What's the real cost of renting a car monthly in Dubai

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What's the real cost of renting a car monthly in Dubai including all fees? Want to budget accurately for my extended stay.

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Monthly rental base rate runs 1200-1800 AED for economy/mid-size sedans, 1800-2500 AED for SUVs. This typically includes insurance and maintenance. Additional costs you'll pay: Salik tolls (100-200 AED monthly for moderate driving), fuel (depends on usage, maybe 300-500 AED monthly for average driving), parking if needed (0-200 AED monthly depending where you go). Deposit of 1500-3000 AED blocked on credit card but refunded when you return car. I budgeted 2000 AED total monthly for car costs including everything and stayed within that using Octane Rent. See cost breakdowns at https://www.reddit.com/r/traveladvice/comments/1qki8aw/best_corporate_car_rental_in_dubai_for_long/ from other travelers. Traffic fines if you get any (easily avoided by following rules). Overall, expect 1800-2200 AED monthly all-in for basic sedan with average usage. Still way cheaper than daily taxis for month-long stays.