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
C$ 208
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ras Al Khaimah in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 208
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Ras Al Khaimah is to pick up a car rental from Dubai, which is about 98 km from Ras Al Khaimah. You’ll find branches of Autostrad Rent A Car and Ace, 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Ras Al Khaimah is to pick up a car rental from Dubai, which is about 98 km from Ras Al Khaimah. You’ll find branches of Autostrad Rent A Car and Ace, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Ras Al Khaimah

Airlines serving Ras Al Khaimah

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,603 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (494 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (193 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ras Al Khaimah

Average rates range from around C$ 127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 457 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)
C$ 162+
Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 219+
DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island
5 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 194+
Rixos Bab Al Bahr
5 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 359+
Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island
5 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 122+

Renting a car in Ras Al Khaimah

Expect to pay C$ 1.15 per litre in Ras Al Khaimah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 13.71 and C$ 18.28. 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 rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.15 per litre in Ras Al Khaimah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 13.71 and C$ 18.28. 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 rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Ras Al Khaimah

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