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Where to stay
Renting a car

Ras Al Khaimah travel guide

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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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ras Al Khaimah has to offer.

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When to visit Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 237
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ras Al Khaimah in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 237
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 AMEX, 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 AMEX, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Ras Al Khaimah

DWCDubai Al Maktoum Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Ras Al Khaimah

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,084 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,853 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,660 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,089 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,301 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,911 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (921 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (788 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (998 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ras Al Khaimah

Average rates range from around C$ 128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 247 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ras Al Khaimah

Most booked hotels in Ras Al Khaimah

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Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 310+
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The Cove Rotana Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 146+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 186+
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Rixos Bab Al Bahr
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 384+
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Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island
5 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 153+
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Renting a car in Ras Al Khaimah

Expect to pay C$ 0.92 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$ 10.98 and C$ 14.64. The most frequently booked car type in Ras Al Khaimah is Economy (Kia Pegas or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 0.92 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$ 10.98 and C$ 14.64. The most frequently booked car type in Ras Al Khaimah is Economy (Kia Pegas or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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