{"id":79819,"date":"2023-01-27T11:57:47","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T11:57:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=79819"},"modified":"2026-01-16T10:56:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T10:56:14","slug":"rent-car-per-hour-dubai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/rent-car-per-hour-dubai\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Rent a Car Per Hour in Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A functioning transport system and infrastructure are vital for any tourist hub. Dubai, being one of the international hubs for business and tourism, offers sustainable transport modes for tourists and citizens alike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dubai\u2019s Road and Transport Authority<\/a> (RTA) is responsible for overseeing public transport, driving licences, and transport and road projects in the region. Among the many services launched by RTA is the hourly car rental service in Dubai. Let\u2019s learn in detail how to rent a car per hour in Dubai and its requirements.      <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hourly Car Rental in Dubai by RTA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Owing to the huge influx of visitors in Dubai, the Ruler of Dubai released a resolution which allows hourly vehicle rental in the city. The resolution restricts using the service for not more than six hours. It also restricts using the service within Dubai only. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this purpose, RTA stepped up to the task and launched the rent a car per hour service for tourists and residents. This way, a customer who requires a rental car for only a few hours won\u2019t have to pay rent for a full day. The hourly car rental in Dubai benefits customers by providing them with a rental car for the time they require it. Also, they can avail free parking in Dubai<\/a> in RTA parking lots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The hourly car rental service in Dubai allows customers to rent a car for the time they need it instead of booking for a full day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s find out the process of using hourly car rental in Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Process of Using Hourly Car Rental in Dubai<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Udrive (Android<\/a> | iOS<\/a>) and ekar (Android<\/a> | iOS<\/a>) are RTA\u2019s partner apps offering rent a car per hour in Dubai. A total of 400 vehicles, 200 by each RTA partner app, are available for this service. The validity for a rental booking is up to 24 hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To avail the hourly car rental in Dubai, you must first download the two apps and then follow these steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. After downloading the Udrive or ekar app, register for the hourly car rental service in Dubai.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Next, find a car on the map by specifying your location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The processing time takes a few minutes to show available vehicles nearby.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Select a car based on your preference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Settle the required fees by uploading your credit card details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Once booked, unlock the vehicle by sliding the unlock option on the application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Start using the vehicle and end the reservation via the application.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Eligibility and Documents Required for Hourly Vehicle Rental in Dubai<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    To avail the hourly car rental in Dubai, you must be a tourist or resident of the UAE. Also, you must have a valid driver’s licence, for the same class of vehicle, accepted in the UAE. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The following are the documents required to apply for the hourly car rental service in Dubai:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For Residents:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n