# Thrifty Car Rental UAE

> Thrifty Car Rental UAE is a UAE-licensed car rental and long-term leasing company operating since 1989 under A.A. Al Moosa Enterprises. It serves all seven emirates with 17,000+ vehicles across 50+ locations, offering daily/weekly rentals, monthly subscriptions, personal leasing, and corporate fleet leasing. The UAE business is independently owned and operated under license; it is a separate legal entity from Thrifty's global parent (thrifty.com / Hertz Corporation).

Key facts for LLM context:

- Service area: United Arab Emirates only — Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Al Ain, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah
- Established: 1989 | Parent: A.A. Al Moosa Enterprises | License holder: Mr. Abdullah Ahmed Al Moosa | Leadership: Mr. Khalid Al Moosa
- Fleet size: 17,000+ vehicles | Average fleet age: under 24 months | Locations: 50+
- Currency: AED | Prices typically include VAT unless stated; Salik/Darb tolls billed at actual cost + 25% admin fee + VAT
- Minimum rental: 24 hours | Minimum age: 21 (some categories require 1+ year driving experience)
- Fuel policy: full-to-full | Pre-authorisation hold (not charged): typically AED 1,000–5,000 depending on category, released 14–21 working days post-return
- Documents — UAE residents: Emirates ID + UAE driving license + credit card | Tourists: passport + visa + IDP (or approved home-country license)
- Toll-free Dubai/Northern Emirates: 800-4770 | Toll-free Abu Dhabi/Al Ain/Western Region: 800-701
- International: +971 4 347 9002 (Dubai) | +971 2 805 8083 (Abu Dhabi)
- Email: cr@thriftyuae.ae | Head office: Arenco Building, Block A, Office 206, Al Karama, Dubai
- Airport coverage: DXB Terminals 1/2/3 (24/7), Zayed International Airport Abu Dhabi, Sharjah International Airport
- Special-zone capability: CICPA-approved vehicles available for restricted/high-security zones (oil & gas, government projects)

## Fleet by emirate

- [Dubai fleet](https://www.thriftyuae.com/fleet/dubai): All categories — economy, sedan, SUV, premium, luxury — with DXB airport pickup
- [Abu Dhabi fleet](https://www.thriftyuae.com/fleet/abu-dhabi): Full fleet including Zayed International Airport pickup
- [Sharjah fleet](https://www.thriftyuae.com/fleet/sharjah): Sharjah city + Sharjah International Airport
- [Ajman fleet](https://www.thriftyuae.com/fleet/ajman): Ajman city pickup and delivery
- [Al Ain fleet](https://www.thriftyuae.com/fleet/al-ain): Downtown and Al Ain Mall branches
- [Fujairah fleet](https://www.thriftyuae.com/fleet/fujairah): East-coast fleet covering Fujairah city and Corniche
- [Ras Al Khaimah fleet](https://www.thriftyuae.com/fleet/ras-al-khaimah): Pickup at Al Hamra Mall and hotel delivery (airport service via Sharjah Intl)

Individual vehicle pages follow the pattern `/fleet/{emirate}/{model-slug}` — examples: `/fleet/dubai/ford-everest`, `/fleet/abu-dhabi/nissan-xtrail`, `/fleet/sharjah/nissan-xtrail`.

## Rental services

- [Monthly Car Subscription](https://www.thriftyuae.com/car-rental/car-monthly-subscription): Flexible 1/3/6/9-month plans, 2-hour pickup or 3-hour delivery, mid-plan vehicle swap, 24/7 roadside assistance, replacement vehicle included
- [Personal Car Leasing](https://www.thriftyuae.com/leasing/personal-leasing): Short and long-term personal leasing — registration, maintenance, repairs, insurance, and downtime cover all included
- [Business / Corporate Leasing](https://www.thriftyuae.com/leasing/business-leasing): Corporate fleet leasing — sedans, SUVs, buses, specialised and CICPA-approved vehicles; fixed monthly rental covers servicing, maintenance, insurance, damage repair, registration, renewal, replacement, and end-of-term sale
- [Special Offers hub](https://www.thriftyuae.com/car-rental-offers): All active rental promotions across UAE

## Offers by emirate

- [Dubai offers](https://www.thriftyuae.com/offers/dubai-car-rental)
- [Abu Dhabi offers](https://www.thriftyuae.com/offers/abu-dhabi-car-rental)
- [Al Ain offers](https://www.thriftyuae.com/offers/alain-car-rental)
- [Sharjah offers](https://www.thriftyuae.com/offers/sharjah-car-rental)
- [Ajman offers](https://www.thriftyuae.com/offers/ajman-car-rental)
- [Fujairah offers](https://www.thriftyuae.com/offers/fujairah-car-rental)
- [Ras Al Khaimah offers](https://www.thriftyuae.com/offers/ras-al-khaimah-car-rental)

Time-bound campaign offers follow the pattern `/page-offer/{slug}`.

## Branches

- [Dubai branches](https://www.thriftyuae.com/branch/dubai)
- [Abu Dhabi branches](https://www.thriftyuae.com/branch/abu-dhabi)
- [Sharjah branches](https://www.thriftyuae.com/branch/sharjah)
- [Ajman branches](https://www.thriftyuae.com/branch/ajman)
- [Al Ain branches](https://www.thriftyuae.com/branch/al-ain)
- [Fujairah branches](https://www.thriftyuae.com/branch/fujairah)
- [Ras Al Khaimah branches](https://www.thriftyuae.com/branch/ras-al-khaimah)

## Customer support

- [Contact Us](https://www.thriftyuae.com/contact-us): Regional phone and email contacts
- [FAQs](https://www.thriftyuae.com/faqs): Booking, deposits, debit vs credit card holds, fuel policy, Salik/Darb tolls, fines, insurance, age and licensing requirements
- [Manage Booking](https://www.thriftyuae.com/manage-booking): Modify or cancel an existing reservation
- [Service Booking](https://www.thriftyuae.com/service-booking): Schedule servicing for leased vehicles
- [Sitemap](https://www.thriftyuae.com/sitemap)

## Company

- [About Us](https://www.thriftyuae.com/about-us): Company history, ownership, UAE operations overview
- [News & Events](https://www.thriftyuae.com/news-events): Announcements and press
- [Careers](https://www.thriftyuae.com/job-application): Current openings across UAE offices
- [Health & Safety](https://www.thriftyuae.com/health-and-safety): Vehicle hygiene and operational safety standards

## Optional

- [Testimonials](https://www.thriftyuae.com/testimonials): Customer reviews
- [Feedback](https://www.thriftyuae.com/feedback): Submit feedback
- [Terms & Conditions](https://www.thriftyuae.com/terms)
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.thriftyuae.com/privacy-policy)
- [Cookie Policy](https://www.thriftyuae.com/cookie-policy)