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.
When to visit Sharjah
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 Alamo and Europcar, among others, in Dubai.
Airlines serving Sharjah
Where to stay in Sharjah
From 5-star hotels such as the 72 Hotel to great affordable options like the Al Maha Regency, Sharjah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $200 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Sharjah, with prices from $23 to $2,067 per night. Al Majaz is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Sharjah are about 247% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sharjah
Most booked hotels in Sharjah
Hiring a car in Sharjah
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Dubai Intl.
Expect to pay $1.51 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 $18.09 and $24.12. The most frequently booked car type in Sharjah is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.