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 6 miles from the city centre. Further away is Dubai Airport, 7 miles from the centre of Sharjah. The shortest domestic flight to Sharjah departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 5h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Sharjah is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 13 miles from Sharjah. You’ll find branches of Sixt and DRIVUS, 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 6 miles from the city centre. Further away is Dubai Airport, 7 miles from the centre of Sharjah. The shortest domestic flight to Sharjah departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 5h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Sharjah is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 13 miles from Sharjah. You’ll find branches of Sixt and DRIVUS, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Sharjah

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Sharjah

Lufthansa
Good (8,175 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,136 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,020 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,497 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,264 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,632 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,062 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,641 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,424 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,436 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,352 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 164 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 626 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sharjah, with prices from AED 51 to AED 3,111 per night. Al Majaz is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sharjah are about 7% 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 258+
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Pullman Sharjah
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 219+
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Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 275+
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Coral Beach Resort Sharjah
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 231+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 180+
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Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 309+
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Hiring a car in Sharjah

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs AED 73 per day, on average, or AED 219 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Sharjah.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 39.67 and AED 52.89. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sharjah, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs AED 73 per day, on average, or AED 219 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Sharjah.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 39.67 and AED 52.89. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sharjah, while also 34% cheaper than other types, on average.

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