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Car Rental in Kuwait with SIXT
Renting a car in Kuwait puts the whole country within about two hours of wherever you start. SIXT Kuwait operates from Kuwait International Airport, so you can collect a vehicle straight off an inbound flight.
Our Kuwait fleet is premium across every category. Three of them cover almost every trip:
- Sedans: the practical pick for Kuwait City commuting, airport transfers and business travel, with air conditioning specified for Gulf summers.
- SUVs: more ground clearance and cabin space for family runs south to Al Khiran or north towards Al Jahra.
- Luxury cars: for client meetings, family occasions and the drive along Arabian Gulf Street when the car should make an impression.
Reserve online in a few minutes, adding a navigation system, child seat or additional driver at the booking stage. You can view and amend the booking later through the SIXT app. Secure your car rental in Kuwait today.
Driving and Renting in Kuwait: What to Know
Kuwait drives on the right, distances and speed limits are metric, and the road network is modern and signposted in Arabic and English. A few local specifics are worth knowing before you set off.
On the road
- Speed cameras are everywhere. Fixed radar units cover the Fahaheel Expressway, the Sixth Ring Road and most major junctions. Limits change quickly between urban and expressway sections, so watch the signs rather than the traffic around you.
- Left lanes move fast. On multi-lane expressways the outside lane is treated as an express lane. Overtake, then move back across.
- The weekend falls on Friday and Saturday. Traffic thins out on Friday morning and builds sharply on Sunday, which is the start of the working week.
- Fuel is inexpensive and stations are plentiful, including along the desert roads south towards Wafra and north towards Subiya. Vehicles leave the branch full and should come back full.
- Parking in Kuwait City is easiest in mall and tower structures. Kerbside space near the waterfront fills up through the evening.
At the counter
- Minimum age is 21 with a licence held for at least one year. Some premium and larger categories require the driver to be 23 or 25.
- Licences: GCC nationals may drive on their national licence. Visitors from elsewhere should carry an International Driving Permit alongside the original, and any licence not printed in the Roman alphabet needs one. Holders of a Kuwait work visa must present a Kuwait-issued licence plus proof of residence.
- Payment is by internationally recognised credit card in the main driver's name. Debit and prepaid cards are not accepted, and a deposit is held against the card.
- Borders: rentals from Kuwait stay in Kuwait. Cross-border and international one-way rentals are not permitted. One-way journeys between SIXT branches inside Kuwait are possible depending on the tariff.
Where a Rental Car Takes You in Kuwait
Kuwait is compact enough that almost everything is a day trip, which is exactly what makes a car rental in Kuwait worth having here.
- The southern coast. Head down the Fahaheel Expressway through Al Ahmadi to Al Khiran, around one hour away, where the Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City canals cut inland from the Gulf. The beaches and chalet stretches along the way are where Kuwait City goes at the weekend.
- Al Jahra and the north. Roughly 40 minutes away to the west, Al Jahra opens onto Kuwait Bay, the Sheikh Jaber Causeway and the quieter desert roads towards Subiya. Spring, after the rains, is when the desert here turns green.
- Wafra. The farm belt near the southern border, around 90 minutes away, is where much of Kuwait's produce is grown and where farm stays and stables sit along the access roads.
- Salmiya and Ras Al-Ardh. Roughly 20 minutes away from the airport, this is the corniche end of the country: marinas, seafront cafes and the passenger ferry terminal. Rental vehicles cannot be taken on ferries, so island crossings are made on foot.
Rent a car in Kuwait for a weekend or for a month, and you keep the flexibility to change plans mid-trip rather than work around someone else's timetable.
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Good to know when renting in Kuwait
What's the minimum age to rent a car in Kuwait?
To rent a car with SIXT in Kuwait you need to be at least 21 with a valid license. Some car categories have a higher minimum rental age, and an underage driver fee may apply.
Can I modify, extend, or cancel my reservation?
You can modify, extend, or cancel your reservation in Kuwait through your manage booking section or through the app.
What documents do I need to rent a car in Kuwait?
You will need a full, valid driver's license along with a passport or identity card when picking up your car. More detailed information can be found in our rental information. These rules vary from country to country so please always check local regulations before making your travel arrangements.
Whether you’re planning to stay in Kuwait or travel beyond, it’s easy to reserve a long-term rental. Enter your trip dates and pickup/drop-off locations and we’ll find you affordable long-term car rental deals.
It is not required to do so. However, you are able to purchase a range of protection packages and insurances to reduce your liability.
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