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 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.
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.
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.
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.