Ras Al Khaimah travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ras Al Khaimah

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 to visit Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah in August
Estimated hotel price
$231
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ras Al Khaimah in August
Estimated hotel price
$231
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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 13h 50m.

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 Europcar and GREEN MOTION , 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 Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 13h 50m.

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 Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Ras Al Khaimah

Airlines serving Ras Al Khaimah

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,284 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,929 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (912 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (708 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (193 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ras Al Khaimah

Average rates range from around $141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $321 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ras Al Khaimah

Most booked hotels in Ras Al Khaimah

The Cove Rotana Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$194+
Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$244+
Rixos Bab Al Bahr
5 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$399+
DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island
5 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$216+
Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island
5 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$137+
Al Hamra Village Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$95+

Hiring a car in Ras Al Khaimah

Expect to pay $1.28 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 $15.25 and $20.33. The most frequently booked car type in Ras Al Khaimah is Full-size (Mitsubishi Montero Sport or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard Car or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.28 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 $15.25 and $20.33. The most frequently booked car type in Ras Al Khaimah is Full-size (Mitsubishi Montero Sport or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard Car or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Ras Al Khaimah

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