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

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.

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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

Kuwait City in April
Estimated hotel price
AED 346
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kuwait City in April
Estimated hotel price
AED 346
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 طيران الجزيرة‎, Emirates and Kuwait Airways. The shortest flight to Kuwait City from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 1h 45m.

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.

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 طيران الجزيرة‎, Emirates and Kuwait Airways. The shortest flight to Kuwait City from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 1h 45m.

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

KWIKuwait City

Airlines serving Kuwait City

KLM
Good (1,596 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,701 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,687 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,463 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,557 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,046 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,412 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (440 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (680 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (248 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (433 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,965 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (648 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,902 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (604 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (247 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kuwait City

From 5-star hotels such as the Radisson Blu Hotel, Kuwait to great affordable options like the ibis Sharq, Kuwait City offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 346 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,056 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kuwait City

Most booked hotels in Kuwait City

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Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait At Burj Alshaya
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,473+
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The Regency Hotel Kuwait
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 823+
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Montrose - A Mayfair Collection Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 389+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Kuwait City
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 558+
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ibis Sharq
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 173+
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Hiring a car in Kuwait City

Hiring a car in Kuwait City costs AED 119 per day, on average, or AED 356 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% 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 Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Kuwait City costs AED 119 per day, on average, or AED 356 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% 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 Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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