UAE Car Rental, Leasing and Limousine Market Outlook to 2024

The report titled “UAE Car Rental, Leasing and Limousine Market Outlook to 2024-Driven By Growing Corporate Ecosystem and Growth in Tourism Backed Up Government Initiatives and Annual Events” provides a comprehensive analysis of Rental, Leasing and Limousine services in UAE The report focuses on market segmentation in terms of Fleet Size for Rental companies, By Type of Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi Ajman, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al-Quwain), Types of Cars (Economy, SUV, and Luxury), By End users (Individual and Corporate), By Duration (0-1 Month, 1-6 Month and 6-12 months) and By Number of Airport Bookings (Airport and Off-Airport. The market segmentation on the basics of Revenue and Fleet size for Leasing companies, By Type of Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi Ajman, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al-Quwain), By Types of Cars (Economy, Pick Ups, SUV, and Luxury), By Duration (1 Year, 2 Year, 3-year ad 3+ Years), By Types of Car Leased (Individual and corporate), By End User (Facility Management, Industrial Sector, Food Services, Logistics, Oil and Gas and Government and Associations). The report includes market segmentation on the basics of Revenue and Fleet size for Limousine companies, By Type of Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi Ajman, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al-Quwain), By Number of Airport Bookings (Airport and Off-Airport), By Types of Cars (Standard, Large, Luxury and Ultra Luxury), By Source of Payment (Direct from customers and corporate payments), By Business (Event and Non- Event Business), By Number of Limousine companies in Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi Ajman, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al-Quwain), By Purpose (Cab and Non-Cab Companies) and By Types of the limousine (Leisure and Corporate).The report also covers the overall comparative landscape, trends and growth drivers, issues, and challenges, and government regulations. The report concludes with future projections and analyst recommendations highlighting the major opportunities and cautions.

Market Overview

UAE has the world’s highest net migration rate, with nearly 88.52% of the population composed of expatriates and immigrants comprising the majority workforce of the national the United Arab Emirates has long been recognized as a premier tourism and leisure destination owing to places such as Dubai Marina, Burj Khalifa.

Dubai is set to become one of the most popular destinations in the world for Tourists by 2025. Dubai is the most the populous city followed by Abu Dhabi in UAE with 2.7 Mn people working in Dubai as of 2019 and 1.4 Million people working in Abu Dhabi as of 2017

Market Segmentation of Car Rental Market

By Type of Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi Ajman, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al-Quwain): The Rental services are most prominent at Dubai and Abu Dhabi owing to the concentration of corporate companies and major tourist locations. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are the most populous locations and account for the highest rental bookings.

By Types of Cars (Economy, SUV, and Luxury): An economy segment in the car rental market was observed to dominate the market. Rental companies focus on decreasing operational cost and prefer having an economical fleet of car brands such as Toyota and Honda as it is more profitable and provides a better mileage.

By End-users (Individual and Corporate): Individuals prefer renting out vehicles more as compared to corporate. A higher number of tourists visiting the Emirates contributes to the higher demand for car rental services in UAE.

By Duration (0-1 Month, 1-6 Month, and 6-12 months): Rental services are generally for a very short duration and less than a year. UAE was witnessed to have a higher demand for the car rental service for the duration of 0-1 months.

By Number of Airport Bookings (Airport and Off-Airport): The car rental market was observed to be dominated by the on-airport books as the booking of rental cars right away from Airport provides more accessibility and comfort to the tourists and Corporate Clients for traveling in UAE.

Market Segmentation of Car Leasing Market

By Type of Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi Ajman, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al-Quwain): Dubai captured the majority share in terms of fleet size in the car leasing market. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are population-dense emirates with the highest number of corporate, SME, and government associations creating a constant demand for leased vehicles.

By Types of Cars (Economy, Pick Ups, SUV, and Luxury): Economy class vehicles of brands such as Honda and Toyota were observed to have a higher demand as they are used by rental companies and household and pickups by corporate clients for industrial use.

By Duration (1 Year, 2 Year, 3 year, and 3+ Years): Leasing services are generally for a long duration. Most of the leasing is for the duration of 2-3 years as it is more profitable and economical for the customers.

By Types of Car Leased (Individual and corporate): Corporate segment was observed to dominate the car leasing market in UAE. A growing number of SMEs in Emirates, Cab Taxi, and car rental companies create a demand for leased vehicles to be used for their service.

By End User (Facility Management, Industrial Sector, Food Services, Logistics, Oil and Gas and Government and Associations): Car leasing is most common in facility management companies and industrial companies. The leased vehicle is generally used for internal purposes only by these companies. 

Market Segmentation of Limousine Car Market

By Type of Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi Ajman, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al-Quwain): Dubai and Abu Dhabi have the highest number of households and corporate offices. These lead to the highest demand for Limousine services by corporate and Individuals.

By Number of Airport Bookings (Airport and Off-Airport): Limousine cars are booked from the airport as well as outside the Airport. Airport bookings are done majorly by tourists and clients. Non-Airport booking are generally done for occasional events.

By Types of Cars (Standard, Large, Luxury and Ultra Luxury): Standard and Large vehicles of car brands such as Lexus and Infiniti are most preferred by the customers followed by Luxury and Ultra-luxury vehicles.

By Source of Payment (Direct from customers and corporate payments): Limousine services are hired via website or offline means. The customers pay directly to the companies instead of aggregate platforms.

By Business (Event and Non- Event Business): Limousine services are majorly booked for major events such as weddings, parties, and other occasions.

By Number of Limousine companies in Emirates: Dubai and Abu Dhabi are highly populated emirate with the highest demand for limousine cars. Dubai and Abu Dhabi have the highest concentration of a number of limousine companies to cater to that demand.

By Purpose (Cab and Non-Cab Companies): limousine services majorly drive its revenue from Cab companies in UAE

By Types of limousine (Leisure and Corporate): Limousine services is considered a luxury service and hired majorly for leisure purposes.

Competitive Landscape

The UAE car rental and leasing industry is a highly competitive industry with small players having a fleet size less than 20 vehicles to global players such as Hertz, Thrifty, Europcar and Dollar. The major companies in the Car Rental and Leasing industry in UAE includes Emirates Transport, Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty Car Rental, Massar Solutions, Diamond Lease, Shift Rent a Car, National Car Rental, Budget, Lease plan, and others. The major companies in the Limousine Car market include Dubai Taxi Corporation, Emirates Transport, Citylink Limousine, Avis Limousine, Transguards Limousine, National Transport Authority, Hot Wheels Limousine, and others. Major competing parameters include number of office locations, Client Information, Car Brands, and Partners, Key services, Vintage, and other factors.

Future Outlook and Projections

UAE Car Rental and Leasing sector is set to increase both in terms of fleet size and revenue. The Car Rental fleet size is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 8.8% during 2019-2024 This growth will be backed by new entrants’ business growth. UAE is a popular tourist destination and is anticipated to see a pull in Tourist footfall. New Government Initiatives are propelling the corporate demand and technological up-gradation of the market.

Key Segments Covered for Car Rental: -

By Emirates:

Dubai

Abu Dhabi

Others (Ras Al Khamiah, Sharjah, Al-Ain, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain)

By Types of Car:

Economy

SUV

Luxury

By End User:

Corporate

Individual

By Source of Booking:

On-Airport

Off- Airport

By Duration of Car Rental:

0-1 Month

1-6 Month

6-12 Month

Key Segments Covered for Car Leasing

By Emirates:

Dubai

Abu Dhabi

Others (Ras Al Khamiah, Sharjah, Al-Ain, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain)

By Types of Car:

Economy

SUV

Luxury

By Type of Car Leased:

Corporate

Individual

By Duration of Car Leasing:

1 Year

2 Year

3 Year 

3+ Year

By End User:

Facility Management

Industrial Sector

Food Services

Logistics

Oil and Gas

Government and Associations

Others

Key Segments Covered for Limousine Car

By Emirates:

Dubai

Abu Dhabi

Others (Ras Al Khamiah, Sharjah, Al-Ain, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain)

By Limousine companies by Emirates:

Dubai

Abu Dhabi

Others (Ras Al Khamiah, Sharjah, Al-Ain, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain)

By Types of Car:

Standard

Large sized

Premium

Ultra-Luxury

By Business:

Event Business

Non- Event Business

By Source of Business:

Airport

Non-Airport

By Source of Payment:

Direct from Corporate

Corporate Payments

By Purpose of Limousine:

Leisure

Corporate

Key Target Audience

Car Rental companies

Car Leasing companies

Limousine Companies

Tourisms Industries

Tour and Travel Aggregator

Automobile companies

Cab taxi companies

Cab Aggregators

Technology Provides

Investors and Venture Capitalist

Government Associations

Logistics company

Time Period Captured in the Report:

Historical Period - 2014-2019

Forecast Period – 2020-2024

Companies Covered:

Car Rental and Leasing Companies:

Thrifty Rent a Car

Emirates Transport

Hertz

Diamondlease

Massar Car Rental

Leaseplan

Shift Rent a Car

National Car Rental

Avis Rent a Car

Europcar

Budget Rent a Car

Fast Rent a Car

Dollar

AutoRent

Paramount Car Rental and Leasing

EuroStar

Sixt Rent a Car

Limousine Companies:

Dubai Taxi Corporation

Emirates Transport

CityLink Limousine

Private Limousine

Avis Limousine

Transguard Limousine

National Transport

Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority

Hot Wheels Limo

Global Wings Limousine

Cityway Limousine

Royal Falcon Limousine

Patriot Limo

Niceway Limousine

Insaf Limousine

German Limousine

Onak Limousine

Dubai Exotic Limousine

Elite Class Limousine Services

Key Topics Covered in the Report: -

Present Day Landscape of UAE Rental, Leasing and Limousine Industry

UAE Car Rental Market Overview

UAE Car Rental Market Size

UAE Car Rental Market Segmentation

Competition in UAE Car Rental Market

Future outlook of UAE Car Rental Market

UAE Car Leasing Market Overview

UAE Car Leasing Market Size

UAE Car Leasing Market Segmentation

Competition in UAE Car Leasing Market

Future outlook of UAE Car Leasing Market

UAE Limousine Car Market Overview

UAE Limousine Car Market Size

UAE Limousine Car Market Segmentation

Competition in UAE Limousine Car Market

Industry Analysis

Company Profiles of Car Rental & Leasing companies

Analyst Recommendations

Snapshot of UAE Cab Taxi Market

Snapshot of UAE Cab Aggregator Market

Appendix

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UAE Car Rental, Leasing and Limousine Industry Growth

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