Kuwait City car hire

On average a rental car in Kuwait City costs 22 € per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Kuwait City found in the last 2 weeks is 17 €.

Car rental companies onsite at Kuwait airport include GREEN MOTION, Hertz, Sixt, Budget and Europcar.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Kuwait airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Sixt, Budget, and Europcar.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Medium car hire in Kuwait City costs 22 € per day, on average.

Most car rental providers in Kuwait City offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Kuwait City, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 17 car rental agencies in Kuwait City.

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Kuwait City so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

If you are looking for Kuwait City car rental, you can choose from a variety of vehicle types to suit your travel requirements. Mini, compact and economy models are ideal if you plan to mainly stay in the city. Smaller cars are useful for navigating narrow streets, tight parking spaces and heavy traffic. SUVs are more practical if you want to drive on rural and desert roads. Whichever car type you choose, you can also find practical add-on features such as child seats.

When driving in Kuwait City, bear in mind the speed limit is usually no more than 45 km/h. On rural roads outside the city, this increases to 50-80 km/h. The speed limit on highways is 120 km/h. There are plenty of fixed speed cameras around Kuwait. If you are caught speeding, you will need to pay a fine through your rental agency. There is also a number of checkpoints and road authority patrols throughout the state. You should keep all necessary documents in your vehicle, such as your passport, driver’s licence, international driving permit and insurance papers.

You can make use of numerous car parks in Kuwait City, particularly around the main harbour zone. Some car parks are outdoor and offer free parking, while others are multi-storey buildings with barrier access. In general, you won’t need to pay more than around KD 0.6 (₹ 155) for 2 hours. If you choose on-street parking, pay attention to where you park – it is illegal to park on pavements, and restricted areas are indicated by black and yellow lines. It is also generally safer to leave your vehicle at designated car parks.