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. We recommend you stay at least 5 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
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sharjah in July
Estimated hotel price
$120
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 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 21 km from Sharjah. You’ll find branches of Ace and Alamo, 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 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 21 km from Sharjah. You’ll find branches of Ace and Alamo, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Sharjah

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Sharjah

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,552 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,496 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,035 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,777 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,006 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,001 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,401 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,403 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,052 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,391 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (886 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 Sharjah, Sharjah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $371 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sharjah, with prices from $24 to $2,406 per night. Al Khan is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sharjah are about 25% 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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Ajman Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$385+
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Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$245+
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Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$337+
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Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$347+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$178+
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Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$326+
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Hiring a car in Sharjah

Expect to pay $1.27 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 $15.24 and $20.32. The most frequently booked car type in Sharjah is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.27 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 $15.24 and $20.32. The most frequently booked car type in Sharjah is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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