Shortened to VW, Volkswagen is a German automaker founded in 1937 by the German Labour Front, a Nazi labour union, and headquartered in Wolfsburg. Volkswagen translates to "peoples car" in German. The companys current international advertising slogan is just "Volkswagen", referencing the names meaning. The best cars to rent by Volkswagen are Jetta, Terramont and Beetle.

Founded: 1937

Headquarters: Wolfsburg, Germany

Official Name: Volkswagen AG

Products: Passenger Cars, Motor Cycles, Commercial Vehicles, Trucks, Buses

• Compare offers from over 50 rent a car companies in the UAE, filter based on your location, budget and requirement.
• Narrow down with your preferences: car specs, mileage limit, insurance included, car features and so on.
• Short-list the best offers by the car rental provider and contact them directly via phone, WhatsApp or request a call back.
• Be sure to ask for the actual pictures and specs of the car before finalizing the deal.
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You will need a driving licence and must be over 21 to rent a car in Dubai. However, some companies do offer rental cars for 18 years and above.

For residents of the UAE, a copy of your Emirates ID and UAE Driving Licence are needed to rent a car. While most companies require a credit card pre-auth for the security deposit, many car rental companies accept cash as well as debit cards.

For tourists visiting the UAE, a copy of your Passport, Visit Visa and Home Country Driving License and an International Driving Permit (IDP) are required to rent a car.

Passport holders of GCC, UK, Canada, US and a few other countries can rent a car with just their Home Country Driving License whereas tourists from other countries need to carry an International Driving Permit.

Along with the car rental fee and 5% VAT (value added tax), a security deposit of AED 5000 is required to be paid at the time of renting the car. Security deposit can be paid by credit card (recommended), debit card or cash.

Advance payment toward the car rental is recommended to secure your booking.

• At the time of delivery, check for existing dents and scratches, if any - best to shoot a video circling the car and close-up pictures of the existing damages.
• Share it with the car rental company driver / manager at the start to avoid any misunderstanding at the time of returning the car.
• Always best to provide security deposit by credit card as pre-authorization block, which automatically releases after 20-30 days.
• Your bank can shield you from unlawful charges besides the refund process is easier for the car rental provider.