Kuwait City travel guide
Kuwait City Tourism | Kuwait City Guide
You're Going to Love Kuwait City
With a population of 60.064, Kuwait City is the largest city in Al Kuwayt, Kuwait by the number of inhabitants. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Kuwait City has to offer.
Where to Eat in Kuwait City
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sintoho (Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait At Burj Alshaya) and Li Beirut (13008 Al Soor Street) are great picks.
When to visit Kuwait City
How to Get to Kuwait City
Plane
When flying to Kuwait City, you’ll arrive at Kuwait City (KWI), which is located 16 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Kuwait City include Kuwait Airways, طيران الجزيرة and Emirates. The shortest flight to Kuwait City from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 1h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Kuwait City is to pick up a car hire from Jahra, which is about 31 km from Kuwait City. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Jahra.
Airports near Kuwait City
Airlines serving Kuwait City
Where to stay in Kuwait City
From 5-star hotels such as the Radisson Blu Hotel, Kuwait to great affordable options like the Continental Residence, Kuwait City offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 345 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,003 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kuwait City
Most booked hotels in Kuwait City
Hiring a car in Kuwait City
Hiring a car in Kuwait City costs AED 122 per day, on average, or AED 365 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Kuwait City.
Expect to pay AED 1.25 per litre in Kuwait City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 14.99 and AED 19.98. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kuwait City, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.