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 247
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sharjah in April
Estimated hotel price
AED 247
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 4h 30m.

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 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 4h 30m.

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 Sixt, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Sharjah

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Sharjah

Lufthansa
Good (8,031 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,014 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,401 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,771 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (921 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,577 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,803 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,107 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,196 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,401 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,354 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,263 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 Hotel Sharjah, Sharjah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 185 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 677 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sharjah, with prices from AED 51 to AED 4,764 per night. Al Majaz is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sharjah are about 23% 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 349+
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Radisson Blu Hotel Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 375+
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Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 285+
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Coral Beach Resort Sharjah
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 228+
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Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 386+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 169+
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Hiring a car in Sharjah

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs AED 66 per day, on average, or AED 199 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 6% 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 42.76 and AED 57.01. 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 66 per day, on average, or AED 199 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 6% 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 42.76 and AED 57.01. 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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