The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Sharjah are: Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Opel Astra, Hyundai Accent, VW Golf, Ford Focus and others.
When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Emirates vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.
If your routes in Emirates are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.
At the rental office in Sharjah, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.
Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.
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Detailed FAQ on the rental process
Note that if you cross the second arch in less than 30 minutes after the first one, the payment is not deducted from the account. It is permitted to withdraw up to 25 dirhams a day from one driver, no matter how many toll roads he uses.
It is important to mention that in the United Arab Emirates the government cares not only about drivers, but also about pedestrians. The majority of crossroads are paved with special tiles with embossed surface that helps blind pedestrians to identify the location of the “zebra crossing”.
If you see a large and bright road sign, equipped with, among other things, bright yellow lights, that means that the information on that sigh is extremely important to drivers.
