Car rentals in Sharjah

If you’re booking car rentals in Sharjah, you should know that some car rental agencies, like Budget and Thrifty, allow crossing the border into Oman only. To do so, you must request permission in advance from your rental company, and they will provide you with a "No Objection" letter written in Arabic. Your exit and entry point in this case must be through the Al Wajaja-Hatta border. You will also be required to purchase Oman car insurance, and there will be a daily surcharge during your out of the country. Note that Budget Rent a Car will not allow you to drive your car rental into the city of Salalah, Oman. Contact your car rental company ahead of time to make sure border crossings are permitted with a Sharjah rental car.

If you’re looking for car rentals in Sharjah with an alternative method of payment, such as a debit card or cash, you will have a tough time renting a car. In general, all companies, even for cheap car rentals in Sharjah, require a credit card for your pick-up and security deposit. However, there are some companies—for example, Hertz—that allow final payments with debit cards, but do not allow them for security deposits. Credit cards accepted at car rental locations in Sharjah are mainly Visa and MasterCard, although some locations, like Hertz, accept American Express and Diners Club cards. In general, the credit card must be in the same name as the main driver named in your Sharjah car rental reservation. We recommend contacting your car rental company in advance of your trip to confirm exactly what forms of payment are allowed in Sharjah.

It’s always a good idea to familiarize yourself with the driving rules of any new city you may be visiting, whether you’re planning to drive an economy car rental or a luxury car rental in Sharjah. For example, talking or texting on your mobile phone while driving is strictly prohibited in the United Arab Emirates. We also suggest making sure that you park your car legally because they are very strict about how and where vehicles are parked throughout Sharjah. Furthermore, never drink and drive, no matter how little alcohol you consume. In United Arab Emirates, they do not have a blood alcohol content limit; your level must be zero when behind the wheel. Consequences for getting caught include a find and possible jail time.

If you’re visiting from outside of United Arab Emirates and would like to rent a car in Sharjah, there are several documents you will need to present. All drivers must have a valid and original passport, as well as the original visa permit for entry into the country. Furthermore, you must also have a valid original copy of the driver’s license from your home country. Take note that your driver’s license must be from the same country as your residence visa. However, depending on the country of origin of your license, you may not need to obtain an International Driver’s License prior to your arrival. For example, for those holding a valid United States or European Union driver’s license, among others, it’s not necessary to present an International Driver’s License when picking up your rental ca in Sharjah.

To rent a car in Sharjah for a weekend in December, we found prices as low as $27 with an average of $67. Deals are a little different for a week-long rental - starting at around $22, with an average price of $26.

Sharjah’s speed limit is 5 mph when you are driving in the city. This speed limit might also apply to surrounding towns and neighborhoods. The suburban speed limit in Sharjah is 50 mph and the speed limit for highways is 100 mph. However, be sure to look for posted signage as these speeds may vary.

Prices for cars in Sharjah were last updated today.

As of November 2023, there are 55 operators available to choose from for cars in Sharjah.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Sharjah. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

To rent a car in Sharjah, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.