How Much Does a Chauffeur Cost in Dubai? A 2026 Price Guide

The short answer: hiring a car with a professional chauffeur in Dubai starts from about AED 150 an hour, or from AED 120 for a one-way airport transfer. Every fare is fixed and all-inclusive — the chauffeur, fuel, Salik tolls, parking and airport waiting are already in the price, and there is no surge pricing and no deposit. Below is how that breaks down by how you book, and what actually moves the number up or down.

How much is a chauffeur per hour in Dubai?

Hourly chauffeur hire starts at AED 150 an hour with a three-hour minimum, and the car stays with you the whole time — a morning of four meetings is one booking, not four separate fares. The rate depends on the vehicle: an executive saloon sits at the lower end, a seven-seat V-Class or SUV costs more. See hourly chauffeur hire for the full picture.

How much is an airport transfer from Dubai Airport (DXB)?

A one-way Dubai airport transfer starts at AED 120, fixed and all-inclusive. That covers the chauffeur, fuel, Salik, parking and up to 60 minutes of meet-and-greet waiting inside the terminal — with flight tracking, so the fare does not change if you land late. Al Maktoum (DWC) and Abu Dhabi airport are also fixed-fare.

How much is a chauffeur for a full day?

A full day of up to ten hours starts at AED 1,050, which usually works out cheaper than stacking hourly bookings once you pass roughly six hours. It suits sightseeing, a day of meetings across the city, or a Dubai tour with a chauffeur where the car waits between stops.

How much is a monthly chauffeur or personal driver?

A dedicated monthly chauffeur — the same named driver every day for the school run, the office and errands — starts from AED 5,500 a month. If you want the driver to use your own car rather than ours, the monthly rate is lower. It is the most economical option for anyone who needs a driver most days of the week.

What is included in the price?

• A professional, licensed chauffeur — always; this is not self-drive rental
• Fuel — there is no petrol charge and no fuel surcharge
• Salik and Darb road tolls
• Parking
• Up to 60 minutes of airport waiting, with flight tracking and meet-and-greet
• No surge pricing — the same rate at 3am on a public holiday as on a weekday morning
• No deposit and no card hold; free cancellation

Do I need a driving licence?

No. Because a professional driver drives you, there is no UAE licence and no International Driving Permit to produce — that is the difference between a chauffeur service and a self-drive rental. You just book and ride.

Is a chauffeur more expensive than a taxi?

For a single short hop a metered taxi is cheaper. But for airport pickups, several hours of stops, or anything where you want a known fixed price and a car that waits, a chauffeur is often comparable and far more predictable — you agree the all-in fare before you travel, and it does not move with traffic, time of day, or a delayed flight. See our honest chauffeur vs taxi vs rideshare comparison.

What changes the price?

• Vehicle class — an executive saloon costs less than a luxury SUV, V-Class or S-Class
• How you book — hourly, transfer, full day or monthly (longer bookings are cheaper per hour)
• Distance and destination for point-to-point and inter-emirate trips
• A child seat is AED 25; round-trip airport and multi-vehicle bookings get 10% off

How to get an exact quote

Every rate by vehicle is listed on the pricing page, and the live estimate on the site gives an instant figure for your route. For a confirmed all-in price, send your date, time, pickup and destination on WhatsApp and we reply within a few minutes — no deposit, and the price we quote is the price you pay.