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How to Pay for a Car Rental in Saudi Arabia: mada, Visa, Mastercard and Apple Pay

12 Nov 2026 3 min read Sajil Rent a Car
How to Pay for a Car Rental in Saudi Arabia: mada, Visa, Mastercard and Apple Pay

Paying for a rental car in Saudi Arabia is simple once you know the options. With Sajil you pay online when you book, so there is nothing to sort out at the counter except your documents.

Payment methods

  • mada debit cards, the most common cards in Saudi Arabia.
  • Visa and Mastercard credit and debit cards, including most cards issued abroad.
  • Apple Pay in the Sajil app on iPhone.
  • Loyalty points from earlier bookings, used to reduce the amount at checkout.

How online payment works

  1. Choose the branch, dates and car on the booking page.
  2. Review the total: rental, extras you added and VAT.
  3. Pay on the secure payment page; your bank may ask for a one-time code by SMS (3-D Secure).
  4. You receive the booking confirmation straight away.

A step-by-step guide is in how to book a car rental online.

VAT and your invoice

Prices include 15% VAT, shown separately on your invoice. Companies that need a tax invoice in the company name should read our page on car rental for companies.

Paying for an extension

If you keep the car longer, extend the booking from your account and pay the new period online with the same methods.

Without a credit card?

You do not need a credit card: a mada debit card works. More on this in car rental without a credit card.

If a payment fails

  • Check that online purchases are enabled on your card and that the limit is enough.
  • Make sure you entered the SMS code before it expired.
  • Try another card, or Apple Pay in the app.
  • If money left your account but the booking is not confirmed, contact the branch with the time of payment; failed payments are usually reversed by the bank.

Prices today

  • Daily rental in Riyadh from SAR 87 per day.
  • Monthly rental from SAR 1,853 per month.

Frequently asked questions

Can I rent a car in Saudi Arabia with a mada card?

Yes. mada debit cards are accepted for online payment.

Can I pay with a foreign credit card?

Yes, most Visa and Mastercard cards issued abroad are accepted.

Is VAT included in the rental price?

Yes, 15% VAT is included and shown on your invoice.

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