Renting and/or buying a car in Al Khobar

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giggs112010 Active member

Member since 17 May 2010

giggs112010Active member12 February 2016 17:57:50

Just wondering, is it possible to rent or buy a car without an Iqama? Currently on a Business working visa as my Iqama is processing and will be processing for the next couple months, perhaps longer. So just wondering if it is possible to purchase or rent a vehicle without an Iqama? IF so, where and how can I do this?

Cheers!

Ali_N Serial expat

Member since 11 April 2015

Ali_NSerial expat13 February 2016 04:11:12

744

If you have an International driving license, you can rent a car on a daily basis...

ccl_00032 Active member

Member since 11 April 2013

ccl_00032Active member07 April 2016 05:41:11

And if I have UAE driving licence then?

ccl_00032 Active member

Member since 11 April 2013

ccl_00032Active member27 April 2016 05:39:36

awaiting replies friends

dadofduck Active member

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dadofduckActive member22 August 2016 06:38:51

Yeah would love to know the answer to this also, I have a UK driving license.........

Fahad Irshad New member

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Fahad IrshadNew member22 August 2016 07:46:32

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ccl_00032 Active member

Member since 11 April 2013

ccl_00032Active member28 August 2016 06:32:59

Hi,
I have arrived here and one through this...

So, the end result is If you don't have IQAMA you cant rent a聽 car. Even if you have anyother recognized licence.

You can only rent i one case if any of your friend who has saudi licence make agreement with renting company on his name and then you can drive that car.

giggs112010 Active member

Member since 17 May 2010

giggs112010Active member28 August 2016 08:42:04

Does anyone know of the best Rental Car companies? Which ones are the cheapest companies to rent from? I am looking for a 4 door car to rent per month...

ccl_00032 Active member

Member since 11 April 2013

ccl_00032Active member29 August 2016 13:12:21

You can choose from BEST, BUDGET or AVIS.

Abdulkareem179 Active member

Member since 03 September 2016

Abdulkareem179Active member03 September 2016 17:43:57

#10

Renting a car for a period of time is possible at the airport without a residency permit. You need your passport, international driving license and your invitation letter from the company.

Best is the better company as well as Avis. Avis it's used a lot by expats coming here for business.

Post back if you have problems and I'll ask around for something.

Good hunting

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