DUBAI • HIACE VAN • COMPANY & PRIVATE GROUPS

Toyota Hiace Rental Dubai– Passenger Vans With Driver

Need one Toyota Hiace for staff pickups, hotel guests, airport arrivals or a private group? Choose a one-way transfer, five-hour visit, full-day hire or a monthly route. Our Hiace service is booked as one complete passenger vehicle—not individual seats.

The current Toyota UAE Hiace Commuter has 13 total seats: 2 in front and 11 at the rear. With one front seat used by the driver, this layout has 12 passenger places. Ask for a separately registered larger layout if your group has 13–14 passengers.

White Toyota Hiace passenger van exterior illustrating private group rental in Dubai
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01 / HIACE OPTIONS & ACTUAL SEATS

Toyota Hiace Rental Dubai: Passenger Layout and Model Options

Our Toyota Hiace rental covers the practical passenger van used for small work teams and private groups. The current UAE Hiace Commuter is a 13-place vehicle including its driver. Earlier Hiace buses and specially registered high-roof conversions use different seat plans, so tell us your passenger count excluding the chauffeur.

1HIACE PASSENGER VANS

Confirm the actual model and year

For a 2026 Toyota Hiace Commuter GL, the manufacturer specifies 13 occupied places: two front seats and eleven rear seats arranged 2+3+3+3. One front position is the driver, leaving room for 12 passengers. If you want 13 or 14 passengers on one bus, we must offer a different registered seat plan. Older 2018 Hiace rental listings and newer 2026 Commuters are not the same trim or fit-out.

Toyota Hiace vehicle type shown as illustrative fleet option12–15-seat options

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Toyota Hiace

Toyota Hiace with 13 total seats (12 passengers plus driver for the current 2026 Commuter layout), front/rear A/C, planned group routes and driver/fuel contracts. Request the licensed passenger layout, cabin details and luggage plan before booking.

Passenger capacity
12–15-seat options
Bags and luggage
13-seat passenger Hiace: for 9–10 occupants, 2–3 checked cases measuring 70 × 45 × 28 cm need 176–265 L and weigh 40–60 kg at 20 kg each; two cabin cases 55 × 35 × 23 cm add 89 L/16 kg. Twelve checked cases require 1,058 L/240 kg and exceed a simple small rear-storage plan.
A/C and interior
Toyota Hiace 2026 UAE 13-seat passenger reference: high-roof commuter body, durable forward-facing fabric rows, individual seatbelts, side boarding access, front A/C and rear passenger cooling. Engine variants are 2.7L petrol, 2.8L diesel and 3.5L petrol; audio/USB equipment differs by grade.
Daily / up to 10 hoursAED 552.50–595
Monthly / driver and fuelAED 7,225
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For a fixed passenger count, the booking confirmation identifies the allocated Hiace registration, actual passenger seats, year, front/rear air conditioning and the available secured baggage area.

02 / STAFF, HOTEL & FAMILY GROUPS

Fleet Suitability: Staff, Hotels and Private Groups

A Hiace keeps a small group together without the cost or turning space of a full-size bus. We plan a route around actual stops, luggage and working hours, rather than a one-size-fits-all city tour.

Number of passenger seats and luggage space

For airport groups, start with a count of people and bags. Twelve travellers plus a driver can use the documented 13-place Commuter layout, but 12 large check-in suitcases are not automatically accommodated. For staff with slim backpacks, the same van may suit a fixed shift. Tell us each large suitcase (75 × 50 × 30 cm / approximately 23 kg), cabin case (55 × 40 × 23 cm / approximately 7–10 kg) and backpack (40 × 30 × 20 cm / approximately 3–5 kg); we check the assigned vehicle’s secure storage and legal load before accepting the group.

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Employee and factory transport

Arrange scheduled pickups to Jebel Ali, DIP, Dubai South, Al Quoz or Ras Al Khor. Give the workers per pickup, arrival time, return shift and working days.

Plan staff routes ↗
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Hotel staff and guest transfers

Move hotel shift workers on regular routes or book a separate Hiace for guest groups. Airport luggage and employee shift bags require different storage plans.

Hotel staff transport ↗
03

DXB and DWC private group transfers

Send the terminal, flight number, arriving passenger count and each bag size. We quote a private airport pickup and distinguish parking from the vehicle fare.

Airport group transfers ↗
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Corporate meetings and Dubai day trips

Keep colleagues, families or event guests together between hotels, offices, venues and planned sightseeing stops in one chauffeur-driven van.

Corporate group transfers ↗
03 / CABIN, A/C & YOUR BAGS

Comfort, AC and Luggage Requirements

A genuine passenger Hiace Commuter is different from a three-seat cargo panel van. Toyota’s 2026 UAE Commuter GL specification provides front and rear A/C, fabric passenger seats and semi-reclining backs on rear rows 1, 2 and 3. We match these requirements to the selected vehicle when you book.

Alternative buses if model unavailable

The documented 2026 Commuter has a rear luggage door but Toyota does not certify a fixed number of 23 kg suitcases with all 12 passenger places in use. Its 3,640 kg gross weight minus 2,540 kg curb weight gives a theoretical 1,100 kg for occupants and payload together. As an illustration, 13 occupants at 75 kg each would use 975 kg of that allowance, before other equipment and luggage. The actual permissible load depends on the vehicle weight and conditions, and bags must remain secured away from doors and aisles. If you need many suitcases or more seats, book a larger minibus or a separate baggage van.

Toyota Hiace optionPassenger capacityBags and luggage
Toyota Hiace ↗12–15-seat options13-seat passenger Hiace: for 9–10 occupants, 2–3 checked cases measuring 70 × 45 × 28 cm need 176–265 L and weigh 40–60 kg at 20 kg each; two cabin cases 55 × 35 × 23 cm add 89 L/16 kg. Twelve checked cases require 1,058 L/240 kg and exceed a simple small rear-storage plan.
04 / DAILY, WEEKLY & MONTHLY PRICES

Hire by Trip, Day or Contract

Choose a Toyota Hiace by the trip, for a ten-hour day, a six-day week or a 26-day staff route. With-driver-and-fuel, driver-only and commercial vehicle-only packages are different products and have different prices.

Toyota Hiace optionDaily / 10 hoursWeekly / 6 daysMonthly / 26 daysYearly / 12 months
Toyota Hiace ↗AED 552.50–595From AED 3,570AED 7,225AED 86,700 with driver + fuel

These are our rental rate guides for a standard 13-place Hiace, not unlimited-mileage or unconditional confirmed rates. Daily service assumes an agreed Dubai duty up to 10 hours; weekly service up to six agreed operating days; monthly staff transport assumes one approved route, up to 26 operating days and a mileage cap set in the contract (the comparison package allows up to 5,000 km/month). Annual AED 86,700 is 12 × AED 7,225, not a separate annual discounted offer. All amounts exclude applicable VAT, unlisted Salik, airport parking, waiting and extra stops unless quoted otherwise.

One-way private Dubai transfer — from AED 212.50

Share pickup, destination, departure time and passenger/baggage counts. This one-way starting guide covers the private Hiace trip; terminal parking and extra waiting are shown separately.

Half-day Dubai, up to 5 hours — from AED 382.50

Our rate covers the agreed Hiace, a professional chauffeur and local route; specify whether fuel and Salik are included on the booking summary.

Full-day Dubai, 10 hours — AED 552.50–595

For a planned staff movement, city itinerary or private group day. Driver is included; confirm the agreed local fuel and mileage scope.

Six-day weekly hire — from AED 3,570

Based on up to six agreed daily duties, not unrestricted 24-hour use. Passengers, operating hours, route mileage and fuel are recorded in the weekly agreement.

Monthly, with driver and fuel — AED 7,225

A 26-day fixed staff route with vehicle, qualified driver and agreed fuel, with the contract mileage limit and trips shown on the quotation.

Monthly, with driver but without fuel — AED 5,100

Our chauffeur drives the agreed route, while your company pays petrol or diesel for the actual registered Hiace. Tolls and parking are itemised separately.

Commercial van only, no driver or fuel — from AED 2,550/month

Only for an eligible and insured business vehicle-only lease under the correct rental activity; driver licensing, company documents, refundable security, traffic fines and kilometre limit must be agreed. Not a guaranteed walk-in self-drive service.

Commercial vehicle-only daily — from AED 254.15

Starting rate guide for a separately approved van-only hire. This is not equivalent to our passenger transport service. Deposit, driver qualification and insurance endorsement are required.

Yearly staff contract budget — AED 86,700

Twelve monthly invoices at the AED 7,225 fuel-included rate. Route changes, fuel escalation and contract duration can alter the signed annual amount.

2026 high-roof premium Hiace — AED 637.50–850 per day

High-roof price guide for a longer 10-hour hire, only when a registered passenger-layout vehicle is allocated. Do not substitute a three-seat cargo panel van.

Dubai Airport pickup — from AED 212.50 + actual parking

One-way Hiace base with an agreed terminal and meeting procedure. At DXB Terminal 1 or 3 premium parking, up to two hours is AED 40; three hours AED 55.

Dubai to Abu Dhabi round trip — from AED 935

Confirm waiting hours, route, fuel, tolls and pick-up/drop-off locations.

Yearly with driver, client-supplied fuel — AED 61,200

Calculated as twelve monthly payments of AED 5,100 for a fixed 26-day-per-month route with our driver. The company buys fuel; annual operating days, kilometre cap and escalation terms are agreed separately.

Yearly vehicle-only commercial lease — from AED 30,600

Twelve months at the eligible vehicle-only monthly guide of AED 2,550. Only a compliant insured business lease with approved driver and required security can proceed.

Weekly vehicle-only commercial lease — from AED 1,530

Separate eligible business-only example based on a published 2023 Hiace six/seven-day vehicle-only rate. It does not include a driver or fuel and must specify duration, kilometres, deposit and the qualified driver.

05 / YEAR, ENGINE, COMFORT & SAFETY

Driver and Maintenance Arrangements

Our standard private passenger Hiace service includes an assigned licensed driver. For eligible commercial customers we can discuss a separate vehicle-only agreement; it is governed by different rental authorisations and insurance terms. Tell us which Hiace seating layout, equipment and operating pattern you need.

05 / YEAR, ENGINE, COMFORT & SAFETY

Toyota Hiace model and cabin specifications

These are specific documented Hiace variants—not claims that every Aseel van is the same year or has the same equipment. We name the allocated year, registration and fitted passenger layout when confirming the booking.

2026 UAE FACTORY PASSENGER SPEC

Toyota Hiace Commuter GL 3.5L V6 (2026)

Current UAE-market 13-place passenger Commuter reference. This is a passenger van, not the three-seat cargo Hiace advertised separately.

Actual seat layout
13 seats total: two front + eleven rear, in 2+3+3+3 rear rows. Driver occupies one front place; 12 ordinary passengers remain.
Engine and gears
3.5-litre V6 petrol; 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic in listed factory spec.
A/C and climate
Front AND rear air conditioning and front heater are specified for this Commuter GL.
Upholstery and comfort
Factory fabric seats; semi-reclining seats in rear rows 1–3; manually adjustable tilt/telescopic steering column.
Safety belts and airbags
Three-point front and rear seatbelts; dual airbags; rear camera.
Braking and vehicle control
ABS, Brake Assist, VSC, TRC, Hill-start Assist, Emergency Stop Signal, tyre-pressure warning and cruise control.
Entertainment
8-inch display audio supporting Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and two loudspeakers. Rear-seat USB points and TV screens are not specified as standard.
Size and luggage
Length 5,915 mm × width 1,950 mm × height 2,280 mm; lift-up back luggage door. Rear usable luggage volume is not given as a fixed suitcase count.
Gross / curb weight
3,640 kg gross and 2,540 kg curb in the manufacturer specification: 1,100 kg nominal difference must cover occupants and luggage.
Year label
2026 is this factory specification year; the actual rental registration year is confirmed with the quotation.
2026 Hiace Commuter technical brochure ↗
2023 UAE HIGH-ROOF EXAMPLE

Toyota Hiace High-Roof DX 2.8L Diesel (2023)

A UAE dealer specification documents a real 2023 13-place diesel high-roof Hiace. It is another model-year reference; the equipment cannot be assumed on a different bus.

Passenger layout
13 total fitted seats are listed. With an occupied driver position, confirm the number of usable passenger seats on the allocated van.
Engine
2.8-litre 1GD-FTV four-cylinder turbo diesel, 174 hp at 3,400 rpm.
Transmission
6-speed manual on this dealer-listed 2023 configuration.
Fuel tank and body
65-litre tank; 5,915 × 1,950 × 2,280 mm overall; wheelbase 3,860 mm.
Air conditioning
Front and rear A/C with independent air registers listed.
Seat material
Fabric seats; the dealer sheet does not establish full leather or electric reclining seats.
Entertainment and USB
Factory audio AM/FM/CD/Bluetooth, AUX and USB, with 4 speakers in this dealer sheet; not twelve separate USB seat outlets.
Braking and stability
ABS and VSC are explicitly listed for this 2023 dealer version.
Passenger safety
Driver and front-passenger airbags shown; verify row seat belts and registered seating against the actual unit.
Luggage
No certified ten-suitcase load claimed from this sheet. High roof does not establish allowable roof baggage.
Vehicle year
2023 is this dealer example model year, not an unconditional claim that an Aseel Hiace was manufactured in 2023.
UAE 2023 Hiace High-Roof DX dealer specification ↗
EARLIER HIACE RENTAL CATEGORY

Toyota Hiace passenger van (2018 example)

A live UAE vehicle listing documents an older 2018 13-place Hiace used in the rental market. A 2018 year does not have the same 2026 equipment sheet.

Model year
2018 is documented as a rental-market example; do not assume all older Hiace units in Aseel’s inventory date from 2018.
Seats
Listing calls it a 13-seater. Before confirming a driver-led journey we check whether 13 includes the chauffeur.
Fuel and driving
Listing describes a petrol van; specific engine/transmission and fuel economy require the actual year/trim.
A/C and cabin
Air conditioning is a requirement of our passenger booking, but rear air outlet position and interior trim must match the allocated unit.
Seat comfort
No unsupported promise of leather, individual reclining seats, entertainment screens or USB charging in this older configuration.
Braking and ESC
Equipment must match the particular vehicle registration and inspection; 2026 safety specifications are not automatically attributed to a 2018 van.
Rental comparison
Vehicle-only lease and chauffeur-inclusive transport have separate insurance, operating and fuel obligations, and different quoted prices.
UAE Toyota Hiace 2018/2026 rental listings ↗
ALTERNATIVE REGISTERED CAPACITY

High-roof Toyota Hiace 14–15-place conversion

A high-roof layout may provide more seats than a 13-place factory Commuter when legally converted and registered. We allocate it only when the licensed capacity covers your real passenger count.

Passenger places
For 13 passengers plus a driver you need at least 14 legal total places; for 14 passengers plus a driver you need 15 legal total places.
Body configuration
High-roof passenger body with approved passenger benches, seat belts, aisle and emergency exits. A 3-seat cargo panel van is not a passenger substitute.
Engine
High roof is a body style, not proof of the 3.5L or 2.8L powertrain. Confirm actual chassis, engine and year.
Climate
We request working passenger front and rear A/C for an A/C booking. Exact rear vent count varies by approved conversion.
Seating finish
Standard upholstery, headrests, reclining function and leatherette must be recorded for the allocated bus; genuine leather is not assumed.
Multimedia
An audio unit may be present; passenger USB, Wi-Fi, PA and screens are specified only when installed.
Luggage and roof
More passenger seats reduce spare interior space. We do not offer rooftop bags unless a load-rated approved carrier and legal roof limits permit them.
Availability
Capacity and model year are verified at quotation and vehicle allocation before a customer is committed to a precise vehicle.
Toyota UAE Hiace body and model overview ↗

Passenger seating: 12 passengers + driver on the current Commuter

The 2026 13-place Commuter contains two front positions and eleven rear seats. With one driver at the front, there are twelve passenger seats. Request a properly registered bigger layout for 13 or 14 passengers.

Front and rear air conditioning

The 2026 Commuter GL is factory listed with independent front and rear passenger air-conditioning provision, plus a front heater. We book an A/C Hiace with the cooling system operational and identify the allocated grade.

Seats, legroom and reclining

The 2026 Commuter GL has fabric seats and semi-reclining backrests on the first three rear rows; eleven rear places are arranged in four rows. Leather, armrests and premium seating are not standard on that brochure.

Entertainment, screen, smartphone and USB

The 2026 passenger GL has 8-inch Apple CarPlay/Android Auto display audio and two speakers. The factory spec does not state that every rear row has a USB charging outlet, HDMI, Wi-Fi or overhead TV; add those only when the vehicle is fitted.

Brakes and electronic stability

The documented 2026 Commuter GL includes ABS, Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Control, traction control, Hill-start Assist and an Emergency Stop Signal. These are distinct functions: ABS counters wheel lock; VSC helps with vehicle skidding.

Baggage — large checked cases

Use an actual case-size checklist: a large case 75 × 50 × 30 cm occupies about 112.5 L externally and commonly weighs 20–23 kg. Twelve such cases occupy 1.35 m³ even before packing gaps. The manufacturer does not give a full-passenger twelve-case allowance. A separate luggage van may be required.

Baggage — cabin cases and backpacks

Twelve 55 × 40 × 23 cm cabin cases are about 0.607 m³ in total and 84–120 kg at 7–10 kg each; twelve 40 × 30 × 20 cm backpacks are about 0.288 m³ and 36–60 kg at 3–5 kg each. These are geometric calculations, not guaranteed loading approval; all cargo must fit secured without blocking access.

Roof storage policy

The 2026 Commuter is around 2.28 m high before roof accessories. Roof racks, extra boxes and unsecured suitcases are excluded unless the assigned van has a manufacturer-approved rated carrier, documented loading limit and compliant route height.

Driver-included booking documents

For a one-off group trip, provide contact name, mobile, pickup and destination, date and time, passenger count and luggage list. A monthly employer contract may need company trade licence, contract/Purchase Order, shift roster and billing contact.

Vehicle-only lease documents, licence and deposit

Commercial vehicle-only hire needs an eligible company, authorised signatory, Emirates ID/passport and valid driving entitlement for every nominated driver, appropriate activity permits, insurance schedule and signed handover conditions. The required refundable security deposit and insurance excess are quoted in writing; no universal amount is guaranteed.

Who can operate self-drive passenger Hiace service?

A vehicle-only bus rental and a company operating passenger transport are distinct regulated activities. Dubai RTA activity documentation describes separate Buses Rental and Passengers Transport by Rented Buses permissions. A car licence alone does not establish eligibility for a bus-class vehicle or passenger-transport operation.

With fuel vs without fuel — detailed cost

Our monthly driver-and-fuel Hiace plan is AED 7,225 within the agreed route; monthly with driver but client-paid fuel is AED 5,100. Petrol or diesel must match the actual booked van, not a generic Hiace fuel label. The contract specifies allowed kilometres and refuelling responsibility.

Salik tolls — exact gate charges

Salik’s published schedule is AED 6 per weekday peak crossing (06:00–10:00, 16:00–20:00), AED 4 during normally chargeable off-peak periods, and zero from 01:00–06:00; most Sundays are AED 4. For example, two peak crossings cost AED 12, four cost AED 24 before any additional agreed handling charges.

DXB parking fees, not part of transfer fare

Dubai Airports lists Terminal 1/3 premium car parking at AED 40 for up to 2 hours, AED 55 for 3 hours, and AED 65 for 4 hours. Terminal 2 economy costs AED 15 for 1 hour and AED 20 for 2 hours. Suitable vehicle parking/entry eligibility depends on the assigned van and terminal.

Waiting, overtime and extra kilometres

A 10-hour booking ends at the agreed duty time. Extra hours, unplanned stops, airport flight delays or mileage above the agreed monthly cap are separately quoted. A comparable Hiace monthly transport rate lists AED 1.70/km over its 5,000 km limit; this is not an automatic fixed Aseel over-kilometre charge.

Breakdown replacement within one hour

Our breakdown support target is to arrange an equivalent legally seated replacement van within one hour of a confirmed breakdown. The dispatch/SLA terms, traffic, safe access and replacement supply are documented on the service agreement; never overload a smaller replacement.

How to book: form, WhatsApp, email and telephone

Use the quote form at /request-quote/ or Aseel’s official contact page at /contact/ for email, WhatsApp and phone. Send the model choice, passenger count excluding driver, bags, timing, route, rental duration and driver/fuel arrangement.

Toyota model documentation and operating rules

Compare the identified Toyota Commuter passenger specification with our actual allocated Hiace. The 2026 specification describes one trim and does not establish that all registered passenger vans have identical features.

07 / HIACE AVAILABILITY AND QUOTE

Request Model Availability and Pricing

Tell us how many people are travelling, how many bags you have and where the van needs to go. We’ll confirm a legally seated Toyota Hiace option, the model year and its actual features, then send you a clear single-trip, daily, weekly, monthly or annual price.

Book a Toyota Hiace for your group

Ask for an itemised Toyota Hiace quote by form, official WhatsApp, email or phone. We include your exact registered passenger count, pickup route, model/registration year, fuel option, trip hours, luggage capacity, tolls and parking before confirming the booking.

What we need to quote your Hiace
  • Passengers EXCLUDING the chauffeur (a 13-total-seat Hiace has 12 passengers)
  • Date, time, pickup and destination; full stop list and possible waiting
  • One way, 5-hour, 10-hour, 6-day weekly, 26-day monthly or 12-month term
  • Number of medium/large checked bags, cabin cases and their sizes
  • Preferred year; 13-place Commuter or different legally registered larger layout
  • Front and rear A/C; fabric or leatherette; charging and entertainment requests
  • Driver and fuel both included, driver without fuel, or licensed corporate vehicle-only lease
  • Business trade licence and LPO/PO if making a company contract
  • Salik, tolls, airport parking, extra stops, overtime and breakdown SLA

Toyota Hiace Rental Dubai FAQs

How much does a Toyota Hiace cost to rent in Dubai?

Our 10-hour Dubai passenger Hiace rate guide is AED 552.50–595 with a professional driver for an agreed local duty. A half-day starts from AED 382.50 and an airport one-way guide from AED 212.50 before airport parking and extra waiting.

What is Toyota Hiace monthly rental in Dubai?

For a 26-working-day route, our monthly rate guide is AED 7,225 with driver and agreed fuel, AED 5,100 with driver but fuel paid by the client, or from AED 2,550 for a separately eligible insured commercial vehicle-only lease.

How much is a weekly Toyota Hiace rental?

Our six-working-day Hiace hire guide starts from AED 3,570 for a defined route and duty schedule. It is not a seven-day, unlimited-hours or unlimited-kilometre arrangement.

What is a yearly Toyota Hiace rental package?

At 12 monthly driver-and-fuel payments of AED 7,225, the budgeting total is AED 86,700. This is a twelve-month calculation, not a separate guaranteed discounted annual contract.

How much is a Toyota Hiace airport transfer?

The private one-way base guide starts from AED 212.50. DXB Terminal 1/3 premium parking is AED 40 for up to two hours; confirm flight time, terminal, meet-up point, bags and any extended waiting before booking.

How many people can travel in a 2026 Toyota Hiace Commuter?

The documented Toyota UAE 2026 Commuter GL has 13 places total: 2 at the front and 11 in rear rows. With the chauffeur in the front, it can carry up to 12 other passengers. Do not count the driver seat as another paying passenger place.

Is Toyota Hiace a 12, 13, 14 or 15 seater?

All those labels appear in the UAE rental market for different layouts, and some include the driver in the count. The 2026 factory Commuter sheet shows 13 seats total; a 14-passenger group needs a vehicle with at least 15 registered total places if a separate driver is required.

Can a Toyota Hiace carry 13 passengers plus a driver?

Not in the 13-total-place 2026 Commuter specification. We would need to allocate a different legally registered vehicle with at least 14 occupied places, including the driver.

What is the seating layout of the 2026 Hiace passenger van?

Toyota specifies two separate front seats and eleven rear seats arranged across four rows as 2+3+3+3. The first three rear rows have semi-reclining backrests; the factory upholstery is fabric.

Does Toyota Hiace have front and rear air conditioning?

Yes, the documented 2026 UAE Commuter GL has front and rear A/C and a front heater. A cargo-panel or differently converted Hiace may have a different rear A/C arrangement.

Are Toyota Hiace seats leather or fabric?

The 2026 Commuter GL factory specification is fabric. If you want leather or leatherette, ask for a specifically fitted van; upholstery cannot be inferred merely from the Hiace name.

Do Hiace passenger seats recline?

Rear rows 1, 2 and 3 are specified as semi-reclining in the 2026 Toyota Commuter GL; it does not follow that every row on every older or converted Hiace reclines.

Does Hiace have a screen, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay or USB?

The 2026 Commuter GL brochure specifies an 8-inch display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and two speakers. Seat-by-seat USB chargers, Bluetooth capability, screens and Wi-Fi must be checked for the specific vehicle rather than assumed.

Can passengers watch TV inside Toyota Hiace?

A rear passenger TV is not shown as a standard feature of the cited factory 2026 Commuter GL. If entertainment is important for a long journey, ask for a particular fitted van before we confirm it.

Does the 2026 Toyota Hiace have ABS and stability control?

Yes, the manufacturer lists ABS, Brake Assist, VSC, TRC, hill-start assist, Emergency Stop Signal, front airbags and three-point seatbelts for the 2026 Commuter GL. Older units can differ.

How big is the Toyota Hiace Commuter?

The official 2026 UAE Commuter sheet lists length 5,915 mm, width 1,950 mm and height 2,280 mm, with a 3,860 mm wheelbase and a lift-up luggage door.

How many 23 kg suitcases fit in a 13 seater Hiace?

Toyota does not give a certified suitcase count for the full 13-place cabin. Twelve large 75 × 50 × 30 cm cases would occupy about 1.35 m³ and weigh roughly 276 kg at 23 kg each; that is not a safe promised capacity. We need bag sizes, occupant weights and actual luggage measurements to quote a secured load.

Will 12 carry-on bags fit with 12 passengers?

A typical 55 × 40 × 23 cm cabin bag occupies about 50.6 litres. Twelve need at least 0.607 m³ before packing gaps and weigh 84–120 kg at 7–10 kg each. Fit is not guaranteed at full seating: we check the real secure loading space.

Can we carry 12 backpacks in a Toyota Hiace?

Twelve 40 × 30 × 20 cm daypacks occupy 0.288 m³ and about 36–60 kg at 3–5 kg each. They must be placed in proper storage, never across aisles, exits or in front of a seatbelt.

Can I put luggage on top of a Toyota Hiace?

No roof luggage is included in the normal passenger booking. A roof rack needs a documented maximum load, approved installation, safe restraint and road-height clearance; even the 2026 Commuter is about 2.28 metres high before adding a rack.

What is the Toyota Hiace gross weight and payload?

The 2026 Commuter reference gives 3,640 kg gross and 2,540 kg curb mass, a 1,100 kg difference covering people and cargo together. With thirteen 75 kg occupants, 975 kg is already used, leaving a theoretical 125 kg before other loads, not a certified suitcase allowance.

What Toyota Hiace model years can I request?

You can ask for a preferred year, including 2018 or 2026 market examples. The registration year of the actual available rental unit is supplied at confirmation; a model-year brochure does not prove the year of our individual van.

Is the Toyota Hiace 3.5L or 2.7L?

Toyota UAE markets multiple Hiace engines. The documented 2026 Commuter passenger grade has a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine; a separate 2.7-litre three-seat cargo grade is not interchangeable with this passenger configuration.

Is Toyota Hiace diesel or petrol?

The 2026 Commuter GL passenger brochure lists 3.5-litre petrol. Other Hiace grades in the UAE range can have different petrol or diesel engines, so our quote identifies the allocated unit and the fuel the client must buy if fuel is excluded.

Can I rent a Toyota Hiace with a driver and fuel?

Yes, our monthly package is AED 7,225 for one agreed staff route and up to 26 working days, with a professional driver and fuel within the contracted mileage. Route, trips and overtime are itemised before booking.

Can I rent a Hiace with driver but without fuel?

Yes, our monthly rate guide is AED 5,100 for a defined staff route with the driver included and fuel supplied by the client; tolls, paid parking and unplanned extra duty are treated as separate items unless contracted.

Can I rent Toyota Hiace without driver?

A vehicle-only monthly proposal starts at AED 2,550 for an eligible business and approved rental arrangement. It is a separate regulated lease, not an assurance that any tourist can operate passenger transport without a commercial licence.

What documents do I need when hiring a Hiace with driver?

For a one-time transfer send your name, phone, pickup and drop-off, travel date, passengers and bags. For a corporate contract add company trade licence, billing address, authorised booking contact, shift schedule and LPO if required.

What licence and deposit are required for a Hiace without driver?

Eligibility depends on the registered vehicle class and the operator activity. An eligible company supplies trade licence, authorised signatory, named drivers and correct UAE driving licences, insurance approval and signed agreement. Refundable deposit, deductible, fines and kilometre cap are quoted in writing, not invented as one flat amount.

What does Salik cost when I hire Hiace?

Published Salik rates are AED 6 per peak weekday toll crossing, AED 4 off-peak, and zero during the usual 01:00–06:00 free hours, with Sunday and special-date rules. Two peak crossings cost AED 12 and four AED 24 before any operator-specific billing.

What are DXB parking fees for our van?

Dubai Airports lists Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 premium parking at AED 40 for up to 2 hours and AED 55 for 3 hours, and Terminal 2 economy at AED 15 for 1 hour and AED 20 for 2 hours. Charges depend on how long the van actually parks and permitted vehicle entry.

How much is extra waiting or additional kilometres?

Your quotation gives the number of included hours and kilometres. A comparable monthly Hiace package lists AED 1.70/km for distances above its limit; we confirm the applicable Aseel extra-km and overtime amounts before signing rather than treating that published example as our automatic tariff.

Will you provide another van if our Hiace breaks down?

Our support target is to arrange an appropriately licensed and seated replacement within one hour after a confirmed mechanical breakdown, subject to the written response agreement and real dispatch conditions. Passenger safety and capacity take priority.

Can I book Toyota Hiace Dubai to Abu Dhabi?

Yes, ask for an intercity private group itinerary with exact departure and return times. Our Dubai–Abu Dhabi round-trip rate guide starts from AED 935, with stops, parking, permit requirements and waiting quoted before payment.

Is a Toyota Hiace good for family sightseeing?

It works well for a family or private group within its registered passenger count, particularly for planned Dubai stops and light luggage. For twelve travellers each carrying a large checked bag, consider a larger minibus or separate luggage transport.

Is Toyota Hiace suitable for staff transport in Dubai?

Yes, it is a practical choice for a fixed workforce shift with a small group. Send each staff stop, headcount, reporting time, return journey, operating days and whether fuel is paid by the company.

Is Toyota Hiace rental the same as car lift or public buses?

No. This page offers an entire pre-booked Hiace for a business or organised private group. It does not sell individual car-lift seats, Nol card tickets or public bus journeys.

Can I book a Hiace by WhatsApp, phone, email or the website form?

Yes. Use /request-quote/ for the form or /contact/ for Aseel’s official WhatsApp, call and email details. Send group size excluding the chauffeur, date, stops, hours, bags, year preference and fuel plan.

Is VAT included in the Toyota Hiace prices?

The page rates are commercial guides before applicable 5% VAT unless your final written quotation specifically states otherwise. Salik, airport parking, longer waiting and any separately approved extras are clearly stated.

What if our group needs 14 passengers and lots of baggage?

A factory 13-place Hiace Commuter cannot legally carry 14 passengers plus a driver. Ask for a registered 15-place vehicle, a larger minibus or an extra vehicle, and confirm the luggage load before departure.

Is a Toyota Hiace available for one trip or for a whole year?

We quote single transfers, half-day, full-day, six-day weekly, monthly staff routes and annual company agreements. The exact vehicle, trip plan and driver/fuel inclusions are listed in the written booking agreement.