
August 3, 2025
Destination: Riyadh
Very satisfied, especially with Legend Car Rental · Saudi · Xiao Han, who warmly and attentively helped coordinate and resolve vehicle issues!
View moreAugust 1, 2025
Destination: Riyadh
Very satisfied
View moreAugust 1, 2025
Destination: Riyadh
Very satisfied, the car was very new and provided with a full tank of fuel for pickup and return.
View moreJuly 28, 2025
Destination: Jeddah
July 24, 2025
Destination: Riyadh
You can just call and contact the store in advance, they can deliver the car to your location.
View moreJuly 21, 2025
Destination: Jeddah
Just a heads-up for everyone, besides checking the car's exterior, make sure to check the dashboard as well. We only noticed the tire pressure warning light was on after we started driving, so we went back to the rental office. The staff said there was no issue and it was safe to drive. However, I was planning to drive to Medina, a round trip of 800 kilometers, and it didn’t feel right to drive with that light on. In the end, they replaced the car for us. Everything else was fine.
View moreJuly 21, 2025
Destination: Jeddah
July 20, 2025
Destination: Riyadh
The car was very new and provided with a full tank of fuel for both pickup and return.
View moreJuly 17, 2025
Destination: Riyadh
Very satisfied
View moreJuly 1, 2025
Destination: Riyadh
Satisfied
View moreJune 27, 2025
Destination: Riyadh
Very good, recommend adding more vehicle options.
View moreJune 22, 2025
Destination: Riyadh
The service was fine, but the airport instructions were not very clear.
View moreJune 18, 2025
Destination: Jeddah
Very good
View moreJune 13, 2025
Destination: Riyadh
June 11, 2025
Destination: Jeddah
The Budget at the airport is fine, always pretty good. The car was brand new with only 1000 kilometers. However, when I returned the car at a location in the city, the staff was indifferent and had a bad attitude. Also, after I returned the car, they didn't update the system in time, so it still showed that the car was being rented. This caused issues when I tried to rent another car, because one passport and one visa can only rent one vehicle. It took me two hours to sort it out. The city location was irresponsible. Bad review!
View moreMay 30, 2025
Destination: Riyadh
They provide pick-up service, and the staff's attitude is excellent!
View moreMay 26, 2025
Destination: Riyadh
May 26, 2025
Destination: Jeddah
Satisfied.
View moreMay 25, 2025
Destination: Riyadh
May 25, 2025
Destination: Riyadh
Thumbs up to Xiaohan! Excellent service! Attentive and patient!
View moreMay 23, 2025
Destination: Jeddah
Good.
View moreMay 16, 2025
Destination: AlUla
May 16, 2025
Destination: Jeddah
May 12, 2025
Destination: Riyadh
Very satisfied, contact person Xiao Han handled everything promptly and effectively.
View moreMay 11, 2025
Destination: Dammam
I always rent cars from Budget. The service is great, hassle-free, and efficient!
View moreMay 10, 2025
Destination: Jeddah
The staff provided professional service, were patient, and didn't show any annoyance. Everything was handled efficiently!
View moreMay 10, 2025
Destination: AlUla
In El Aura, there are only two car rental companies. I was worried there might be no cars available on-site, so I booked in advance. The advance booking process was quick, and they pre-authorized 2000 riyals. After completing the process, you’ll get a receipt and then head to the parking lot to find the staff and pick up the car. There are no signs in the parking lot, so it took some time to locate the staff. The staff members are sitting inside the cars, which makes them a bit hard to find. The car was quite new, and after the staff checked and registered the car, you’re ready to go.
View moreMay 9, 2025
Destination: AlUla
Very satisfied
View moreMay 4, 2025
Destination: AlUla
The first one right after customs, very easy to find.
View moreApril 27, 2025
Destination: Riyadh
Great service, well-maintained vehicles, quick response, highly recommended!
View moreApril 27, 2025
Destination: Riyadh
Satisfied
View moreApril 26, 2025
Destination: Riyadh
Smooth communication
View moreApril 25, 2025
Destination: Riyadh
April 22, 2025
Destination: Jeddah
April 18, 2025
Destination: Jeddah
Very satisfied
View moreApril 16, 2025
Destination: Dammam
Overall satisfied, but spent quite a while finding the drop-off location and waited a long time for the pickup.
View moreApril 15, 2025
Destination: Riyadh
April 9, 2025
Destination: Riyadh
Car was fantastic, brilliant drive, staff were excellent, polite accommodating. Excellent service
View moreApril 4, 2025
Destination: Jeddah
It was okay, but the staff failed to find that I had already paid the full rental fee, which seemed unprofessional.
View moreApril 3, 2025
Destination: Jeddah
Everything was great
View moreMarch 28, 2025
Destination: Ha\'il
March 26, 2025
Destination: Riyadh
The service throughout was friendly, and there was no excessive upselling of insurance. They merely pointed out that our insurance was inadequate but didn't press further once we mentioned we had purchased it on a domestic platform. One shortcoming, however, was that the staff did not check the tire pressure. After driving for a day, the tire pressure warning light came on. Initially, we thought the tire might be punctured, but upon inspection, it turned out the pressure was too high. After releasing some air and resetting the gauge, everything was fine.
View moreMarch 21, 2025
Destination: AlUla
Satisfied
View moreMarch 14, 2025
Destination: Jeddah
24-hour service, very convenient.
View moreMarch 13, 2025
Destination: Riyadh
The car provided for pickup was an Elantra, and its condition was quite good. It has low fuel consumption, making it completely sufficient for travel around Riyadh without adding mileage. Most parking spots are in free parking lots.
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