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$ 65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ras Al Khaimah in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 65
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 (8,176 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,150 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,023 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,482 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,267 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,632 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,059 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,638 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,916 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,425 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,436 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,356 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,308 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ras Al Khaimah

Average rates range from around C$ 145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 250 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 124+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 150+
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Rixos Bab Al Bahr
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 195+
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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$ 213 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, 48% more expensive than at Dubai Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 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$ 15.17 and C$ 20.22. The most frequently booked car type in Ras Al Khaimah is Intermediate (Toyota Raize or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Suzuki Baleno 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$ 213 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, 48% more expensive than at Dubai Intl.

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 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$ 15.17 and C$ 20.22. The most frequently booked car type in Ras Al Khaimah is Intermediate (Toyota Raize or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Suzuki Baleno or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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