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

Sharjah travel guide

Sharjah Tourism | Sharjah Guide

You're Going to Love Sharjah

With a population of 543,733, Sharjah is the largest city in Sharjah, 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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sharjah has to offer.

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When to visit Sharjah

Sharjah in July
Estimated hotel price
$60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sharjah in July
Estimated hotel price
$60
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sharjah

Plane

Sharjah is served by 2 airports: Sharjah (SHJ) and Dubai Airport (DXB). The closest to downtown Sharjah is Sharjah, which is located 6 miles from the city center. Further away is Dubai Airport, 7 miles from the center of Sharjah. The shortest flight to Sharjah from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Sharjah is to pick up a car rental from Dubai, which is about 13 miles from Sharjah. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Europcar, among others, in Dubai.

Plane

Sharjah is served by 2 airports: Sharjah (SHJ) and Dubai Airport (DXB). The closest to downtown Sharjah is Sharjah, which is located 6 miles from the city center. Further away is Dubai Airport, 7 miles from the center of Sharjah. The shortest flight to Sharjah from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Sharjah is to pick up a car rental from Dubai, which is about 13 miles from Sharjah. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Europcar, among others, in Dubai.

Airports near Sharjah

AUHAbu Dhabi Zayed Intl
SHJSharjah
DXBDubai Intl

Airlines serving Sharjah

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,889 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,409 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,304 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,595 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,930 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,387 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,205 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sharjah

From 5-star hotels such as the Corniche Hotel Sharjah to great affordable options like the Citymax Sharjah, Sharjah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $55 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $147 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Sharjah, with prices from $14 to $816 per night. Al Majaz is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Sharjah are about 44% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Sharjah by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Sharjah

Most booked hotels in Sharjah

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Bahi Ajman Palace Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 3641 reviews)
$88+
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Coral Beach Resort Sharjah
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 3260 reviews)
$68+
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Ajman Saray, a Luxury Collection Resort, Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2135 reviews)
$108+
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Royal Continental Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 4465 reviews)
$38+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3994 reviews)
$48+
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Fairmont Ajman
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3241 reviews)
$110+
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Renting a car in Sharjah

Renting a car in Sharjah costs $24 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Sharjah.

Expect to pay $3.37 per gallon in Sharjah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.43 and $53.90. The most frequently booked car type in Sharjah is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sunny or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Sharjah costs $24 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Sharjah.

Expect to pay $3.37 per gallon in Sharjah (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.43 and $53.90. The most frequently booked car type in Sharjah is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sunny or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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