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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ras Al Khaimah has to offer.
When flying to Ras Al Khaimah, you’ll arrive at Ras Al Khaimah (RKT), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ras Al Khaimah from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 14h 10m.
Another option to get to Ras Al Khaimah is to pick up a car hire from Dubai, which is about 61 miles from Ras Al Khaimah. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Budget, among others, in Dubai.
You can travel by bus to Ras Al Khaimah using Bus or BlaBlaBus. From Abu Dhabi, the bus ride to Ras Al Khaimah takes 90 miles and will cost you around $15. From Nice, the ticket costs about $96 for a journey of 1005 miles.
Average rates range from around $139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $290 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $1.33 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 $15.89 and $21.19. The most frequently booked car type in Ras Al Khaimah is Compact (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Convertible or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.