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Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ras Al Khaimah travel guide

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With a population of 115,949, Ras Al Khaimah is the largest city in Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ras Al Khaimah has to offer.

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When to visit Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah in June
Estimated hotel price
£107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ras Al Khaimah in June
Estimated hotel price
£107
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ras Al Khaimah

Plane

When flying to Ras Al Khaimah, you’ll arrive at Ras Al Khaimah (RKT), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ras Al Khaimah from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Ras Al Khaimah is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 61 miles from Ras Al Khaimah. You’ll find branches of Autostrad Rent A Car and Europcar, among others, in Dubai.

Plane

When flying to Ras Al Khaimah, you’ll arrive at Ras Al Khaimah (RKT), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ras Al Khaimah from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Ras Al Khaimah is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 61 miles from Ras Al Khaimah. You’ll find branches of Autostrad Rent A Car and Europcar, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Ras Al Khaimah

DWCDubai Al Maktoum Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Ras Al Khaimah

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ras Al Khaimah

Average rates range from around £149 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £173 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ras Al Khaimah

Most booked hotels in Ras Al Khaimah

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Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£115+
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Rixos Al Mairid Ras Al Khaimah
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£191+
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The Cove Rotana Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Rixos Bab Al Bahr
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£180+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£106+
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Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island
5 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£64+
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Hiring a car in Ras Al Khaimah

Hiring a car in Ras Al Khaimah costs £27 per day, on average, or £136 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Dubai Intl.

Expect to pay £0.54 per litre in Ras Al Khaimah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £6.45 and £8.60.

Hiring a car in Ras Al Khaimah costs £27 per day, on average, or £136 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Dubai Intl.

Expect to pay £0.54 per litre in Ras Al Khaimah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £6.45 and £8.60.

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