Ras Al Khaimah travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ras Al Khaimah

With a population of 115 949, Ras Al Khaimah is the largest city in Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ras Al Khaimah to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah in August
Estimated hotel price
AED 578
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ras Al Khaimah in August
Estimated hotel price
AED 578
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ras Al Khaimah

Plane

When flying to Ras Al Khaimah, you’ll arrive at Ras Al Khaimah (RKT), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Ras Al Khaimah departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 3h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Ras Al Khaimah is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 98 km from Ras Al Khaimah. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Autostrad Rent A Car, among others, in Dubai.

Plane

When flying to Ras Al Khaimah, you’ll arrive at Ras Al Khaimah (RKT), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Ras Al Khaimah departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 3h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Ras Al Khaimah is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 98 km from Ras Al Khaimah. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Autostrad Rent A Car, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Ras Al Khaimah

Airlines serving Ras Al Khaimah

Lufthansa
Good (4,600 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,441 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,278 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,920 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,701 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (703 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (194 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ras Al Khaimah

Average rates range from around AED 411 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,372 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ras Al Khaimah

Most booked hotels in Ras Al Khaimah

The Cove Rotana Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 466+
Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 599+
Rixos Bab Al Bahr
5 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 958+
DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island
5 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
AED 518+
Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island
5 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
AED 330+

Hiring a car in Ras Al Khaimah

Hiring a car in Ras Al Khaimah costs AED 85 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Ras Al Khaimah.

Expect to pay AED 3.05 per litre in Ras Al Khaimah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 36.58 and AED 48.77. The most frequently booked car type in Ras Al Khaimah is Luxury (Class Luxury SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ras Al Khaimah costs AED 85 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Ras Al Khaimah.

Expect to pay AED 3.05 per litre in Ras Al Khaimah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 36.58 and AED 48.77. The most frequently booked car type in Ras Al Khaimah is Luxury (Class Luxury SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Ras Al Khaimah

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