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 September
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ras Al Khaimah in September
Estimated hotel price
$119
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 center. The shortest flight to Ras Al Khaimah from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 25m.

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 Budget and Alamo, among others, in Dubai.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes 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 center. The shortest flight to Ras Al Khaimah from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 25m.

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 Budget and Alamo, among others, in Dubai.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Ras Al Khaimah.

Airports near Ras Al Khaimah

Airlines serving Ras Al Khaimah

Lufthansa
Good (4,687 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,605 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,584 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,969 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,969 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (411 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (522 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (195 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ras Al Khaimah

Average rates range from around $91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $186 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, 8552 reviews)
$115+
Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort
5 stars
Excellent (8, 3781 reviews)
$167+
DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa Marjan Island
5 stars
Good (7.7, 5032 reviews)
$161+
Rixos Bab Al Bahr
5 stars
Good (7.7, 4943 reviews)
$258+
Pullman Resort Al Marjan Island
5 stars
Good (7.4, 5874 reviews)
$88+

Renting a car in Ras Al Khaimah

Renting a car in Ras Al Khaimah costs $72 per day, on average, or $216 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 52% more expensive than at Dubai Intl.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon 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 $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Ras Al Khaimah is Compact (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Convertible or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ras Al Khaimah costs $72 per day, on average, or $216 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 52% more expensive than at Dubai Intl.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon 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 $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Ras Al Khaimah is Compact (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Convertible or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Ras Al Khaimah

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