How Much Does a Car Rental Business Cost in Dubai? (Asking Prices 2026)
Short answer: Based on what sellers ask, the typical car rental business cost in Dubai is around AED 790,000. Across 16 car rental companies listed on BusinessFinder.me between 2019 and 2026, the median asking price was about AED 790,000. Half asked between about AED 540,000 and AED 1.1 million. Limousine companies asked far more (median about AED 6 million), and delivery and courier firms far less (about AED 200,000). These are sellers’ asking prices, not final sale prices. To see what is on the market now, browse every car rental business for sale.
Last updated: 27 October 2026
Where these prices come from
We analysed BusinessFinder.me’s own history of car rental, limousine, delivery, courier, freight and transport company ads that have since expired or been removed. Before calculating anything, we took out ads that had been put in the wrong section. Examples include drinking-water suppliers, a truck wash and a teeth-whitening business. We also removed likely reposts, the placeholder price that appears on dozens of unrelated ads, and one limousine ad asking over AED 70 million that we could not check.
That leaves 48 priced listings, 45 of them in Dubai. 25 are from 2019–2021, 12 from 2022–2023 and 11 from 2024–2026. Each type of business has only 9 to 16 listings, so treat the figures as a guide rather than a price list. All numbers describe groups of listings, never a single seller.
Asking prices by type of transport business
| Type of business | Listings | Median asking price | Middle half asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car rental (rent-a-car) | 16 | AED 790,000 | AED 540,000 – 1.1 million |
| Limousine and chauffeur | 9 | AED 6 million | AED 4 – 6.2 million |
| Freight, logistics and transport | 10 | AED 1.05 million | AED 310,000 – 3.4 million |
| Delivery and courier | 13 | AED 200,000 | AED 100,000 – 550,000 |
| All transport businesses | 48 | AED 675,000 | AED 250,000 – 2.9 million |
The type of business matters more than anything else. A delivery company is often little more than a licence, a few bikes and contracts with delivery apps, so most asked AED 250,000 or less. A limousine company needs its own fleet and permits from Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), and is usually sold with its drivers, so eight of the nine asked AED 2.5 million or more.
How much does a car rental business cost?
The 16 car rental listings (15 in Dubai, one in Abu Dhabi) ranged from AED 250,000 to AED 15 million. Thirteen of them asked between AED 400,000 and AED 1.5 million. These were usually small and mid-sized companies with an RTA-approved licence, an office and a modest fleet. The two highest asking prices, AED 4.9 million and AED 15 million in 2021, were outliers. The four car rental companies listed from 2024 onwards asked AED 425,000, AED 500,000, AED 620,000 and AED 700,000.
With a car rental company, the price depends largely on whether the cars are included and whether they are paid for. A low price may mean that the cars are still on finance, or that you are mainly buying the licence and the office.
Have transport business prices gone up?
| Listing period | Listings | Median asking price |
|---|---|---|
| 2019–2021 | 25 | AED 750,000 |
| 2022–2023 | 12 | AED 550,000 |
| 2024–2026 | 11 | AED 700,000 |
| All years | 48 | AED 675,000 |
There is no clear trend, because the mix of businesses changes from year to year. For example, three of the eleven recent listings were limousine companies asking AED 5 million or more. Compare prices within each type instead.
Prices by emirate
45 of the 48 listings were in Dubai, with a median asking price of about AED 750,000. The most common locations were Business Bay, Deira and Abu Hail, and two car rental companies were on Sheikh Zayed Road. Abu Dhabi (2 listings) and Ajman (1) had too few to compare.
Only six listings stated a yearly rent and few stated sales or profit, so we do not quote averages for those. About 15% of listings mentioned an online presence or said the business was profitable, 10% mentioned delivery-app contracts and 8% said the licence was included.
Examples from listings since 2024
- a small transport company in Dubai with three staff asked AED 250,000 in December 2024, with the licence included and staff visas transferable;
- a car rental company in Dubai asked AED 425,000 in January 2024, stating monthly sales of about AED 18,000;
- a car rental company on Sheikh Zayed Road asked AED 500,000 in December 2024;
- a car rental company in Dubai asked AED 700,000 in January 2024, stating yearly rent of about AED 55,000 and monthly sales of about AED 30,000;
- a delivery company in Jebel Ali, running since 2020, asked AED 550,000 in January 2025, stating yearly sales of about AED 1.2 million;
- a limousine company in Deira with about 110 staff asked AED 7.5 million in May 2024;
- a logistics company in Dubai asked AED 18 million in May 2024, stating yearly profit of about AED 3 million.
How to judge whether a transport business is fairly priced
- List every vehicle. Ask for each car, van, truck or bike with its year, mileage, registration and insurance, and whether it is owned outright or still on finance. Vehicles on finance belong to the bank until the loan is paid.
- Check the RTA approvals. Car rental, limousine and many delivery activities in Dubai need RTA approval as well as a trade licence. Confirm which permits the company holds, how many vehicles they cover and that they can be kept after the change of owner.
- Check fines and outstanding charges. Traffic fines, Salik tolls and unpaid insurance claims can follow the vehicles or the company. Ask for statements and agree in writing who pays anything from before the sale.
- Check the contracts. For delivery, logistics and limousine firms, much of the value lies in contracts with apps, hotels or corporate clients. Ask how much revenue each one brings and whether it will continue under a new owner.
- Check the drivers. Driver visas, licences and end-of-service benefits move with the company. Confirm how many drivers will stay.
- Remember these are asking prices. Deals often close below the first figure.
Browse limousine businesses for sale in the UAE, or read how to buy a business in Dubai and how to value a business in Dubai for the full process.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a car rental business cost in Dubai?
Across 16 car rental company listings on BusinessFinder.me in 2019–2026, the median asking price was about AED 790,000. Half asked between about AED 540,000 and AED 1.1 million. The four listed since 2024 asked AED 425,000 to AED 700,000. These are asking prices, not final sale prices.
How much does a limousine company cost in Dubai?
The nine limousine and chauffeur companies in our data had a median asking price of about AED 6 million. Eight of the nine asked AED 2.5 million or more, because they are usually sold with their fleet, permits and drivers.
How much does a delivery company cost to buy?
Delivery and courier companies were the cheapest transport businesses. The 13 listings had a median asking price of about AED 200,000, and most asked AED 250,000 or less.
Does a car rental company in Dubai need RTA approval?
Yes. Car rental and limousine companies in Dubai need approval from the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) as well as a trade licence. Check that the permits can be kept after the change of owner before you pay.
What should I check before buying a transport business?
Check every vehicle and whether it is on finance, the RTA approvals, outstanding fines and tolls, the main contracts, and the drivers’ visas and benefits. Pay only once the licence, permits and vehicles are transferred to you.
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