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 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 July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 238
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ras Al Khaimah in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 238
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 13 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Ras Al Khaimah from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 22h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Ras Al Khaimah is to pick up a car rental from Dubai, which is about 61 miles from Ras Al Khaimah. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Ace, among others, in Dubai.

Plane

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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 22h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Ras Al Khaimah is to pick up a car rental from Dubai, which is about 61 miles from Ras Al Khaimah. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Ace, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Ras Al Khaimah

DWCDubai Al Maktoum Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Ras Al Khaimah

KLM
Good (1,426 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,605 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,550 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,071 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,038 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,063 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,497 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,141 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,081 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ras Al Khaimah

Average rates range from around C$ 173 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 368 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$ 466+
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The Cove Rotana Resort - Ras Al Khaimah
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 242+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 281+
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Rixos Bab Al Bahr
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 438+
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Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island
5 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 256+
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Renting a car in Ras Al Khaimah

Expect to pay C$ 0.96 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$ 11.41 and C$ 15.22. Compact (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ras Al Khaimah, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 0.96 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$ 11.41 and C$ 15.22. Compact (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ras Al Khaimah, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

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