Residents need a valid Saudi driving licence and their Iqama. Visitors need a passport and either an International Driving Permit with their home licence or a licence the supplier accepts directly. Everyone needs a payment card in the driver's own name, and most suppliers will want a credit card rather than a debit card for the security hold.

Often yes, but it depends on which licence and which supplier. GCC licences are usually accepted without difficulty. For most other countries an International Driving Permit carried alongside your home licence is the safe combination. Confirm it with the supplier before you travel, because policies differ between companies rather than being set centrally.

Twenty one for most listings. Premium, luxury and some larger vehicle categories commonly start at twenty five. A few suppliers rent below twenty one with extra conditions, so check the individual listing rather than assuming a single rule.

The supplier holds an amount on your card for the length of the rental and releases it once the car is returned and any traffic fines have been settled. Because fines are camera enforced and can arrive after you return the vehicle, ask the supplier how much is held and how long the release takes. Both vary by company.

City collection is usually cheaper, because airport desks carry a convenience premium. Whether that saving is worth the transfer depends on your arrival time and how much luggage you have. If you land late, the airport listings are often worth the difference.

Many suppliers allow it and some charge for it, but it is not automatic. Agree the return location when you book and get it recorded, rather than raising it when you hand the car back.

Typically the vehicle, basic insurance cover and a mileage allowance for the day. Fuel is your responsibility, and so is anything beyond the allowance. Additional drivers, child seats, delivery and cross border permission are usually priced separately, so read the individual listing rather than assuming a standard package.