Understanding a few common rental terms helps you avoid surprise charges at the end of your rental. Here’s how fuel, tolls and mileage work at Capital Cars Rental.
Fuel policy: same-to-same
You receive the car with a certain fuel level and return it with the same level. If it comes back with less fuel, a refuelling charge of AED 25 per bar on the fuel gauge applies. Tip: take a photo of the fuel gauge at handover and fill up at a station close to the drop-off point.
Toll gates (Darb & Salik)
Abu Dhabi (Darb) and Dubai (Salik) use automatic toll gates. Every rental car is already registered, so you don’t need to do anything — each crossing is charged at AED 5 per gate and added to your final invoice.
Mileage allowance
- Daily rental: 300 km per day
- Weekly rental: 2,000 km
- Monthly rental: 3,000 km
Extra kilometres are charged at AED 1/km. Planning a long road trip? Tell us in advance and we’ll suggest the best package.
Traffic fines
Fines received during your rental are the renter’s responsibility, plus an AED 10 administration fee per fine. Drive within the speed limits — UAE roads are heavily monitored by radar.
Other charges to know
- Late return after 8:00 PM: AED 20 per hour
- Delivery or collection between midnight and 8:00 AM: AED 30
- Smoking in the car: AED 300
See all details in our terms & conditions, or message us with any questions.
