Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Sharjah travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sharjah

With a population of 543.733, Sharjah is the largest city in Sharjah, 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 Sharjah has to offer.

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When to visit Sharjah

Sharjah in August
Estimated flight+hotel price
£258
2 travellers
Flight to Sharjah
3 nights at hotel
Sharjah in August
Estimated flight+hotel price
£258
2 travellers
Flight to Sharjah
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Sharjah

Plane

Sharjah is served by 2 airports: Sharjah (SHJ) and Dubai Airport (DXB). The closest to the city centre of Sharjah is Sharjah, which is located 10 km from the city centre. Further away is Dubai Airport, 11 km from the centre of Sharjah. Sharjah is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Qantas Airways, Icelandair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Sharjah from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Sharjah is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 21 km from Sharjah. You’ll find branches of Ace and Autostrad Rent A Car, among others, in Dubai.

Plane

Sharjah is served by 2 airports: Sharjah (SHJ) and Dubai Airport (DXB). The closest to the city centre of Sharjah is Sharjah, which is located 10 km from the city centre. Further away is Dubai Airport, 11 km from the centre of Sharjah. Sharjah is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, Qantas Airways, Icelandair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Sharjah from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Sharjah is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 21 km from Sharjah. You’ll find branches of Ace and Autostrad Rent A Car, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Sharjah

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Sharjah

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sharjah

From 5-star hotels such as the Corniche Hotel Sharjah to great affordable options like the Citymax Hotel Sharjah, Sharjah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £62 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £155 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sharjah, with prices from £10 to £998 per night. Al Khan is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sharjah are about 20% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sharjah

Most booked hotels in Sharjah

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Pullman Sharjah
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Royal Continental Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£115+
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Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£156+
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Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£135+
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Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£135+
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Hiring a car in Sharjah

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs £20 per day, on average, or £101 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Sharjah.

Expect to pay £0.53 per litre in Sharjah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £6.28 and £8.37. The most frequently booked car type in Sharjah is Full-size (Class Full-size Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs £20 per day, on average, or £101 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Sharjah.

Expect to pay £0.53 per litre in Sharjah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £6.28 and £8.37. The most frequently booked car type in Sharjah is Full-size (Class Full-size Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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