Introduction
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. Sharjah deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Sharjah

Sharjah in July
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sharjah in July
Estimated hotel price
$118
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 flight to Sharjah from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 17h 05m.

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 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 6 miles from the city centre. Further away is Dubai Airport, 7 miles from the centre of Sharjah. The shortest flight to Sharjah from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 17h 05m.

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

Airports near Sharjah

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Sharjah

Lufthansa
Good (8,108 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,531 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,082 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,428 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,450 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (937 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,895 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,602 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,860 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,208 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,271 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,469 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (416 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,306 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 $81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $207 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sharjah, with prices from $25 to $1,501 per night. Al Majaz is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sharjah are about 9% 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)
$163+
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Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$114+
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Coral Beach Resort Sharjah
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$103+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$83+
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Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$168+
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Ramada by Wyndham Beach Hotel Ajman
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$90+
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Hiring a car in Sharjah

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs $93 per day, on average, or $187 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 47% more expensive than at Dubai Intl.

Expect to pay $1.85 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 $22.13 and $29.50. The most frequently booked car type in Sharjah is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Sharjah costs $93 per day, on average, or $187 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 47% more expensive than at Dubai Intl.

Expect to pay $1.85 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 $22.13 and $29.50. The most frequently booked car type in Sharjah is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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