7-seater car rental in UAE
7-seater car rental in UAE starts from AED 160 per day, with six vehicles available in this class — from the Mitsubishi Xpander to the Kia Carnival. We deliver the car to you anywhere across Dubai, including the airport, and every booking is agreed with a manager.
Rent-Trip 7-seater car rental in UAE from AED 160 per day
Rent-Trip runs a fleet of 754 cars, and six of them are seven-seaters you can drive yourself across the Emirates. Daily rates sit between AED 160 and AED 320, weekly bookings start at AED 960, and monthly hire at AED 3,360. Every booking is agreed with a manager, and the car is brought to you.
The line-up covers three body styles, so the choice comes down to how many people and bags you carry. A compact minivan handles a family of five with suitcases; a full-size van swallows a tour group and their luggage.
- Mitsubishi Xpander — 7 seats, petrol, automatic, 1.5 L, 105 hp, AED 160 per day.
- Chevrolet Captiva — 7 seats, crossover body, petrol, automatic, 1.5 L, 141 hp, AED 180 per day.
- Toyota Innova — 7 seats, petrol, automatic, 2.7 L, 166 hp, AED 200 per day.
- Toyota Hiace — 13 seats, diesel, automatic, rear-wheel drive, 2.8 L, 150 hp, AED 280 per day.
- Hyundai Staria — 9 seats, petrol, automatic, 3.5 L, 272 hp, AED 300 per day.
- Kia Carnival — 8 seats, petrol, automatic, 3.5 L, 272 hp, AED 320 per day.
Self-drive means the keys stay in your hand for the whole trip — no driver to schedule around, no waiting at a desk. We hand the car over to you, and you return it the same way. In our experience, groups that plan one long inter-city leg and several short city hops do better with a mid-size minivan than with the largest van on the list: parking in the busier districts is tighter than most visitors expect, and a 2.7 L Innova slips into spaces a 13-seat Hiace simply cannot use.
Two things shape the final price. Weekly rates are calculated as the daily figure times six, and monthly as the daily figure times twenty-one — so a longer booking drops the effective cost per day. Comprehensive insurance (CDW) is already inside the price, mileage is 250 km per day, and VAT at 5% is shown separately.
Tell the manager the party size, the luggage and the dates when you book. That is enough to match you to the right vehicle from the six.
What 7-seater car rental in UAE costs per day
Rates for our seven-seat fleet sit between AED 160 and AED 320 a day, with weekly and monthly multipliers that lower the per-day figure on longer bookings.
Daily, weekly and monthly rates across the fleet
| Model | Seats | Fuel | AED per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Xpander | 7 | Petrol | AED 160 |
| Chevrolet Captiva | 7 | Petrol | AED 180 |
| Toyota Innova | 7 | Petrol | AED 200 |
| Toyota Hiace | 13 | Diesel | AED 280 |
| Hyundai Staria | 9 | Petrol | AED 300 |
| Kia Carnival | 8 | Petrol | AED 320 |
What sits inside the price and what is charged separately
Comprehensive insurance (CDW) is included, mileage is 250 km per day, and VAT 5% is shown separately. The security deposit is held on the card and released after the booking, and its amount is set out in the rental agreement. Extra kilometres beyond the daily limit are charged too, at a rate fixed in the same agreement — we flag it at booking so there are no surprises at handover. We keep the model line-up to six vehicles, so the daily figure you see is the daily figure you pay, before VAT and any over-limit mileage.
Which rate suits which trip
A short break of two or three days in Dubai usually lands on the daily rate, because the weekly multiplier only kicks in from seven days. Stay a full week and the maths changes: weekly is daily × 6, so a Mitsubishi Xpander at AED 160 a day becomes AED 960 for the week rather than AED 1,120. A month follows the same logic at daily × 21 — the Xpander works out at AED 3,360, and the Kia Carnival at AED 320 a day comes to AED 6,720 for the month. For a family flying in for a fortnight, that gap between the daily and weekly figure is the single biggest lever on the total. In our experience, guests who book the weekly rate and then extend by a day or two still come out ahead of paying day by day.
Daily, weekly and monthly rates for 7-seater car hire in UAE
Our 7-seater car rental in UAE starts at AED 160 per day for the Mitsubishi Xpander and tops out at AED 320 for the Kia Carnival. Six models sit in between, all automatic, all self-drive.
Rates by model
| Model | Seats | Fuel | AED per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Xpander | 7 | Petrol | 160 |
| Chevrolet Captiva | 7 | Petrol | 180 |
| Toyota Innova | 7 | Petrol | 200 |
| Toyota Hiace | 13 | Diesel | 280 |
| Hyundai Staria | 9 | Petrol | 300 |
| Kia Carnival | 8 | Petrol | 320 |
The weekly rate is the daily rate multiplied by six, and the monthly rate is the daily rate multiplied by twenty-one. The Xpander, for instance, costs AED 960 per week and AED 3,360 per month; the Carnival runs to AED 1,920 weekly and AED 6,720 monthly. Longer bookings pull the per-day figure down, which matters if you are staying for a fortnight or more.
What sits inside the price
- Comprehensive insurance (CDW): included in every rate, so the daily figure you see is not padded at handover.
- Mileage: 250 km per day included across the fleet; extra kilometres are charged.
- VAT 5%: shown separately and added at booking.
- Security deposit: held on the card and released after the rental — the amount is set out in the rental agreement.
Every booking is agreed with a manager, which is where you confirm the model, the dates and the handover point. We do not publish a flat delivery fee because delivery terms are settled case by case.
For a family of six travelling for a week, the Captiva at AED 180 per day works out at AED 1,080 for seven days. The Hiace, with thirteen seats and a diesel engine, is the choice when the group is large and the luggage is heavy.
What is included in 7-seater car rental in UAE prices
Every Rent-Trip 7-seater rate covers comprehensive insurance (CDW), 250 km per day and 24/7 roadside support, while VAT 5% and any extra kilometres are charged on top. The daily figure you see on the booking sheet — from AED 160 to AED 320 depending on the model — is the base rate, not the final invoice.
What the rate already includes
- Comprehensive insurance (CDW): collision damage cover is built into the price, so no separate policy is bought at handover.
- Mileage: 250 km per day is included on every 7-seater; the allowance resets each day you keep the car.
- 24/7 delivery: the vehicle is brought to you across Dubai, including the airport, at no extra line on the quote.
- Roadside support: if the car stops, the manager who arranged your booking is your first point of contact.
What is charged on top
- VAT 5%: added to the total and shown as a separate line, never folded into the daily rate.
- Extra kilometres: anything beyond 250 km per day is charged at the over-limit rate set out in the rental agreement.
- Security deposit: held on the card and released after the booking; the amount is fixed in the agreement you sign.
- Tolls: any barrier charges on the route are not part of the rate and are settled per the agreement.
The base rate covers the car, the insurance and the daily mileage, so the model you pick sets the starting figure: the Mitsubishi Xpander opens at AED 160 per day, the Chevrolet Captiva at AED 180, the Toyota Innova at AED 200, the Toyota Hiace at AED 280, the Hyundai Staria at AED 300 and the Kia Carnival at AED 320. Everything outside that base rate is set out in the rental agreement, and the manager confirms the full quote when booking. Longer bookings shift the maths in your favour: weekly is daily × 6 and monthly is daily × 21, so the per-day figure drops the moment you extend past a few days.
Choosing a 7-seater rental in UAE for your group
Six vehicles make up our 7-seater fleet, and they are not interchangeable. Seat counts run from 7 to 13, engines from a 1.5 L petrol to a 3.5 L petrol, and the Hiace is the only diesel. Prices follow size: AED 160 per day for the Xpander, AED 320 for the Carnival.
Matching seat count and luggage to your party
The Xpander, Captiva and Innova seat seven, the Carnival eight, the Staria nine and the Hiace thirteen. A party of six travelling with three large suitcases fits a seven-seat Innova comfortably, while the Captiva's crossover body leaves less room behind the third row than the Innova's van-shaped cabin. The Staria and Carnival take eight and nine people with luggage still in the boot, and the Hiace swallows a full group plus equipment. Larger groups should size up rather than squeeze — a third-row passenger with a bag on their lap for a long motorway day is a poor start to a holiday. In our experience, groups of seven or eight book the Carnival far more often than the Staria, simply because the middle row slides.
Innova or Carnival — engine, fuel and drivetrain
The Innova runs a 2.7 L petrol engine with 166 hp, the Carnival a 3.5 L with 272 hp. Both are front-wheel drive with automatic transmission, so neither asks anything unusual of a driver used to a family car. The Innova returns better economy on long motorway days at 166 hp; the Carnival's extra 106 hp shows up when the car is loaded with eight people and their luggage. The Hiace is the only diesel and the only rear-wheel-drive model on this page — 2.8 L, 150 hp, 13 seats — and it suits heavy loads and repeated long-distance work better than any petrol minivan here. Fuel type matters less than you might think: diesel is not cheaper per litre than petrol in the Emirates, so the Hiace's advantage is torque and durability, not pump price.
The rest of the range at a glance
- Mitsubishi Xpander: 7 seats, 1.5 L petrol, 105 hp, front-wheel drive — the cheapest way into a seven-seater at AED 160 per day.
- Chevrolet Captiva: 7 seats, 1.5 L petrol, 141 hp, crossover body — a car-like drive with a higher seating position.
- Toyota Innova: 7 seats, 2.7 L petrol, 166 hp — the roomiest third row among the seven-seat minivans.
- Hyundai Staria: 9 seats, 3.5 L petrol, 272 hp — the newest shape in the fleet and the easiest to spot in a car park.
- Kia Carnival: 8 seats, 3.5 L petrol, 272 hp, sliding middle row — our most requested model for family groups.
- Toyota Hiace: 13 seats, 2.8 L diesel, rear-wheel drive — built for group transfers and bulky luggage.
Pick by seat count first, then by luggage, then by engine. Booking is agreed with a manager, so tell us the party size and the bags when you reserve — we will point you at the model that actually fits rather than the one that merely seats everyone.
Matching seats and luggage in your 7-seater car hire in UAE
The Xpander, Captiva and Innova seat seven, the Carnival eight, the Staria nine and the Hiace thirteen. In our fleet the seat count is the first thing to settle, because luggage space shrinks as passenger numbers climb — a full seven-seater with every row occupied leaves room for about two cabin bags, and that is it.
Seven, eight, nine or thirteen seats
- Mitsubishi Xpander: 7 seats, petrol, 1.5 L and 105 hp — the cheapest way into a 7-seater at AED 160 per day.
- Chevrolet Captiva: 7 seats, petrol, 1.5 L and 141 hp, AED 180 per day, with crossover ground clearance for kerbs and speed bumps.
- Toyota Innova: 7 seats, petrol, 2.7 L and 166 hp, AED 200 per day — the roomiest third row of the seven-seat group.
- Kia Carnival: 8 seats, petrol, 3.5 L and 272 hp, AED 320 per day, with sliding doors that help in tight car parks.
- Hyundai Staria: 9 seats, petrol, 3.5 L and 272 hp, AED 300 per day, the widest cabin on the page.
- Toyota Hiace: 13 seats, diesel, 2.8 L and 150 hp, AED 280 per day — the only van here that takes a full group plus suitcases.
A family of six fits a seven-seater with luggage, but a larger group should size up rather than squeeze. Three rows of passengers in an Xpander works for a short hop to a beach; it does not work for a week of airport runs with six large suitcases. Our advice from experience: count bags, not just people. If everyone travels with a checked case, the Hiace is the honest answer, and it costs less per head than two smaller cars.
For day-to-day driving, though, the smaller models stay easier. The Innova and Carnival handle city traffic and parking without the bulk of a van, and both run on petrol, which is simpler to refuel on a short trip. Match the car to the busiest day of your stay, not the quietest.
Innova or Carnival for 7-seater rental in UAE
The Toyota Innova runs a 2.7 L petrol engine with 166 hp, and the Kia Carnival a 3.5 L with 272 hp. Both are front-wheel drive and automatic, so the real choice comes down to how much power and space you actually need on the road.
The Innova is the middle of our 7-seater fleet at AED 200 per day. Its 2.7 L unit produces 166 hp — enough for a family of seven with luggage on a long highway run, though steep climbs will ask for a firm foot. The Carnival sits at the top of the range at AED 320 per day, and its 3.5 L engine delivers 272 hp, the same output as the Hyundai Staria. That extra 106 hp shows up in overtaking and in how calmly the car holds speed with a full load.
Fuel type matters more than most travellers expect. Five of the six models on this page run on petrol; the Toyota Hiace is the only diesel, and the only rear-wheel-drive option on this page. Diesel suits heavy loads and long inter-city days, but the Hiace is a van with 13 seats rather than a passenger minivan, so it drives and parks differently from the Innova or Carnival.
- Petrol, front-wheel drive: Innova, Carnival, Staria, Xpander, Captiva — the standard choice for city and highway use.
- Diesel, rear-wheel drive: Hiace only — pick it when you are carrying a full group and their baggage.
- Power spread: from 105 hp in the Xpander to 272 hp in the Carnival and Staria.
- Transmission: every model on this page is automatic, so no manual gearbox to adjust to.
- Engine size: from 1.5 L in the Xpander and Captiva up to 3.5 L in the Carnival and Staria.
In our experience, groups that book the Carnival rarely regret the higher rate, while solo drivers and couples often find the Innova plenty. If your route stays inside the city and you are not loading the car to the roof, the 2.7 L Innova keeps the daily cost down without feeling underpowered.
Documents and licence rules for 7-seater car rental in UAE
Two documents decide whether a 7-seater booking is approved on the spot or pushed back a day: proof of who you are, and a licence we are allowed to accept. The minimum driver age is 21, and the rules split cleanly between residents and visitors.
What residents and tourists must bring
- Emirates ID: residents present the physical card alongside a UAE driving licence, and both must be valid on the handover date.
- Passport: tourists show the passport they travelled on, matching the name on the booking.
- Visa or entry stamp: a tourist visa, residence visa or the entry stamp in the passport confirms legal stay in the country.
- Home licence: the original plastic card, valid and held for the class of vehicle you are booking.
- IDP: an International Driving Permit is required when the home licence is not in Latin script.
- Age check: drivers under 25 are fine for the 7-seater class; the 25 threshold applies to luxury, sports and exotic classes only.
Why the IDP catches people out
An IDP is the single document most often missing at handover. If your licence is printed in Arabic, Cyrillic, Chinese or any other non-Latin script, the permit is what lets a manager read the categories and expiry against the booking, so sort it before you fly rather than in the arrivals hall. Rent-Trip accepts tourists with a passport, visa or entry stamp, home licence and, where needed, an IDP. Bring the same set for every named driver, and remember that the deposit is held on the card and released afterwards — the amount sits in the rental agreement, not in a fixed number we quote here. Photographs on a phone are not documents.
Booking and handover
Bookings are agreed with a manager, so send scans or clear photos of the documents when you confirm and the paperwork is checked before the car reaches you. That matters most for the larger bodies in the fleet: a group collecting a 13-seat Toyota Hiace at Dubai International has five or six licences to verify, and doing it in advance keeps the handover to minutes. Our 7-seater service runs 24/7 delivery, and the handover point and time are agreed individually — confirm them with the manager when you book. One rule worth repeating: extra kilometres beyond the 250 km daily allowance are charged, and the rate is set out in the rental agreement.