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. Kuwait City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Jawaher Ramadan Tent - Four Seasons Hotel at Burj Alshaya (Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait at Burj Alshaya Al Soor Street) and Sintoho (Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait At Burj Alshaya) are great picks.
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 Emirates, طيران الجزيرة and Kuwait Airways. The shortest flight to Kuwait City from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 1h 40m.
From 5-star hotels such as the Radisson Blu Hotel, Kuwait to great affordable options like the Saray Prime Suites, Kuwait City offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 356 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 906 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Kuwait City costs AED 154 per day, on average, or AED 307 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 40% cheaper than airport locations in 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. The most frequently booked car type in Kuwait City is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Kicks or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.