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Refrigerated Vehicle Rental in Abu Dhabi | 1 to 10 Ton Cold Trucks For Hire
Chiller Van Rental provides refrigerated vehicle rental in Abu Dhabi for businesses that can’t afford a broken cold chain. We run a 164-vehicle fleet across the emirate — 42 chiller vans and 30 freezer vans for daily city loads, plus 42 chiller trucks, 30 freezer trucks and 20 dual-zone refrigerated trucks for bulk distribution, from +8°C down to −25°C. Available on daily, weekly and monthly plans, self-drive or with a driver.
Every vehicle is ADAFSA-verified, Municipality-approved, HACCP-certified and MOCCAE-compliant for food and pharmaceutical cold chain transport. Rates start from AED 250/day for chiller and freezer vans, AED 350/day for chiller and freezer trucks, and AED 450/day for dual-zone refrigerated trucks, based on tonnage and delivery area.
Our Refrigerated Transport Fleet in Abu Dhabi
Five vehicle types, 164 units, ready to dispatch across the emirate. Daily, weekly or monthly — self-drive or with a driver.
Chiller Van Rental
Holds a steady +2°C to +8°C for daily chilled deliveries — fresh produce, dairy, beverages, pharmacy orders. Compact enough to move through Corniche and Khalifa City traffic, and we can usually get one out to you the same day with the unit already pre-cooled.
Freezer Van Rental
Holds −18°C to −25°C the whole way, no breaks in the cold chain. If you’re moving ice cream, frozen food or seafood off Mina Zayed, this is the one you want.
Chiller Truck Rental
Same +2°C to +8°C cold chain as the van, built for volume — 3 to 10 tons. We run these mostly for supermarket restocks, hotel supply on Yas and Saadiyat, and wholesale orders a van can’t handle.
Freezer Truck Rental
Same 3 to 10 ton range, built for frozen — meat, seafood, packaged goods, anything that has to stay hard-frozen from Mussafah out to Al Dhafra.
Dual-Zone Refrigerated Truck
Runs two temperatures at once, so chilled and frozen travel in the same trip. Saves sending out two vehicles on multi-drop routes.
Vehicle | Temp Range
| Tonnage | Fleet Size
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiller Van | +2°C to +8°C | 1–3 ton | 42 units |
| Freezer Van | −18°C to −25°C | 1–3 ton | 30 units |
| Chiller Truck | +2°C to +8°C | 3–10 ton | 42 units |
| Freezer Truck | −18°C to −25°C | 3–10 ton | 30 units |
| Dual-Zone Refrigerated Truck | +8°C to −25°C | 3–10 ton | 20 units |
| Total | - | - | 164 units |
About Us | Chiller Van Rental
Chiller Van Rental was founded in 2015 by Waqar Ahmed, running chiller vans out of Mussafah for food traders who needed cold transport that didn’t come with a minimum contract. Abu Dhabi had large operators, but most were built around long-term corporate accounts — smaller distributors, restaurants and pharmacies were left booking whatever they could get.
We built the fleet around shorter bookings and faster dispatch instead. In 2018 we added trucks, moving from van-sized city runs into bulk chilled and frozen distribution. As Khalifa Port and KIZAD grew, so did the volume moving through them, and customers started booking us for routes out to Dubai, Sharjah and Al Ain as well as within the emirate.
Based in Abu Dhabi, Delivering Across Every Emirate
Our base in Mussafah puts a chiller or freezer vehicle within reach of the whole emirate, and we dispatch locally — no waiting on a vehicle driving in from another emirate, and no intercity surcharge on Abu Dhabi bookings.
Where we run in Abu Dhabi:
- Mussafah & ICAD — food manufacturing, cold store transfers and daily industrial distribution across the emirate’s largest industrial zone
- KIZAD & Khalifa Port — first-leg cold chain for imported chilled and frozen cargo, moved to cold store or onward distribution before the chain breaks
- Mina Zayed & the Fish Market — fresh catch moved to processing and retail before quality drops
- Khalifa City, MBZ City & Baniyas — multi-stop grocery, pharmacy and restaurant replenishment through the residential belt
- Yas Island & Saadiyat Island — fixed-schedule hospitality supply to hotel and resort kitchens, delivered before the morning rush
- Abu Dhabi Corniche & city centre — daily restaurant and café supply through the capital’s dense commercial core
- Al Mafraq & Al Wathba — industrial and agricultural distribution on the eastern approach
- Al Ain — scheduled runs to the Garden City’s retail, hospitality and produce markets
- Al Dhafra / Western Region — Ruwais, Madinat Zayed and the western corridor, on planned routes
Beyond Abu Dhabi, Dubai is our busiest secondary market — we run daily intercity refrigerated routes for businesses needing cover across both emirates. We also serve Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain on scheduled routes.
Whether it’s a single van run across town or a truckload heading to another emirate, the same fleet moves it — daily, weekly or monthly, self-drive or with a driver.
What It Costs
Straightforward pricing, no hidden fees — pick the plan that fits how long you need the vehicle.
Daily — vans from AED 250, trucks from AED 350, dual-zone from AED 450
For one-off jobs, urgent same-day loads, or trying us before committing to something longer.
Weekly — vans from AED 1,500, trucks from AED 2,100, dual-zone from AED 2,700
Works out cheaper than booking day by day. Good fit for event catering, short projects, or a busy few weeks.
Monthly — vans from AED 4,800, trucks from AED 6,700, dual-zone from AED 8,600
Our most common plan — built for businesses running a regular route: supermarkets, pharmacies, hotels.
All prices shown are general starting rates and approximate. Share your details with us and we’ll confirm your exact price, usually within 10 minutes.
Who We Serve
From Mina Zayed catches to hospital cold chains — if it needs to stay cold, we move it across Abu Dhabi and beyond.
- Seafood & Fisheries — catch landing at Mina Zayed and Khalifa Port doesn’t wait. We move it straight to processing before quality drops.
- Agriculture & Farming — daily runs out of Al Wathba and the Al Dhafra farms, carrying fresh harvest and dairy into the wider supply chain.
- Food & Beverage Retail — supermarkets, hypermarkets and grocery chains across the capital, stocked on schedule.
- FMCG & Food Trading — importers and distributors working out of KIZAD and Khalifa Port rely on us to keep their cold chain moving.
- Hospitality & Catering — Yas, Saadiyat and Corniche hotels get perishables delivered early, before the morning rush.
- Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare — vaccines and temperature-sensitive medicines demand zero tolerance for error. We meet that standard on every trip, with temperature logs on request.
- Industrial & Labour Catering — high-volume daily food supply to Mussafah and ICAD workforce kitchens.
Why Choose Chiller Van Rental
Locally dispatched, not driven in. Our fleet is based in Abu Dhabi, so vehicles reach Mussafah, KIZAD or Khalifa City without a cross-emirate run first — and Abu Dhabi bookings carry no intercity surcharge.
Certified for Abu Dhabi. ADAFSA-verified, Municipality-approved, HACCP-certified and MOCCAE-compliant. Every vehicle is certified for food and pharmaceutical cold chain transport, so your audit trail is covered.
Running since 2015. Over a decade serving Abu Dhabi and the wider UAE, growing the fleet as demand grew — not overnight, and not overstated.
Self-drive or with a driver. No heavy licence? Book a driver and skip the paperwork.
UAE-wide coverage. One fleet, every emirate — Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain included.
Documents Required to Rent a Refrigerated Vehicle in Abu Dhabi
Most customers are on the road the same day. What you need depends on whether you’re booking as a business or an individual, and whether you take the vehicle self-drive or with one of our drivers.
For Businesses & Companies
- Valid UAE trade licence
- Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Authorisation letter for whoever books on the company’s behalf
- TRN details for a VAT-compliant invoice
- Refundable security deposit
For Individual (UAE Resident) Renters
- Valid UAE driving licence for the correct vehicle class
- Emirates ID or valid UAE residence visa
- Refundable security deposit
Renting With a Driver — No Licence Needed Add a professional driver and you need no licence of your own. Every driver is licensed for the vehicle class — share the route and cargo, we handle the rest. Simplest route for frozen loads and the heavier 3-to-10-ton trucks.
Which Licence Do You Need? (Self-Drive)
- Chiller and freezer vans (1–3 ton): a standard UAE light-vehicle licence is enough
- Chiller, freezer and refrigerated trucks (3–10 ton): a UAE heavy-vehicle licence is required, as these exceed 3.5 tonnes
Eligibility
- Minimum age: 21
- Driving experience: at least 1 year on a valid UAE licence (self-drive only)
Not sure which applies to your booking? Call or WhatsApp and we’ll confirm exactly what’s needed before you commit.
Frequently Asked Questions
We dispatch from within Abu Dhabi, so vehicles typically reach Mussafah, Khalifa City and the city centre within 35 minutes. KIZAD, Al Ain and Al Dhafra bookings are scheduled in advance.
Both. Self-drive gives you full route control; a driver removes the licence requirement entirely, which is the simpler option for 3-to-10-ton trucks.
Chilled runs +2°C to +8°C — fresh produce, dairy, beverages, pharmaceuticals. Frozen runs −18°C to −25°C — ice cream, frozen meat, seafood. Moving both in one trip? Book the dual-zone refrigerated truck.
Yes. Dubai is our busiest secondary market with daily intercity routes, and we serve every emirate on scheduled runs.
Yes — ADAFSA-verified and Municipality-approved, running to HACCP standards with MOCCAE compliance for regulated cargo. Temperature logs are available on request for audits and inspections.
Yes. Daily hire from AED 250/day, including weekends.
A standard UAE light-vehicle licence covers the 1–3 ton vans. The 3–10 ton trucks exceed 3.5 tonnes and require a UAE heavy-vehicle licence. If you don’t hold one, book with a driver.
Ready to Book a Refrigerated Vehicle in Abu Dhabi?
Every hour your cargo sits uncooled is a risk you don’t need to take. Tell us your load, your route and your timeline — we’ll match you with the right vehicle from our 164-strong fleet and confirm your price, usually within 10 minutes.