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Saudi Arabia car hire at a glance

Most popular providerKey Car Rental
Most popular carMedium, compact
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Cheapest month to rentJune
Best time to book1 week before
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Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Saudi Arabia

The cheapest month to rent a car in Saudi Arabia is June, when the average cost per day is £27. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is September, when the average cost per day is £27. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Saudi Arabia is November.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Saudi Arabia could cost, we've pulled prices from Saudi Arabia.

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Car hire in Saudi Arabia: FAQs

The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Saudi Arabia depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Saudi Arabia, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.

It’s easy to hire a car in Saudi Arabia. First, you need to decide where in Saudi Arabia you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.

You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.

It depends where in Saudi Arabia you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Riyadh. On average, it costs £75 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is £14 per day.

Our travellers best rated car hire company in Saudi Arabia is Avis. You can rent a car with them for £65 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Avis, you can dig deeper here.

You may need a credit card to rent a car in Saudi Arabia. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.

If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The time you have to cancel depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 48 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged.

If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, you'll need to check the car hire company's policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might need to pay a cancellation fee or you won’t get a refund.
We couldn’t find any electric car hire deals in Saudi Arabia. More EVs are becoming available, so that could change in the future. If you're still looking for a lower-emission option, you can compare hybrid cars on Skyscanner.
The easiest way to compare car hire in Saudi Arabia is to look at lots of companies at the same time, rather than checking each one individually.

Skyscanner is a comparison website. We search 23 car hire companies and compare prices across 268 available cars – so you don't have to.
Yes! You can book one-way car hire in Saudi Arabia, which means you pick up your car in one location and drop it off somewhere else. Yelo, Key Car Rental and Alamo all offer one-way car hire in Saudi Arabia.

One-way car hire is popular with people planning a Saudi Arabia road trip, because it means you don’t have to drive back to where you started.
Most people hiring a car in Saudi Arabia book it for 1 day. If you're still deciding how long your trip’s going to be, here's what you can expect to pay on average:
· 1 day: £66
· 1 week: £402
· 2 weeks: £804
· 1 month: £1,541

If your plans are flexible, try changing the dates and number of days when you're comparing prices. A few extra days can sometimes work out cheaper.
The best time to book car hire in Saudi Arabia is usually as early as possible, especially if you’re travelling during busy periods.

You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is more limited.
Yes! Most car hire companies in Saudi Arabia offer same-day car hire. If you're looking for last-minute car hire in Saudi Arabia, just enter today's date on Skyscanner to compare prices.
Some companies in Saudi Arabia let you drive a hire car abroad, often for an extra fee, while others don’t.

If you plan to cross a border, check with the company before you travel. Driving abroad without permission could void your insurance or break the terms of your rental agreement.
A good car hire deal in Saudi Arabia is usually anything under £49 per day. That's about 25% cheaper than the average car hire cost in Saudi Arabia, which is £66 per day.

The cheapest price we found in Saudi Arabia is £14 per day with Legend World Rent A Car for Medium car hire.

You will need insurance to rent a car in Saudi Arabia, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.

To rent a car with most companies in Saudi Arabia you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Saudi Arabia

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Saudi Arabia is Medium.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in Saudi Arabia is Key Car Rental. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Key Car Rental.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are £14 a day and £95 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Saudi Arabia you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Saudi Arabia. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Saudi Arabia is Riyadh. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Saudi Arabia.

Hire a car long term in Saudi Arabia

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Saudi Arabia with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.