Car Hire in Abha - Mini guide to Abha

Abha is a city, with a population of 250,000, in Saudi Arabia. Abha is located in the mountainous regions in the south-west of the country, around 50kms from the Red Sea coast. A 3,300m mountain, Jabal Al Sooda, is in the city’s environs. Car hire in Abha is a transport choice for exploring the region.

Due to Abha’s mountainous location it has a cool, wet climate, which makes it a popular holiday destination for tourists wishing to escape the lowland’s heat. Abha contains ancient buildings constructed from mud and stone, hilltop fortresses, a busy market and verdant parks.

Car rental in Abha is offered by reputable companies who have service locations dotted around the city as well as at Abha Regional Airport. Significant discounts can often be obtained by pre-booking cheap car hire in Abha on the internet or through a travel agent.

City attractions in Abha include Shadda Palace and the market (souq). The souq is packed with vendors offering local produce, delicacies and handicrafts. Abha is in the centre of the regional highway network. Rijal Alma'a is a heritage museum and village close to Abha. Khamis Mushayt is 25kms west of Abha on Highway 10.

Khamis Mushayt boasts wonderful scenery and a popular weekly market. Driving a car hire in Abha on Highway 5 leads down to the Red Sea coast. The highway follows a meandering route past photogenic villages and ruined stone bridges. There are a number of beaches close to Hajambar on the coast.

Car hire deals in: Saudi Arabia

We rent the following types of cars: Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or equiv.), Mini, Small family (Ford Focus or equiv.), Medium family (Toyota Avensis or equiv.), large family (BMW 5 series), 4x4, SUV, Convertible, Van, Sports car, Luxury cars.

Hire cheap cars from the following suppliers, Ebookers, Opodo, Avis, Expedia, Sixt, Thrifty and budget rental prices from EasyCar, Budget, Holiday Autos, Economy, 121carhire.