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 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.
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.
Average rates range from around $91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $185 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Ras Al Khaimah costs $86 per day, on average, or $259 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, 60% 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.