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 236
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sharjah in July
Estimated hotel price
AED 236
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 DRIVUS and Ace, 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 DRIVUS and Ace, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Sharjah

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Sharjah

Lufthansa
Good (8,109 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,532 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,087 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,430 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,616 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (937 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,909 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,605 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,859 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,282 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,469 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (417 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,400 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,310 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 168 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 635 and up for a 5-star experience.

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 353+
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Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 241+
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Coral Beach Resort Sharjah
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 220+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 176+
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Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 349+
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Ramada by Wyndham Beach Hotel Ajman
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 191+
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Hiring a car in Sharjah

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs AED 66 per day, on average, or AED 197 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Sharjah.

Expect to pay AED 3.82 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 45.83 and AED 61.11. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sharjah, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs AED 66 per day, on average, or AED 197 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Sharjah.

Expect to pay AED 3.82 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 45.83 and AED 61.11. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sharjah, while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.

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