Rent a car in Ajman

Ajman Car Rental: Local Secrets

So last year I moved to Ajman after the Dubai rent madness, and figuring out car rental here was interesting. Turns out, Ajman's small shops beat Dubai prices by about 25%. My neighbor pays just 1,400 dirhams monthly for a decent Nissan that would cost 1,800+ in Sharjah. Those little rental offices near Al Nuaimiya offer surprisingly good deals if you're willing to haggle a bit.

Price breakdown? Daily rentals start around 90-120 dirhams for basic models, mid-size sedans go for 130-160. But monthly is where the real savings happen. Pro tip from my costly mistake: take photos of EVERY scratch before driving away. The shop near City Centre tried charging me for door dings that were definitely there when I picked up the car.

What's Actually Worth Driving

Ajman's compact size means you don't need anything fancy. Most roads are decent except during those random flooding days when everything turns chaotic.

Popular options around here:

• Toyota Yaris - perfect for Ajman's tight parking
• Nissan Sunny - reliable budget option
• Mitsubishi Attrage - surprisingly roomy inside
• Hyundai Accent - good AC for summer months

Check the car's manufacturing date carefully - I've seen 7-year-old vehicles passed off as "nearly new." Fast Track and Dollar maintain newer fleets than the tiny local shops. And please, triple-check the AC before signing anything. My cousin rented a car in August with dodgy cooling - absolute nightmare for that whole week!