Hiring a car in Abu Dhabi
SIXT branches in Abu Dhabi ⚑Two branches serve the city: Abu Dhabi Airport Terminal A and Abu Dhabi Yas Marina Circuit. Both put you close to Yas Island and the main highways. | Speed limits in Abu Dhabi ⚠Urban limits are 60–80 km/h (37–50 mph); highways allow up to 140 km/h (87 mph). Cameras enforce speed limits and red lights. |
Tolls around Abu Dhabi £Abu Dhabi uses the Darb toll gate system on the main bridges into the island, charged automatically to the registered vehicle. Ask at pick-up for the current toll details and route advice. | Parking in Abu Dhabi ⓅThe Galleria Mall Parking, Marina Mall Parking, and Corniche Parking cover shopping, dining, and the waterfront. Hotel valet is also widely available. |
Day trips from Abu Dhabi ☀
| Car categories in Abu Dhabi ⚙Abu Dhabi bookings cover SUVs, automatics, compact cars, convertibles, luxury cars, economy cars, and minibuses. Luxury cars are the most popular choice among our Abu Dhabi customers. |
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Abu Dhabi car hire from SIXT
SIXT welcomes you to the United Arab Emirates and looks forward to making your Abu Dhabi car hire experience as seamless as possible. You can pick from a wide range of vehicles which are perfect for all occasions. Choose a premium coupe if you want to stand out from the crowd or opt for an MPV if you want to head into the desert. With conveniently located branches, such as at Abu Dhabi Airport, you’ll find it easy to get your adventure underway. With friendly customer service that you can contact around the clock, along with flexible working hours, you’ll love your SIXT experience.
SIXT Services In Abu Dhabi
Whether you need to hire a car in Abu Dhabi for a one-day rental or a long-term rental, SIXT is flexible to your needs. You'll have a great selection of car hire categories to select from, such as saloons and coupes, meaning you will have the perfect vehicle for your trip. Top off your car hire in Abu Dhabi by including additional extras in your booking. If you’re travelling with a child you can opt for a child seat. Or if you are not familiar with the roads why not get a sat nav so you don’t get lost.
What to do while in Abu Dhabi
Enjoy strolling around this wondrous city and taking in the amazing sights. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, which is a stunning architectural feat in the heart of the city. Then head over to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, where you can enjoy some world-famous art. Then jump in your Abu Dhabi car hire and travel to Al Ain, a garden oasis city that has a border with Oman. This takes about 1h 40min and is well worth the trip.
Summer 2026 in Abu Dhabi
The weather can get pretty hot in Abu Dhabi during the summer months, so it’s best to stay cool whenever you can. Head over to Yas Waterworld, which is a huge water park about a 30min drive in your hire car from the city centre. If you’d rather stay dry, you can keep cool whilst taking in breathtaking views of Abu Dhabi. At the Observation Deck at 300, you can avoid the heat and enjoy some tasty refreshments, whilst taking in the vista from the 74th level of this tower.
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Good to know when hiring in Abu Dhabi
In the UAE, we hire cars out to drivers as young as 21 years old. They must simply hold a valid licence for at least a year.
With both long and short-term rental available, opt to ‘pay later’ and cancellation is free right up to the day of pick-up.
If you need to expand your booking to include extras we have things like child seats sat navs and protection packages available.