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Van rental in Dubai with driver

Assure's van rental in Dubai with driver carries 4 to 7 passengers and their luggage in one van with a driver, in Dubai and across the UAE. Assure owns the Mercedes-Benz V-Class, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Staria and Citroen SpaceTourer, each set up for 6 passengers, and a 7-seat Vito Tourer comes through partners, subject to availability. Quotes come on WhatsApp.

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A black long-wheelbase Mercedes-Benz V-Class V 300 d with chrome grille and sliding side door, parked in a car park
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On this page
  1. Which vehicle for your group size
  2. Assure’s own vans: seats and bags
  3. Which van fits 7 people and luggage?
  4. Family arrivals with luggage
  5. Child seats and luggage rules
  6. Golf groups
  7. Shopping days and private sightseeing
  8. Delegation convoys and wedding guests
  9. How a van quote is worked out

Every van on this page comes with its driver, for a single airport run or for a whole day. It is the size between a sedan and a minibus: one vehicle, one driver and one pickup time for a family, a golf four or a small team.

Which vehicle for your group size

Passengers Book Large suitcases Where to book
1 to 3 Sedan, such as a Lexus ES 300h or Mercedes-Benz S-Class, or an SUV 2 in a sedan, 3 in an SUV Car with driver
4 to 7 Van: the V-Class, Carnival, Staria, SpaceTourer or Vito Tourer 2 to 4, by van This page
8 to 19 Minibus: the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Toyota HiAce or Ford Transit 3 to 6, by layout Minibus rental
20 and more A 22-seat Toyota Coaster, then coaches of 35 and 50 seats Depends on the coach Bus rental

A GMC Yukon or Cadillac Escalade also seats 6, but each is listed for 3 large suitcases. Once a group of 4 to 7 brings more than that, the van wins. In the table, the Vito Tourer, HiAce, Transit, Coaster and coaches are partner vehicles, booked subject to availability.

Choosing between models? Compare the Mercedes V-Class and Sprinter and the Kia Carnival, Hyundai Staria and Citroen SpaceTourer, and see how many vehicles a group event needs.

Assure’s own vans: seats and bags

Van Passengers Large suitcases Cabin bags What the maker lists
Mercedes-Benz V-Class 6 4 2 Up to 8 seats; 4.90 m, 5.14 m or 5.37 m long; load space from 610 L
Kia Carnival 6 3 2 7 and 8-seat versions, 5,155 mm long
Citroen SpaceTourer 6 3 2 Seat and bag figures are Assure’s own
Hyundai Staria 6 2 2 3.5 L petrol with an 8-speed automatic; 431 L behind the seats of the Premium 7-seater

Assure sets up each of the four for 6 passengers, though the makers offer the V-Class, Carnival and Staria with 7 or more seats. Six passengers leave room behind the last row for suitcases, a pram or golf bags. The bag figures are estimates for a full load, so send your exact list of cases.

The Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer takes a seventh passenger and about 3 large suitcases. It is available through our partner network, subject to availability. Photos and full specs for every model are on the vans fleet page.

A white Hyundai Staria van with sliding side doors and tinted rear windows

Alexander Migl / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Which van fits 7 people and luggage?

The suitcases decide it.

  • 7 people, up to 3 large cases: the partner Vito Tourer.
  • 7 people, a large case each: two vans. A V-Class carries 4 people and 4 cases, and a Carnival the other 3 people and 3 cases.
  • 7 people with suitcases and golf bags: up to 14 large items, more than two vans hold. A 13-seat Mercedes-Benz Sprinter seats all 7; send the full bag list and the quote sets out how the luggage travels.

Family arrivals with luggage

The Dubai Airports FAQ says there is no pick-up area at Arrivals and sends collecting drivers to the car park at each terminal. The van stays there while your driver stands in the arrivals hall holding a name board, then helps with the bags on the way out. VIP guests are welcomed personally.

  • Palm Jumeirah is about 37 km from DXB by road, around 40 to 45 minutes without traffic. Downtown Dubai is about 18 km.
  • Prams, travel cots and child seats you bring count as large items, so list them with the suitcases.
  • Add the flight number when you book the airport pickup at Dubai International. The driver follows the real landing time.

Child seats and luggage rules

Two RTA and Dubai Police rules decide where children sit. Under 4s need a child seat matched to their weight and height, and nobody aged 10 or under, or below 145 cm, travels up front. In a van, that puts every child in the second or third row.

  • Each child seat uses one of the 6 passenger seats. Four adults and 2 toddlers in seats fill a V-Class.
  • Give each child’s age and weight with your request. The quote confirms which seats are fitted, and whether your own seat goes in.
  • The quote covers the passengers and bags you list. If 6 cases turn up for a van listed for 3, the extra bags need a second car.

Golf groups

A golf course in Emirates Hills, Dubai, with the Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Dubai Marina skyline behind

giggel / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0

A golf bag takes the space of a large suitcase. That makes the V-Class the van for 4 golfers: 4 bags in the back and 2 seats to spare.

  • Jumeirah Golf Estates: the Earth Course is about 16 km from Dubai Marina, roughly 20 to 25 minutes without traffic. It hosts the DP World Tour Championship from 12 to 15 November 2026.
  • Emirates Golf Club: in Emirates Hills, beside Dubai Marina, so a Marina hotel puts both courses close.
  • Golfers flying in: clubs plus suitcases for 4 people make 8 large items. Book two V-Class vans, which take 4 large items each.

Shopping days and private sightseeing

  • Mall to mall: Dubai Mall to Mall of the Emirates is about 15 km, around 15 to 20 minutes without traffic. The van waits at each mall, so bags from the first stop stay in the back while you shop at the next.
  • The old town: the Gold Souk in Deira is about 13 km from Dubai Mall, a short add-on to a mall day.
  • A planned day: for sightseeing with set stops and timings, look at our private tours.

Delegation convoys and wedding guests

  • Delegations: several vans run together, for example from DXB to Dubai World Trade Centre, about 20 km by road. Send the passenger list for each van, the order the vans should arrive in and one contact on the ground.
  • Wedding guests: vans carry close family between the hotel, the ceremony and the reception, while the couple ride in the wedding car. Plan both together through wedding car hire.

How a van quote is worked out

Assure publishes no van price list. Your WhatsApp quote is one figure for the van and its driver, and it moves with these factors.

Factor What changes
The van A V-Class, Carnival, Staria or SpaceTourer from Assure’s fleet, or a partner Vito Tourer
Distance 18 km from DXB to Downtown, or 139 km to Abu Dhabi
Hours One airport run, an afternoon at the malls or a whole day
Time of day Late-night flights, dawn tee times and public holidays
Waiting Extra time past the quote, for a delayed flight or a long lunch
Salik and parking Toll gates crossed on the day, plus parking at the airport, the malls or the golf club
One-way or return Just the drop-off, or a return pickup later the same day
Extra stops A second hotel, a restaurant or a second vehicle for luggage

For a van quote on WhatsApp (+971 56 684 8148), list the passengers, the large cases, prams and golf bags, the date, and where to pick up and drop off. Assure replies 24/7.

Photos. A white Hyundai Staria van with sliding side doors and tinted rear windows: Alexander Migl / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0; A golf course in Emirates Hills, Dubai, with the Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Dubai Marina skyline behind: giggel / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0.

What sets the price

Every quote is made for your trip, so no rate card. These are the things it depends on.

Ask for a quote
  • The van, from Assure's fleet or the partner network
  • Distance, from a city run to another emirate
  • One airport run, a few hours or a full day out
  • Night arrivals, early golf starts and public holidays
  • Waiting for a late flight beyond the time quoted
  • Salik gates passed and car parks used on the day
  • A drop-off only, or the van bringing you back
  • Extra stops and a second vehicle for luggage

Questions and answers

How much is a van with driver in Dubai?

There is no set rate. Each van booking is one figure for the vehicle and its driver, worked out from the route and the hours. An 18 km run from DXB to Downtown Dubai, a 139 km transfer to Abu Dhabi and a full shopping day are each priced on their own. WhatsApp the date, the route and how many people and cases are travelling, and the price comes back in writing.

Which van fits 7 people and luggage?

With 3 large suitcases or fewer, the Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer, which is listed for 7 passengers and comes through partners, subject to availability. With a large case each, split into two vans: a V-Class for 4 people and 4 cases plus a Carnival for 3 people and 3 cases. Golf bags on top can push the count to 14 large items, more than two vans hold, so send the full bag list and ask about a 13-seat Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.

Do you supply child seats in the van?

Yes, on request. Tell us how old each child is and roughly what they weigh, and the written quote confirms the seat types. Dubai Police and the RTA require a child seat for under 4s, and children 10 and under, or below 145 cm, sit in the back. Each fitted seat takes one of the 6 passenger places.

How many golf bags fit in a van?

Count each golf bag as a large suitcase. The Mercedes-Benz V-Class takes 4, so it suits 4 golfers with their clubs and 2 seats to spare. The Carnival and the SpaceTourer take 3, and the Staria 2. Golfers landing with suitcases as well as clubs need a second van for the cases.

Van or SUV for a family of five with a pram?

The van. A family of 5 fits a GMC Yukon or a Cadillac Escalade, but each is listed for 3 large suitcases, and a folded pram takes one of those spaces. The V-Class is listed for 4 large cases with 6 passengers aboard, so 5 people, 3 suitcases and a pram fit with room for cabin bags.

Can we keep the van for a whole day?

Yes. Hourly and full-day bookings keep the same van and driver with you, parked near each stop. A typical Dubai day might run from Dubai Mall to Mall of the Emirates, about 15 km apart, then on to dinner. List the stops and the hours you need, since the quote is built on the time booked.

Is the V-Class or the Staria better for an airport run?

For luggage, the V-Class. Mercedes-Benz lists its load space from 610 L, while Hyundai UAE lists 431 L behind the seats of the Premium 7-seat Staria. With 6 passengers aboard, Assure counts 4 large suitcases in the V-Class and 2 in the Staria. The Staria suits a group travelling light, such as a team on a 2-day trip.

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