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 July
Estimated hotel price
AED 253
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sharjah in July
Estimated hotel price
AED 253
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 6h.

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 Autostrad Rent A Car and AMEX, 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 6h.

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 Autostrad Rent A Car and AMEX, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Sharjah

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Sharjah

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,792 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,294 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,254 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,136 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,427 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,715 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,801 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,207 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (390 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sharjah

From 5-star hotels such as the 72 Hotel Sharjah to great affordable options like the Citymax Sharjah, Sharjah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 229 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 538 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sharjah, with prices from AED 51 to AED 3,251 per night. Al Majaz is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sharjah are about 20% 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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Al Zorah Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,364+
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Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 382+
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Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 720+
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72 Hotel Sharjah
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 213+
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Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 556+
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Copthorne Hotel Sharjah
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 184+
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Hiring a car in Sharjah

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs AED 74 per day, on average, or AED 224 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in Sharjah.

Expect to pay AED 2.50 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 29.98 and AED 39.97. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sharjah, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs AED 74 per day, on average, or AED 224 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 25% cheaper than airport locations in Sharjah.

Expect to pay AED 2.50 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 29.98 and AED 39.97. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sharjah, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

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