Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

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When to visit Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ras Al Khaimah in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 64
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 Alamo, 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 Alamo, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Ras Al Khaimah

SHJSharjah
RKTRas Al Khaimah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Ras Al Khaimah

Lufthansa
Good (8,224 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,570 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,211 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,061 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,477 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,554 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,174 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,981 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,595 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,473 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,596 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,386 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ras Al Khaimah

Average rates range from around C$ 139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 296 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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The Cove Rotana Resort - Ras Al Khaimah
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 129+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 147+
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Rixos Bab Al Bahr
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 335+
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Renting a car in Ras Al Khaimah

Renting a car in Ras Al Khaimah costs C$ 71 per day, on average, or C$ 212 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 41% more expensive than at Dubai Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.32 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$ 15.78 and C$ 21.03. The most frequently booked car type in Ras Al Khaimah is Economy (MG 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sunny or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ras Al Khaimah costs C$ 71 per day, on average, or C$ 212 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 41% more expensive than at Dubai Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.32 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$ 15.78 and C$ 21.03. The most frequently booked car type in Ras Al Khaimah is Economy (MG 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sunny or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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