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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ras Al Khaimah travel guide

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With a population of 115,949, Ras Al Khaimah is the largest city in Ras al-Khaimah, 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ras Al Khaimah has to offer.

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When to visit Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah in August
Estimated hotel price
$285
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ras Al Khaimah in August
Estimated hotel price
$285
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ras Al Khaimah

Plane

When flying to Ras Al Khaimah, you’ll arrive at Ras Al Khaimah (RKT), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ras Al Khaimah from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 17h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Ras Al Khaimah is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 98 km from Ras Al Khaimah. You’ll find branches of Autostrad Rent A Car and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Dubai.

Plane

When flying to Ras Al Khaimah, you’ll arrive at Ras Al Khaimah (RKT), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ras Al Khaimah from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 17h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Ras Al Khaimah is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 98 km from Ras Al Khaimah. You’ll find branches of Autostrad Rent A Car and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Ras Al Khaimah

DWCDubai Al Maktoum Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Ras Al Khaimah

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,679 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (924 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,000 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ras Al Khaimah

Average rates range from around $157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $297 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ras Al Khaimah

Most booked hotels in Ras Al Khaimah

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Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$374+
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The Cove Rotana Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$173+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$220+
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Rixos Bab Al Bahr
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$452+
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Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island
5 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$187+
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Hiring a car in Ras Al Khaimah

Expect to pay $1.11 per litre in Ras Al Khaimah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $13.25 and $17.66. The most frequently booked car type in Ras Al Khaimah is Economy (Kia Pegas or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.11 per litre in Ras Al Khaimah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $13.25 and $17.66. The most frequently booked car type in Ras Al Khaimah is Economy (Kia Pegas or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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