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Driver's License in United Arab Emirates

To rent a car and drive in the United Arab Emirates the driver must present a valid driver's license which has been held for at least 1 or 2 years (according to different car rental company).


Customers with the following national driver's license can drive in the United Arab Emirates without an International Driving Permit (IDP): Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland. Please note that customers from Greece, Japan, Korea and Turkey must present a valid translation of their licenses approved by the Council or Embassy.


All other customers must present a valid International Driving Permit (IDP) together with their original driver's license at the time of rental.


*Attention! Some car rental companies would have different requirements. Please check Terms and Conditions during the booking process.


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Julius Hughes

August 4, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Very satisfied, excellent service.

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Steven Bush

July 30, 2025

Destination: Dubai

8Very good

The deposit was not refunded in a timely manner, and communication was poor.

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Alvis Abe

July 29, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Very satisfied!

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Baron Gresham

July 27, 2025

Destination: Dubai

8Very good

Excellent

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Clara Bernal

July 27, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Very satisfied.

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John Bellamy

July 25, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Quite satisfied, especially with the car inspection staff during pickup and return, who were very friendly and professional!

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Alexia Reade

July 24, 2025

Destination: Dubai

8Very good

The overall service was average.

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Stacey

July 22, 2025

Destination: Dubai

4Average

It took two hours to rent a car due to the long wait.

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Hamiltion Timothy

July 22, 2025

Destination: Abu Dhabi

10Excellent

Pretty good.

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Robert Joseph

July 22, 2025

Destination: Abu Dhabi

10Excellent

The car was new and in great condition. Both pickup and drop-off went smoothly. They briefly explained the insurance, and there was no pressure to buy it. Overall, it was a good experience.

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Charles Philemon

July 21, 2025

Destination: Dubai

4Average

The car was in poor and old condition, and the air conditioning was not cool enough.

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Eugene Priestley

July 18, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Not bad.

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Meredith Juliana

July 17, 2025

Destination: Abu Dhabi

10Excellent

Very good

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Meroy Longman

July 16, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

The staff speaks good English and is highly experienced, processing the rental very efficiently. The only issue is that the car's fuel tank is very small, it filled up with just 80 RMB, resulting in some wasted fuel.

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Griselda Nathaniei

July 13, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Satisfactory

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Rosemary Godwin

July 12, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Great experience! Every terminal has a store, making pick-up and drop-off very convenient, with no upselling at all.

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Bard Collins

July 11, 2025

Destination: Dubai

2Poor

The customer service disappeared for an hour when picking up the car, leaving me waiting at the airport. I tried contacting them to resolve an issue with the vehicle, but they just ignored the messages. It felt like once you got the car, they didn’t care anymore. Rented the car for eight days, messaged them on the second day, and they only replied when I returned the car. I chose this company because of the high ratings, but I’m very disappointed.

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Caesar Dunlop

July 10, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Extremely satisfied!

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Verne Cumberland

July 6, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

The overall experience was excellent!

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Isaac Wallis

July 1, 2025

Destination: Dubai

8Very good

Overall satisfactory. Although the store is not located at the airport, the waiting time was short—around 10 minutes. The staff proactively came to the airport and took us to the parking lot to pick up the car, which was very efficient. The only downside was receiving four traffic fines in Dubai despite driving very carefully.

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Bishop Franklin

July 1, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Very satisfied and excellent.

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Boris Robert

June 30, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Smooth pickup and return process with no hidden fees.

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Max Adam

June 29, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Satisfied

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Jennifer Sapir

June 29, 2025

Destination: Abu Dhabi

10Excellent

Satisfied

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Yale Valentine

June 22, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Very good.

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Marico Sheridan

June 22, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

The process of handling paperwork and picking up the car was a bit slow.

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Leif

June 22, 2025

Destination: Dubai

2Poor

The staff at both pick-up and drop-off were very indifferent and provided no information about using the vehicle or traffic rules in the city. When returning the car, I paid an additional highway toll fee, but there was over 150 kilometers worth of extra fuel left in the tank from the pick-up mileage. They gave no explanation, simply stated that no refund or compensation would be given, with an extremely cold attitude.

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Robin Darwin

June 20, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Very satisfied.

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Bernard Sara(h)

June 20, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Satisfied

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Michelle Vincent

June 16, 2025

Destination: Abu Dhabi

8Very good

The car pick-up process was very slow and inefficient; the drop-off process was chaotic, with a crowded parking lot.

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Horace Kennedy

June 13, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Excellent

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Helen Emerson

June 10, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Pretty good.

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Edith Henry

June 10, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Excellent service, the car was new, clean, and easy to drive. The reminders were very helpful.

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Grover Gabriel

June 10, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Very satisfied

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Erica Grant

June 9, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

The store is right outside the airport. Once the documents are photocopied, you can proceed to Parking Lot A to pick up the car. The staff handing over the keys, a Pakistani gentleman, was very friendly. The car was clean, and driving in Dubai was both economical and a great experience.

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Lionel Johnson

June 5, 2025

Destination: Abu Dhabi

4Average

The car provided was a domestic brand, some model from JAC, very old and covered in scratches. The tires were damaged, and there were constant warnings from the car. They told me it was fine, but when I requested a replacement, they refused. Upon reaching a speed of 80, it felt like the car might take off at any moment. Parts were rattling, and the door handle was also broken. Truly a terrible experience.

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Hamiltion O'Connor

June 5, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Their service point is easily visible upon exiting the airport, making it very convenient to find. The car pickup process was smooth, and for the return, since I wasn't familiar with the area, I parked in a nearby lot. The staff came over to inspect the car, which was very convenient.

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Elvira Kitto

June 4, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Very satisfied, very efficient.

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Everley Burke

June 3, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Great service, fast process, a deposit of 5000 was charged and will be refunded in three weeks.

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Cliff Connie

June 2, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Although there are many negative reviews online, my experience this time was quite good. I'll wait to see if the deposit is fully refunded in two weeks before giving further feedback.

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Isaac Leigh

May 31, 2025

Destination: Abu Dhabi

10Excellent

I don't speak English, so there were some misunderstandings during communication. Luckily, the staff was very helpful and resolved the issue promptly and efficiently. Highly commendable!

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Eileen Eveline

May 31, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Very satisfied.

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Martha Orlando

May 30, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Satisfied

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Lance Eipstein

May 29, 2025

Destination: Abu Dhabi

6Average

The service was average.

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Griffith Anderson

May 29, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

This is my third time renting a car in Dubai, and overall the experience was smooth.

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Channing Dick

May 28, 2025

Destination: Dubai

4Average

Very dissatisfied. The person picking me up waited in a spot far outside the parking lot, making me drag my luggage around trying to find him. The car I received had no working USB ports, no CarPlay, and even the Bluetooth wasn't functional. After spending quite some time with the staff, they said they could exchange the car the next day. However, they only contacted me in the afternoon, and the new car wasn't even fully fueled. By that time, I had already refilled the tank and was too busy to exchange the car, especially since driving there and back would waste 2-3 hours of my time. A very bad experience overall.

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Brady Eugene

May 27, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Very satisfied, great experience, quick process, enthusiastic service.

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Pamela Crofts

May 27, 2025

Destination: Sharjah

10Excellent

High efficiency.

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Bella Hamilton

May 26, 2025

Destination: Dubai

8Very good

Standard service. They provided a new car with just over 1,000 kilometers. The vehicle was in excellent condition. There was a parking fee charged, and the deposit will be refunded after 21 days. The car inspection was thorough. Considering the complex driving conditions in the UAE, it's recommended to purchase full insurance. Crossing the border into Oman was hassle-free. Picking up the car took about 30 minutes, while returning it took only 10 minutes.

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Natividad Harrison

May 24, 2025

Destination: Dubai

10Excellent

Very satisfied

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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.

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