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 Kuwait Airways, طيران الجزيرة‎ and Etihad Airways. 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 GREEN MOTION , 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 Kuwait Airways, طيران الجزيرة‎ and Etihad Airways. 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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in Jahra.

Airports near Kuwait City

KWIKuwait City

Airlines serving Kuwait City

KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,442 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,465 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,987 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,617 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,010 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (313 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (436 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (691 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (627 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (409 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,871 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (637 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,958 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (235 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 355 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 993 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 (9.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,274+
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The Regency Hotel Kuwait
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 955+
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Montrose - A Mayfair Collection Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 301+
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Jumeirah Messilah Beach Kuwait
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,058+
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ibis Sharq
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 187+
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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 357 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 26% 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. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kuwait City, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Kuwait City costs AED 119 per day, on average, or AED 357 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 26% 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. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kuwait City, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

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