Dubai, UAE – Yango Drive, the car rental service under the global tech company Yango Group, has revealed important insights into user trends for 2024, offering a glimpse into the shifting preferences of car renters in the UAE. These findings underscore the platform’s growing importance in addressing the region’s unique mobility needs, reflecting the changing demands of both residents and visitors.
Daily car rentals continue to be the most popular choice among Yango Drive users, driven by a high demand for flexible, short-term mobility solutions. In response to this, the service is expanding its offerings for long-term rentals, catering to residents who live in the UAE for six months or more annually, and are seeking more affordable and convenient mobility options.
The highest demand for Yango Drive rentals comes from metropolitan hubs like Dubai, known for its status as a business and leisure destination. The largest group of users falls within the 25-34 and 35-44 age groups, illustrating the platform’s appeal to working professionals and tourists alike.
Yango Drive offers a wide range of vehicles, from luxury models such as the Lamborghini Urus to more practical options like the Toyota Camry and Nissan Xterra. Economy vehicles are the most preferred, closely followed by Standard and Business class cars, indicating a strong preference for practicality and value.
Car rental trends in the UAE align with the country’s seasonal population fluctuations. Demand peaks during cooler months and local holidays, coinciding with increased tourist activity and the return of residents from summer travels. Long-term rentals predominantly consist of economy and standard cars, while the tourist season sees a noticeable rise in demand for sport and luxury vehicles, highlighting the UAE’s allure as a premium destination. The low season typically spans from mid-May to mid-September.
One of Yango Drive’s most popular features, the “no deposit” option, has been key to enhancing user satisfaction by eliminating a common barrier to entry. This makes rentals more accessible to both short-term tourists and long-term residents.
Islam Abdul Karim, Regional Head of Yango Middle East, commented, “We are thrilled with the uptake of Yango Drive in the UAE this year. By providing a sustainable and economical alternative to car ownership, Yango Drive continues to meet the diverse needs of our users. We remain committed to delivering flexible, affordable, and convenient car rental experiences across the UAE, ensuring that both residents and tourists can enjoy tailored mobility solutions.”
For more information or to book a rental, visit drive.yango.com or download the Yango app on Google Play or the App Store.
About Yango
Yango is a global tech company dedicated to transforming cutting-edge technologies into everyday services tailored to local communities. Yango’s mission is to bridge the gap between global innovations and local needs, enhancing daily living experiences. In addition to ride-hailing and car rental services, Yango also offers Yango Maps, Yango Delivery, Yango Play, Yango Tech, and Yasmina, an advanced Arabic human-like AI voice assistant, in the UAE.
For more information, visit www.yango.com.
