Car Rental for University Students and Staff in Riyadh, Al-Ahsa, Taif and Dawadmi

University life in Saudi Arabia usually means long distances: home, campus, the library, a part-time job and a weekend trip to the family. Buying a car for a few years of study is a big expense, so many students and new staff rent instead.

Universities near Sajil branches

• Riyadh: King Saud University, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University and many colleges. Sajil has ten branches across the city.
• Al-Ahsa: King Faisal University, near the Al Khalidiyah and Al Rabwa branches.
• Taif: Taif University, served by the Taif branch.
• Dawadmi: the university colleges in the city, served by the Dawadmi branch.

Choose the branch closest to where you live, not to campus, because you will usually pick up and return from home.

The best plan for a semester

• One month: monthly rental is far cheaper per day than daily rental.
• The whole semester: 3 and 6 month packages lower the monthly price further.
• Exam weeks or a short course: weekly rental.

The cheapest cars to run

For a student budget, fuel and price both matter:

• Suzuki Dzire and Hyundai Grand i10: low price, low fuel use.
• Kia Pegas and Toyota Yaris: a little more space for friends and bags.

Read the cheapest rental cars compared and how to save fuel.

Sharing a car with classmates?

Sharing a monthly car between friends living together can halve the cost. Agree in advance on:

• who is the renter and driver on the contract (only drivers allowed by the contract may drive);
• how fuel and any traffic fines are split;
• who returns the car, and when.

What you need

A valid ID or iqama, a valid driving licence and online payment with mada, Visa or Mastercard. Read car rental requirements in Saudi Arabia for the full list.

Frequently asked questions

Can international students rent?

Yes, with a valid iqama or passport and visa, and a driving licence accepted in the Kingdom. See car rental for new residents.

Can I keep the car over the summer holiday?

Yes, extend the rental before it ends, or return it and rent again next semester.

Is there a student discount?

Check the offers page for current discounts on selected cars.