Planning to drive from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in a rental car? You need to check your fine print. This is because you might be walking into a contractual loophole. This ALSO means you might have to pay extra on your rental car. This is why the good folks at EjarCar.com guide you. Here are three tips to save time and money.

3 Checks: Dubai to Abu Dhabi Car Rental

Car rental companies try hard to cover all bases. So should you. When you receive a rental car contract, study it carefully and double check anything that seems vague. Here are the most important areas to scrutinize.

Mileage Limit from Dubai to Abu Dhabi

The distance from Dubai to Abu Dhabi is between 120 km to 200 km one way. What is the daily drive limit on your rental car? Usually it’s 200 – 300 km per day. This means you might have to pay more per km if you exceed the overall mileage limit. This ALSO means you need to check the cost per km after exceeding. Some rental companies charge upto 2 AED per km extra! So double check these charges.

Consider Car with Driver to Abu Dhabi

Why bother driving two hours one way if you can get a driver to do it? This is the best option for short trips. Another benefit is ZERO liability on the rental contract. You will only pay for the number of hours. The driver will be responsible for any fines or contractual details. Just make sure of one thing; the rental company must have a limo license as well to provide the driver service.

VAT Registration Number of Car Rental Company

Before you get charged VAT on your overall bill, ask for the company’s TRN number or VAT registration number. Then input this number in Federal Government Tax website  to check if the company is registered for VAT or not. Some companies charge VAT without being registered. This is your way to ensure they are charging VAT lawfully.