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

Sharjah travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sharjah

With a population of 543,733, Sharjah is the largest city in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sharjah has to offer.

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When to visit Sharjah

Sharjah in April
Estimated hotel price
AED 238
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sharjah in April
Estimated hotel price
AED 238
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sharjah

Plane

Sharjah is served by 2 airports: Sharjah (SHJ) and Dubai Airport (DXB). The closest to the city centre of Sharjah is Sharjah, which is located 10 km from the city centre. Further away is Dubai Airport, 11 km from the centre of Sharjah. The shortest domestic flight to Sharjah departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 15h.

Car

Another option to get to Sharjah is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 21 km from Sharjah. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Dubai.

Plane

Sharjah is served by 2 airports: Sharjah (SHJ) and Dubai Airport (DXB). The closest to the city centre of Sharjah is Sharjah, which is located 10 km from the city centre. Further away is Dubai Airport, 11 km from the centre of Sharjah. The shortest domestic flight to Sharjah departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 15h.

Car

Another option to get to Sharjah is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 21 km from Sharjah. You’ll find branches of Budget and Sixt, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Sharjah

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Sharjah

Lufthansa
Good (8,000 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,979 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,455 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,366 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,945 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,034 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (407 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sharjah

From 5-star hotels such as the Corniche Hotel Sharjah to great affordable options like the Citymax Hotel Sharjah, Sharjah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 194 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 575 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sharjah, with prices from AED 51 to AED 3,255 per night. Al Majaz is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sharjah are about 8% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sharjah

Most booked hotels in Sharjah

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Dusit Ajman Resort & Villas
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 353+
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Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 297+
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Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 328+
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Coral Beach Resort Sharjah
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 223+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 187+
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Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 368+
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Hiring a car in Sharjah

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs AED 63 per day, on average, or AED 190 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Sharjah.

Expect to pay AED 3.57 per litre in Sharjah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 42.75 and AED 57.00. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sharjah, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs AED 63 per day, on average, or AED 190 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Sharjah.

Expect to pay AED 3.57 per litre in Sharjah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 42.75 and AED 57.00. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sharjah, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

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