OneClickDrive.com doesn’t own any cars. It lists rentals from more than 100 Dubai rental companies and sends you straight to the supplier, so the deposit, mileage cap and insurance terms you get are the supplier’s own.
A small economy car starts around AED 40 a day, seasonal listings go down to AED 30, and monthly rentals begin near AED 1,200. Chauffeurs, yacht charters and used-car sales sit in the same marketplace, which Oneclick Drive Portal L.L.C runs from Dubai Motor City.
Car rental terms Dubai
| Term | Typical setting | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Daily rate | From AED 40, seasonal listings from AED 30 | Nissan Sunny and Kia Picanto sit at this end |
| Monthly rate | From about AED 1,200, seasonal offers at AED 999 | Hourly, weekly, 6-month and leasing listings also exist |
| Security deposit | AED 1,500 or more per car | Blocked on a credit card; no-deposit listings exist |
| Deposit release | Within 30 days if there are no fines or damage | Late-arriving fines can hold it up |
| Mileage | At least 250 km a day, 1,400 km a week, 4,500 km a month | The extra-kilometre rate is set by the supplier |
| Insurance | Basic cover included | Full cover costs extra |
| Fuel | Return the car with the same level | Photograph the gauge at pickup |
| Salik tolls | AED 4 to AED 6 a gate | Listings commonly bill a flat AED 5 |
| Payment | Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, cash or crypto | Accepted methods are set by each supplier |
How a booking works
- Open the Dubai car rental listings and filter by body type, rental period (hourly, daily, weekly or monthly) or the no-deposit category.
- Compare the daily rate, mileage allowance, deposit and insurance on each listing.
- Contact the supplier from the listing by WhatsApp or phone and agree delivery or pickup, extras and payment.
- Share the documents the supplier asks for. They must be in your own name.
- Pay the way the supplier sets out and keep the confirmation.
- At handover, photograph every existing scratch and the fuel gauge, then read the rental agreement before signing.
Contact goes straight to the supplier, with no form to fill in. Where a listing uses the booking form instead, payment is taken on the platform and a confirmation and invoice arrive by email.
Daily & monthly prices
Monthly rentals are the strongest part of the catalogue, with about 1,150 cars listed. Treat AED 999 a month as the floor: a licensed supplier can’t run a car much below that, so a listing near AED 500 a month points to hidden charges or a supplier to avoid.
Daily rates climb quickly with the car. Economy cars run AED 40 to AED 50 a day, while luxury and sports cars are priced supplier by supplier, so compare at least two listings for the same model.
Short and long rentals have their own routes:
- Hourly rentals, about 55 cars
- Weekly rentals
- 6-month rentals
- Car leasing
Cars you can rent
Dubai listings by category, rounded to the nearest five:
- Luxury: about 660 cars
- SUV: about 585
- Sedan: about 250
- Economy: about 240
- Sports: about 170
- Convertible: about 135
- Supercars: about 95
- Electric: about 15
Brand depth runs from Toyota, Nissan and Kia at the economy end to Mercedes-Benz (190+), Land Rover (90+ cars, including Range Rover), BMW (100+), Ferrari (20+) and Rolls-Royce (10+). Vans, minibuses and 7 to 14-seaters are listed as well.
Deposits & refunds
Suppliers block a refundable deposit of AED 1,500 or more per car, usually on a credit card, and some accept cash. It covers traffic fines, Salik charges and damage, which is why it stays blocked after you return the car: fines can reach the supplier several days after the offence.
With no fines or deductions, the deposit is released within 30 days. Any extra charges can be settled in cash if you don’t want them taken from the card.
No-deposit cars have their own category, and each supplier sets its own policy, so the listing matters more than the label. If a deposit hasn’t come back after 30 days, file the case on the Report an Issue page and the OneClickDrive team takes it up with the supplier. Refunds and deposits themselves stay with the supplier.
Documents & licences
UAE residents
Residents need a copy of their passport, a copy of their residence visa, their Emirates ID and a valid UAE driving licence.
Tourists & visitors
Visitors need their passport, a visit visa, their home-country driving licence and an International Driving Permit (IDP). The IDP is waived for licences from the GCC states, the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, most of western Europe, and countries such as China, Singapore, South Africa and Turkey. Licences from Canada (Quebec) and Slovakia need the original plus a translated copy.
Every other licence needs the IDP, and it has to come from the holder’s home country. The rental documents must match the name of the person driving, and nobody else can drive the car, minors included.
Insurance, accidents & fines
Basic insurance is included under RTA regulations, and suppliers sell full coverage as an extra. After any accident, minor or major, get a police report. A green slip means you aren’t liable for the damage, and a red slip leaves you paying up to the excess.
Some suppliers add garage-days charges and an admin fee of up to AED 1,000 even for small dents. The rental agreement is the only place that shows which kind of supplier you have, so read it before you sign.
Mileage, fuel & Salik
The platform sets a minimum of 250 km a day, 1,400 km a week and 4,500 km a month on every listing, and some plans advertise unlimited mileage. Extra kilometres are billed at the supplier’s rate for that car, so ask for it before you book.
You pay for fuel and return the car at the level you collected it. Check the fuel type at the start, because filling the wrong fuel makes you liable for the repair and the days the car sits in the garage.
Salik gates cost AED 6 on weekdays from 6 to 10 am and 4 to 8 pm, AED 4 at other times and all day Sunday, and nothing from 1 to 6 am. Suppliers pass these on to you, commonly as a flat AED 5 a gate.
Chauffeurs, yachts & used cars
Chauffeur listings cover Dubai airport transfers and point-to-point trips, and cross-border drives from Dubai to Oman, Qatar, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Kuwait and Bahrain. A Safe Driver service puts a licensed driver behind your own car for the trip home.
Yachts are chartered in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with deep-sea fishing listed beside them. Used and export cars are sold on the same platform, and selling your own car carries no listing fee or commission in the UAE.
App & coverage
The OneClickDrive app has more than 300,000 downloads, supports wishlists, favourites and price alerts, and lets you log in with a WhatsApp code or Face ID. The iOS version needs iOS 17 or later and runs in English and Arabic, while the website adds French, Dutch, Russian, Turkish, Spanish, Chinese, Italian and German. Prices can be shown in AED, USD, GBP, EUR and several other currencies.
UAE rentals cover Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain and Al Ain. The marketplace also operates in Morocco, Georgia, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and London, with 12,000+ cars across 15+ cities overall.
Strengths & limits
What works:
- One search compares many suppliers by price, mileage and deposit.
- Booking is direct, with no commission or booking fee on rentals.
- Hourly, monthly, 6-month and leasing options sit beside daily rates.
- Delivery to the airports and across the emirates is available, and many listings include it free.
- Chauffeur and yacht bookings are one tap away.
What to watch:
- The rental contract is between you and the supplier, and the platform’s terms of service place disputes with that supplier.
- Quality varies by supplier, so a clean listing doesn’t guarantee a good handover.
- Vehicle photos are illustrative, and the delivered model can differ within the category.
- Card payments made through the platform can carry bank or currency-conversion fees.
Who it suits
Residents renting by the month get the most from it, because about 1,150 monthly listings give real room to compare. Visitors on a short trip do well when the hotel delivery is free and their licence is on the IDP-exempt list. Luxury and supercar renters should expect the largest deposits and compare two or three suppliers before paying.
Anyone who wants one company answerable for the car, the payment and the refund will find a single rental brand a simpler fit than a marketplace.
FAQ
Does OneClickDrive charge a commission or booking fee?
No. Renters pay the supplier’s price with no commission or booking fee added on top. Card payments taken through the platform can still carry bank or currency-conversion charges.
Is OneClickDrive a rental company?
No. It is a marketplace operated by Oneclick Drive Portal L.L.C, and each rental is a contract between you and the supplier.
Can I rent a car in Dubai without a deposit?
Yes. Some suppliers list cars with no deposit, and a separate category on the site filters for them. Each supplier sets its own policy, so confirm it in the listing.
How long does the deposit refund take?
Up to 30 days after you return the car, provided there are no fines or damage deductions. A refund that hasn’t arrived by then goes to the Report an Issue page.
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
Only if your home licence isn’t on the exempt list of GCC, US, UK, Canada, Australia and similar licences. Everyone else needs the IDP plus the original licence.
Can I hire a car with a driver across the border?
Yes. Chauffeur listings run from Dubai to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain.
Last checks before paying
- Compare at least three suppliers for the same car.
- Ask for the extra-kilometre rate, the deposit amount and the Salik charge in writing.
- Check that your driving licence is on the IDP-exempt list, or arrange the permit before you travel.
- Photograph the car and the fuel gauge at handover.
- Keep every message with the supplier until the deposit is back.
