Mitsubishi Xpander
★4.7· 41Automatic1.5 L105 hpFront7 seats
AED 160per day
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Rent a Minivan in Dubai: Practical Family and Group Transport
If you need a 7, 8, or 9-seat minivan in Dubai, choose from four models priced from AED 160 per day, with delivery to your hotel, apartment, or airport terminal.
How to Choose the Right Minivan Rental in Dubai
Matching the minivan to your group size is the first decision that shapes the whole trip, and it comes down to how many passengers travel with luggage versus how many seats you actually need. Our fleet covers the full range — 7, 8 and 9 seats — so the right choice depends on whether you are a family of five with suitcases or a full group of nine heading to Abu Dhabi for the day.
Seat Capacity and Luggage Space Per Model
| Model | Seats | Engine | Price per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Xpander | 7 | 1.5 L, 105 hp | AED 160 |
| Toyota Innova | 7 | 2.7 L, 166 hp | AED 200 |
| Kia Carnival | 8 | 3.5 L, 272 hp | AED 320 |
| Hyundai Staria | 9 | 3.5 L, 272 hp | AED 300 |
A 7-seater like the Mitsubishi Xpander or Toyota Innova works best for five passengers plus luggage — the third row folds flat when you need boot space for four large suitcases. The Kia Carnival's 8 seats suit two families or a group of colleagues, while the Hyundai Staria stretches to 9 seats with the same 3.5-litre engine as the Carnival. When you book through Rent-Trip, tell us your passenger count and we confirm which model fits your luggage load.
7-Seater Minivan vs 7-Seater SUV
Minivans beat SUVs on two practical points: sliding rear doors that open wide in tight car parks, and a lower step-in height that makes climbing aboard easier for children and older travellers. A 7-seater SUV often leaves the third row cramped for adults, whereas a minivan's roofline stays flat to the back, giving headroom across all rows. For six travellers with luggage, a minivan wins on space per dirham — you get the same seven seats for less than an equivalent SUV, and the sliding doors make drop-offs at Dubai Marina hotels noticeably easier.
Minivan Rental Prices and Long-Term Rates
Daily rates, weekly packages and monthly terms all follow the same rule: the longer you book, the lower the cost per day. Our published prices apply across all four minivan models, and long-term arrangements suit both residents and visitors who need a family vehicle for several weeks.
Daily, Weekly and Monthly Minivan Rental Rates
Hiring a minivan in Dubai starts at AED 160 per day for the Mitsubishi Xpander, with weekly bookings from AED 960 and monthly from AED 3360 across our fleet. The Toyota Innova runs at AED 200 daily, the Hyundai Staria at AED 300, and the Kia Carnival — our largest option at 272 hp — at AED 320 per day.
| Model | Seats | Engine | Daily Rate | Weekly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Xpander | 7 | 1.5 L, 105 hp | AED 160 | from AED 960 | from AED 3360 |
| Toyota Innova | 7 | 2.7 L, 166 hp | AED 200 | from AED 1200 | from AED 4200 |
| Hyundai Staria | 9 | 3.5 L, 272 hp | AED 300 | from AED 1800 | from AED 6300 |
| Kia Carnival | 8 | 3.5 L, 272 hp | AED 320 | from AED 1920 | from AED 6720 |
Weekly and monthly terms are set out in the rental agreement, and the daily equivalent drops below AED 120 on monthly bookings, which beats most short-term options in the city. VAT at 5% is shown separately on your agreement, and every rate already includes comprehensive insurance and 250 km per day.
Security Deposit and Payment Terms
We hold a security deposit on your card when the minivan is delivered and release it after the hire ends, provided the car returns in the agreed condition. The deposit amount is set out in the agreement, alongside the excess on the comprehensive insurance and the charge for any extra kilometres beyond the daily 250 km allowance. Payment is taken by card at delivery, and the deposit hold is released once we inspect the vehicle — typically within a few days of return. The exact release timing is agreed when booking, so have your card and documents ready when the car arrives.
Documents, Age and Licence for Minivan Rentals
Renting a minivan here comes down to three checks: your documents, your age and your licence type. The rules differ for tourists and UAE residents, so here is exactly what you need before we deliver the car to your door.
Documents Needed for Tourists and Residents
- Tourists: passport with a valid entry stamp or visa, a full home licence, and an International Driving Permit (IDP) if the licence is not printed in Latin script.
- Residents: Emirates ID and a valid UAE driving licence — no IDP or passport needed for the rental itself.
- Licence check: if your home licence is in English or another Latin script, an IDP is not required; if it is in Arabic, Cyrillic or any other script, bring the IDP.
- Entry stamp: visitors arriving at Dubai International (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC) receive it on entry — keep it visible alongside your passport.
Minimum Driver Age for a Minivan
The minimum driver age for a minivan hire is 21, which covers all four models in our fleet — the Mitsubishi Xpander, Toyota Innova, Kia Carnival and Hyundai Staria. The higher threshold of 25 applies only to luxury, sports and exotic classes. Any age-related conditions, including whether a young-driver fee applies, are set out in the rental agreement before you sign — we do not invent charges at the counter, because there is no counter to visit. If you hold a licence from a non-Latin script country and turn up without an IDP, the hire cannot proceed, so sort that document before your flight lands.
Airport Pickup and 24/7 Delivery for Minivan Rental Dubai
Getting your minivan here works around your flight and your address, not around our office hours. Because Rent-Trip has no rental counter, every car is delivered to you — at the airport terminal, your hotel in Dubai Marina, or an apartment in Business Bay — at any hour of the day or night. The delivery team meets you with the keys, walks you through the vehicle condition, and you drive off; the whole handover takes about 15–20 minutes.
Minivan Delivery to DXB and DWC Airports
We deliver minivans to Dubai International (DXB), Terminals 1 and 3, and to Al Maktoum (DWC). Just share your flight number when you send the booking request, and the meeting point at arrivals is agreed when booking. We track arrivals, so the handover is adjusted to your landing time as set out in the rental agreement. For departures, the return handover before you head to check-in is also set out in the rental agreement.
Delivery to Marina, Downtown and Other Districts
We bring the vehicle to Dubai Marina, JLT, Downtown, Business Bay, Deira, Bur Dubai, Al Barsha, JVC, Mirdif, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Al Quoz, Karama — in short, anywhere inside the city. You choose the meeting point when booking: a hotel lobby, an apartment reception, or an office parking level. A late-night arrival at 2am is not a problem either, since delivery runs 24/7 across the city. For stays outside central Dubai, the driver agrees on a precise spot in advance, so you are not left searching for a parking bay or a reception desk.
Beyond Dubai — Where You Can Drive a Rented Minivan
A minivan rental in Dubai opens up the whole of the United Arab Emirates — not just the city. With 250 km per day included, you can comfortably reach Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Hatta, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah on a single tank of petrol, then return the car within the same day or plan an overnight stay. We deliver the vehicle to you in Dubai, and the only real limits are set out in the rental agreement.
Day Trips to Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Hatta
- Abu Dhabi: a drive down Sheikh Zayed Road to the Corniche or the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, easily done as a day trip in a Toyota Innova or Mitsubishi Xpander.
- Al Ain: the garden city with the oasis and Jebel Hafeet viewpoint, reached on the E66.
- Hatta: a mountain enclave with the Hatta Dam and heritage village — a Kia Carnival or Hyundai Staria gives the family plenty of legroom for the climb.
- Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah: the east-coast beaches and the northern emirates are all within the 250 km daily allowance if you plan the round trip carefully.
Salik toll gates on the way cost AED 4 off-peak and AED 6 peak per gate — factor them into your route, and remember the UAE weekend is Saturday and Sunday. For a full-day trip to Abu Dhabi and back, the included 250 km is enough; anything beyond that is charged per extra kilometre as set out in the rental agreement.
Why Desert Driving Is Not Allowed
Off-road and desert driving are prohibited by the rental agreement, and that is a hard rule rather than a suggestion. The minivans on this page — the Xpander, Innova, Carnival and Staria — are built for highways and city roads, not for sand dunes, and taking them off the tarmac voids the comprehensive insurance (CDW) that is included in the price. For dune bashing in the Liwa or the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, book a tour operator with purpose-built 4x4s; a hire minivan is for roads only. Within that limit, you have the whole of the UAE open to you — plan the route, watch the Salik gates, and the vehicle will handle the rest.
Insurance, Mileage and Fuel Policy for Minivan Rent Dubai
Insurance, Mileage and Fuel Policy for Minivan Rent Dubai
Every rate on our minivan page already includes the protection and mileage you need for a Dubai trip. Below we break down what comprehensive insurance covers, how the kilometre allowance works and why all four minivans run on petrol.
Comprehensive Insurance (CDW) Included in the Price
Comprehensive insurance with a collision damage waiver (CDW) is included in every minivan rate at Rent-Trip, from the Mitsubishi Xpander at AED 160 per day to the Kia Carnival at AED 320 per day. The exact scope of coverage, including any excess you carry in case of damage, is set out in the rental agreement before you sign. Extra kilometres beyond the daily allowance and any delivery fee are also detailed there. In our practice, most questions at handover are about the deposit and the excess, so we walk every client through those two lines of the contract at delivery.
Mileage Allowance and Fuel Type
Each minivan hire includes 250 km per day, which is enough for a full day of sightseeing across the city plus a run to Abu Dhabi and back. Extra kilometres beyond the allowance are charged, and the per-kilometre rate is stated in the agreement rather than calculated on the spot. All four models — the Mitsubishi Xpander, Toyota Innova, Kia Carnival and Hyundai Staria — run on petrol, so there is no need to locate a diesel pump or plan charging stops on your route.
- Fuel policy: the terms for refuelling are set out in the rental agreement.
- Salik tolls: the barrier-free toll gates here cost AED 4 off-peak and AED 6 peak per gate; how toll charges are billed is agreed when booking.
- Return check: the handover and return procedure, including how the car's condition is documented, is set out in the rental agreement.
Because the daily rate already bundles CDW and 250 km, the only variables at handover are the refundable security deposit, held on your card and released after the rental, and VAT at 5%, which is shown separately on the invoice.
How to Book Your Minivan Rental in Dubai
Booking a minivan rental in Dubai with Rent-Trip takes a few minutes and works entirely around your schedule — we deliver the car to you anywhere in the city, 24/7.
Booking via WhatsApp or Phone
Send a booking request through WhatsApp or by phone, and we confirm the minivan model and the delivery time. Tell us your flight number if you are arriving at Dubai International (DXB) or Al Maktoum (DWC), or your hotel and room number across the city — we bring the car to the arrivals level or the hotel lobby.
- Pick your minivan: Mitsubishi Xpander at AED 160 per day, Toyota Innova at AED 200, Hyundai Staria at AED 300, or Kia Carnival at AED 320 — all petrol, all with 7 seats or more.
- State the rental period: daily, weekly from AED 960, or monthly from AED 3360, with 250 km per day included in every option.
- Confirm the delivery point: Dubai Marina, JLT, Downtown, Business Bay, Deira, DXB or DWC — the car meets you where you are.
What to Prepare Before the Minivan Arrives
Have your documents ready so the handover goes smoothly. Tourists need a passport, an entry stamp, a home driving licence and an International Driving Permit if the licence is not in Latin script; residents simply show their Emirates ID and a UAE licence. The driver must be at least 21 years old.
We hold a security deposit on your card at delivery and release it after the rental, with comprehensive insurance (CDW) already included in the rate. VAT of 5% is shown separately, and any excess or extra-kilometre charges are set out in the rental agreement — read it before signing so there are no surprises on return.