ekar Car Rental

Book Anytime, Anywhere.

EKAR FZ LLC · ae.ekar

5.0 out of 5 (4 ratings) 1M+ downloads v9.1.7_xmsg 44.7 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v9.1.7_xmsg (445)
Updated: Nov 9, 2025 (11 months ago)
APK size: 44.7 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Auto & Vehicles (app)
Listed since: Mar 18, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 19 (6 sensitive)
Website: ekar.me
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

ekar Car Rental is an app by EKAR FZ LLC in the Auto & Vehicles category, listed since at least March 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 9.1.5_xmsg, the APK shrank from 87.6 MB to 44.7 MB. It asks for 19 permissions, 6 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and approximate location. It asks for the same permissions as version 9.1.6_xmsg. The app can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v9.1.7_xmsg

Your ekar Mobility app is updated regularly to make it faster and more reliable for you. We’ve made a number of improvements to this version to further optimize your experience with our mobility service.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

The easiest way to rent a car in the UAE. Get instantly verified, find a car, and drive for as long as you need. ekar lets you rent a car for any amount of time you need it - whether that’s for 1 minute, 1 hour, 1 day, or months at a time. If you’re in need for a quick ride across town, ekar’s careshare (pay-per-minute) solution is perfect for you. With ekar’s conveniently located all across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Riyadh, you are always just minutes away from an ekar that you can begin your journey with. If you’re looking to have a vehicle, but don’t want any of the hassles that come with ownership or traditional leasing, ekar’s Car Subscription solution is tailor-made for you. With a Car Subscription, you get a vehicle for months at a time, and also have all the flexibility and freedom you need to cancel whenever you’d like. You can also switch up your vehicle whenever you need to. - Download and sign up through the ekar app, and get instantly verified. - Choose from any one of ekar’s flexible rental options. Opt for either carshare, where you can pay-per-minute, daily and weekly - or opt for a longer term rental with a monthly car subscription. - Get driving within minutes 1. No deposits or financial commitments - When you rent with ekar there are no contracts or deposits to pay. Simply find the car you need and get going. A tremendous upgrade from traditional car leasing. 2. Easily locate a nearby ekar - If you’re looking for a pay-per-minute solution, you can always easily locate a nearby vehicle to self-drive. ekar’s are always within a few minutes walk from you. 3. 2hr delivery to your doorstep - With ekar’s monthly car subscription, you get your selected vehicle delivered to your doorstep within 2 hours. 4. Choose from a vast selection of vehicles - Whether you’d like to rent a Tesla or rent a Toyota, ekar’s got the vehicle that you want. 5. Rent with ekar all over the UAE and in Saudi Arabia - If you’re looking to rent a car in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi or Riyadh, ekar has got you covered. 6. Transparent Pricing - Easily keep track of how much you’re spending on your rides. 7. 24/7 Customer Support - Our customer support team is always there when you need it. If you have any questions or need support, please do not hesitate to contact us at: [email protected]

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v9.1.5_xmsg.

v9.1.7_xmsg LATEST Nov 9, 2025 44.7 MB TRUSTED v9.1.6_xmsg Feb 13, 2026 44.7 MB TRUSTED v9.1.5_xmsg Feb 10, 2026 87.6 MB TRUSTED

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Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Nov 9, 2025.
Certificate issued to “Ekar” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Nov 9, 2025
Validated against Google Play Nov 9, 2025
Signed byCN=Ekar, OU=Ekar
Signing certificate (SHA-1)B2:BF:30:E5:28:6E:D6:AB:28:22:5E:E4:F9:96:68:42:58:13:63:6C
File MD50677798d6c228e24d02d257a9759452f
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (19)

ekar Car Rental requests 19 permissions, 6 of them sensitive.

Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
Display over other apps Sensitive android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Google Play install referrer com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE
Internal broadcast protection (app-defined) ae.ekar.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
Show notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Location android.hardware.location
Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

ekar Car Rental APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the ekar Car Rental APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 0677798d6c228e24d02d257a9759452f.