Car and Driver Hire in Dubai – Your Car, Your Hours
If you’re looking for car and driver hire in Dubai, or simply want to rent a car with driver in Dubai for the day, you’re probably tired of one of two things: fighting Sheikh Zayed Road traffic yourself, or waiting for a taxi that never quite arrives when the meeting runs late. We have been moving people around this city since 2012, first through car rental and tourism, now through CalibRide. And the request we hear most is simple. “I don’t want a ride. I want a car and a driver, and I want them to wait for me.”
That is exactly what this service is. You book a private car with driver for the hours you need, and the chauffeur stays with you for the whole booking. Three stops in Business Bay, lunch in JBR, a pickup from Dubai Mall with eight shopping bags — the car is there, the driver knows where to park, and you never think about Salik or fuel.
A car with chauffeur in Dubai used to feel like something only for VIPs. It isn’t anymore. Families visiting for a week, sales teams with back-to-back site visits, and couples on a day trip to Abu Dhabi all book us, because one fixed hourly rate is easier than five taxi fares and a rental deposit.
Why Rent a Car With Driver Instead of Self-Drive?
We get this question from first-time visitors every week. Self-drive looks cheaper on the booking site. Then come the deposit hold, the Salik tags, the speed camera fine that shows up two weeks later, and an hour lost circling for parking at Mall of the Emirates. Car rental with chauffeur in Dubai removes all of that, and for most of our clients the final bill ends up close to self-drive anyway.
| Self-Drive Rental | Car Rental With Driver | |
|---|---|---|
| Driving licence | Required, plus an IDP for many nationalities | Not needed |
| Security deposit | Usually held on card | None |
| Salik tolls & fines | Charged to you | Handled by us |
| Fuel | Extra | Included |
| Parking | You find it | Driver handles it |
| Navigation | Your phone and your nerves | Local chauffeur |
| Time in the car | Driving | Working, resting, calling |
One more thing people forget: if you drink at a dinner or event, a chauffeur means the night doesn't end with a stressful taxi hunt. Dubai has zero tolerance, and we take that seriously too.
Chauffeur Car Hire Dubai – Our Packages
When you rent a chauffeur-driven car in Dubai with us, you book a block of time, not a fixed route. Change your plans halfway through the day and your driver simply follows. These car and driver hire packages cover most of what our clients ask for.
Minimum 4 hours Hourly Car With Driver
Built for a meeting in DIFC, a quick property viewing, or a dinner where you'd rather skip the valet queue. Extra hours are billed at a fixed hourly rate, agreed upfront, so there are no surprises.
5 hours Half-Day Car Hire With Driver
Our most booked option for shopping and sightseeing. Five hours is enough for Dubai Mall and Downtown, then a slow drive back along Jumeirah Beach Road, without anyone watching the clock.
10 hours Full-Day Car Hire With Driver
For corporate roadshows, wedding days, and families who want one car and one driver from breakfast to dinner. Your chauffeur learns your rhythm by lunchtime, which makes a bigger difference than most people expect.
All 7 emirates Intercity Car With Driver
From Dubai to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain, or Al Ain. Day trips to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque are the classic request: your driver waits while you visit, then takes you straight back.
Fixed monthly price Monthly Driver Hire
For executives on assignment, families relocating, or relatives visiting for a few weeks. You keep the same car and, wherever possible, the same driver, all for one fixed monthly price.
Every package can be booked as one-way, return, or with multiple stops. Tell us your plan, and we'll suggest the package that costs you the least.
Get Your Fixed Rate →Choose Your Car – Rent a Car With Chauffeur in Dubai
The right car depends on who's riding and how much luggage comes along. We match the vehicle to the trip, not the other way around. Here's how we usually guide people who rent a car with chauffeur in Dubai.
Executive Sedans
Mercedes E-Class, Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Lexus ES.
PassengersUp to 3Luggage2 large bagsThis is what we send for board meetings and airport pickups for senior guests. Quiet cabin, and a rear seat you can actually work in.
Best for: meetings & VIP pickups
Luxury SUVs
Cadillac Escalade, GMC Yukon, Toyota Land Cruiser.
PassengersUp to 6LuggageRoom for everyone's bagsGulf families love the Escalade and Yukon for the space. The Land Cruiser is our pick for longer drives to Fujairah or Hatta.
Best for: families & long drives
MPVs & Family Vans
Kia Carnival and similar.
PassengersUp to 7LuggagePrams & golf bagsThe practical choice for groups, golf bags, prams, and anyone who'd rather not split into two cars.
Best for: groups & big luggage
Not sure which one fits? Send us the number of passengers and bags on WhatsApp, and we'll tell you in a minute.
Popular Uses for a Private Car With Driver in Dubai
A private car with driver in Dubai fits more situations than most people think. These are the bookings we handle almost daily.
Business & Corporate Travel
Visiting clients in DIFC, Dubai Internet City and Jebel Ali in one day? A driver who waits outside each building saves you the 15-minute taxi gap every time.
Corporate travel service→Airport Pickups & Layovers
Landing at DXB or DWC with a 10-hour layover? If your passport allows entry, we meet you at arrivals, show you the city, and get you back to the terminal with time to spare.
See airport transfers→Dubai City Tours & Sightseeing
Old Dubai, the Creek and Al Fahidi, then the Palm and the Marina at sunset. Your chauffeur knows where to stop for photos without getting a ticket.
See city tours→Weddings & Special Events
Arrivals matter. We coordinate timings with the venue so the car is at the entrance when the doors open.
See special events→Shopping & Family Days Out
Your driver waits at the mall entrance you choose and loads the bags, and the kids can nap in the back on the way home.
See car with driver hire→Abu Dhabi & Intercity Trips
About 90 minutes each way to Abu Dhabi on a normal day, and far more relaxing with someone else behind the wheel.
See the Abu Dhabi tour→
What's Included With Car and Driver Hire in Dubai
One price, and it covers the things that usually add up on the side. Every car and driver hire booking includes the following as standard, whichever car you choose.
- Licensed, uniformed, English-speaking chauffeur (Arabic, Urdu and Hindi on request)
- Fuel and Salik tolls within your booked hours
- Parking handled by the driver
- Chilled water in every car
- 60 minutes free waiting from landing time on airport pickups
- Child seats on request, at no extra cost
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup
- 24/7 support on WhatsApp: +971 56 679 9942
No deposit, no fuel top-up charge, and no fine arriving weeks later.
How to Book Your Car With Driver in Dubai
Booking a car with driver in Dubai takes about two minutes.
Pick your car and package
Hourly, half-day, full-day, intercity or monthly.
Share your pickup details
Location, date, time and number of hours.
Get instant confirmation
Online, on WhatsApp or by phone. You'll receive the driver's name and number before pickup.
Meet your chauffeur
On time, at the door, with the car already cooled.
Dubai Rent a Car With Driver – Price Guide
Car and driver hire prices in Dubai depend on three things: the car class, the number of hours, and whether you leave Dubai. Every rate below is fixed and includes fuel, Salik tolls and parking within your booked hours.
| Vehicle | Hourly (min. 4h) | Half-Day 5h | Full-Day 10h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive SedanMercedes E-Class, Lexus ES | AED 150/hr | AED 700 | AED 1,200 |
| Luxury SedanMercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series | AED 250/hr | AED 1,100 | AED 1,900 |
| Premium SUVCadillac Escalade, GMC Yukon, Toyota Land Cruiser | AED 220/hr | AED 1,000 | AED 1,750 |
| MPVKia Carnival | AED 170/hr | AED 800 | AED 1,350 |
Intercity trips are quoted per route. For bookings of 3 days or more, ask us for a weekly or monthly rate; it's noticeably lower than paying day by day.
Get Your Fixed Rate →Why Choose CalibRide for Car Hire With Driver in Dubai
We started in Dubai's car rental and tourism scene back in 2012, and built CalibRide as a family business.
That history shows up in small ways. We know which hotel entrances block cars at check-in time, which routes jam before a Coca-Cola Arena event, and that a 9 AM DIFC meeting means leaving the Marina by 8:10.
When you choose car hire with driver in Dubai from us, you're dealing directly with the people who run the cars, not a booking middleman.
- Licensed operatorCC Tourism LLC, Dubai.
- Vetted chauffeursBackground-checked, trained, and familiar with all seven emirates.
- Fixed pricingThe quote you get is the price you pay.
- 24/7 dispatchA real person answers on WhatsApp, day or night.
- Clean, recent carsSedans, SUVs and MPVs maintained to dealer standard.
What Our Guests Say
Car and Driver Hire Dubai FAQs
Everything you need to know before you book a car with driver. If your question is not listed here, please contact us on WhatsApp.
It depends on the car and the hours. Half-day and full-day packages work out cheaper per hour than hourly hire. Send us your plan and we'll give you a fixed quote in AED.
A taxi drops you and leaves. With car hire with driver, the same chauffeur and car stay with you for the whole booking, waiting between stops, at one fixed rate.
Our hourly service starts at four hours. For airport transfers only, see our airport transfer page, which is priced per trip.
Yes. Our full-day package covers 10 hours with the same car and chauffeur, and extra hours are billed at the hourly rate.
Yes. Fuel and Salik within your booked hours are included in the price, so you won't see extra charges for them later.
Absolutely. Abu Dhabi is one of our most common intercity trips, either one-way or as a day trip with the driver waiting.
All our chauffeurs speak English. Many also speak Arabic, Urdu or Hindi; just mention it when booking.
Often, yes. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll confirm availability quickly, day or night.
No. When you rent a car with chauffeur in Dubai, our licensed driver does all the driving, so you need no licence, IDP or deposit.
Ready to Book Car and Driver Hire in Dubai?
Tell us where you're going and for how long. We'll send a fixed price, the car, and your driver's details, usually within minutes.
