Usually yes if you're under 25. Drivers aged 21–24 typically pay a daily young-driver surcharge of roughly AED 20–50, and some car groups (premium, SUV, sports) are off-limits entirely below 25. Enter your age when searching so the total price includes any surcharge and only bookable cars are shown.
Who pays it
The surcharge normally applies from age 21 (the usual minimum rental age) up to 24, though some suppliers extend it to drivers who are 25. It exists because insurers price younger drivers as higher risk, and the desk passes that cost on per day of the rental.
How and where it's charged
- Typical amounts run AED 20–50 per day, varying by supplier and car class.
- Depending on the rate, it's either included in the online total or collected at the desk — the rate details state which before you confirm.
Cars you can't book under 25
Premium saloons, larger SUVs and sports models commonly carry a 25+ age floor regardless of any fee you're willing to pay. Age rules also stack with licence-history requirements — most desks want the licence held for at least a year, so a new licence at 22 can be the blocker rather than age itself.
See true prices upfront
Enter your age when you search cars on our site: totals then include any young-driver surcharge, and cars you can't rent at your age drop out of the results. No surprises at the desk, no recalculating on the spot. For the rest of the age, licence and deposit rules, see car rental help.