Car Rental at Sharjah Airport

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Sharjah Airport, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Sharjah Airport Car Rental
Mini
Kia Picanto or similar
Kia Picanto
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$18.01 / per day
Sharjah Airport Car Rental
Compact
Mazda 3 or similar
Mazda 3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
DRIVUS
$21.99 / per day
Sharjah Airport Car Rental
Economy
Mitsubishi Attrage or similar
Mitsubishi Attrage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Blitz Car Rentals
$22.05 / per day
Sharjah Airport Car Rental
Intermediate Crossover
Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
Toyota Corolla Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$28.80 / per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Sharjah Airport Car Rental
Full-size
Hyundai Sonata or similar
Hyundai Sonata
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$29.29 / per day
Sharjah Airport Car Rental
Standard
Mazda 6 or similar
Mazda 6
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$31.44 / per day
Sharjah Airport Car Rental
Intermediate Elite Crossover
JAC Refine S3 or similar
JAC Refine S3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Quick Drive
$32.63 / per day
Sharjah Airport Car Rental
Mini Elite Crossover
JAC Refine S3 or similar
JAC Refine S3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
DRIVUS
$23.16 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 13:08 on 2023-09-29. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Language
Arabic,
English,
Hindi
Currency
AED
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+971
Average car rental price
$25.92 / per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
25 - 80 km/h
16 - 50 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 140 km/h
62 - 87 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.00%
Rating
9.8
Average gasoline price
$0.91 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.09 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$0.76 per liter
Sharjah Airport Car Rental

Airport Car Rental

The third-largest city in the UAE, Sharjah doesn’t get nearly as much attention from foreign visitors as the big two, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, but can be a fascinating place to explore. Although the city also has its fair share of futuristic skyscrapers, it is a lot more traditional and is notable for landmarks like the Museum of Islamic Civilization, Al Hisn Fort, and the Blue Souq or traditional market.

Top international routes

  • Cairo
  • Cochin
  • Dhaka
  • Delhi
  • Chennai
  • Karachi

Main airlines

Air Arabia, Air India Express, Shaheen Air, Airblue, IndiGo, and Uzbekistan Airways

Terminals

The single airport terminal serves all domestic and international flights.

Location

Sharjah Airport is about 12 km (7.4 mi) southeast of Sharjah and about 38 km (23.6 mi) northeast of Dubai. E88 and Sheikh Rashid Bin Saqr Al Qasimi Street are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.

Most popular types of rental car

  • Large cars - from $22 per day
  • Medium cars - from $21 per day
  • Vans - from $53 per day
  • Premium cars - from $67 per day
  • Small cars - from $18 per day
  • SUVs - from $23 per day

Car rental desks

Most are in the arrivals hall while other rental companies offer free shuttle service to their nearby facilities. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.

Services and facilities

You’ll find many coffee shops, snack kiosks, fast food outlets, and restaurants serving both international and Emirati cuisine. There are many shops, including duty-free shops available to arriving and departing passengers. There are ATMs, a bank, currency exchanges, three on-site hotels, a children’s play area, a first aid service, a clinic, a lost and found office in the arrivals hall, prayer rooms, and a mosque. Some of the airport facilities are equipped for travelers with reduced mobility; special assistance is also offered, but make sure to contact your airline in advance if you’d like this service.

Nearest gas station

ADNOC Service station is part of the larger airport complex. Open 24/7, it can be reached in about four minutes and will be on your right when leaving the airport and taking E88 towards the city. There are many other gas stations near Sharjah Airport and on the way to the city.

Popular one-way rentals

  • Dubai (38 km / 23 mi)
  • Abu Dhabi (175 km / 109 mi)
  • Muscat (423 / 263 mi)
This information was written, fact-checked, and/or translated by our content creators.

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Airport info

Rating
6.3
  • Getting to the airport 7.3
  • Check-in and departures 7.2
  • Terminal facilities 6.2
  • Wi-Fi 5.2
  • Restaurants and car rental services 5.9
  • Lounge 5.9

Sharjah Airport (SHJ)

  • IATA: SHJ
  • ICAO: OMSJ
  • Name: Sharjah Airport (SHJ)
  • Distance from city: 8.1 miles / 13 km

Top 17 Locations near Sharjah Airport

  1. 17.1 km / 10.6 miles away
  2. 19.6 km / 12.2 miles away
  3. 20.4 km / 12.7 miles away
  4. 22.9 km / 14.2 miles away
  5. 23.1 km / 14.4 miles away
  6. 25.6 km / 15.9 miles away
  7. 27.6 km / 17.1 miles away
  8. 28.4 km / 17.6 miles away
  9. 28.5 km / 17.7 miles away
  10. Car Rental at Dubai Al Quoz from $19.55 per day
    34.7 km / 21.6 miles away
  11. Car Rental at Dubai Jumeirah from $21.99 per day
    38.4 km / 23.9 miles away
  12. 39.1 km / 24.3 miles away
  13. 45.6 km / 28.3 miles away
  14. 45.9 km / 28.5 miles away
  15. 60.6 km / 37.7 miles away
  16. 130.3 km / 81.0 miles away
  17. 148.1 km / 92.0 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

When are car rental prices the lowest at Sharjah Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Sharjah Airport varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day at Sharjah Airport
$36.59
January
$45.90
February
$43.05
March
$35.94
April
$31.62
May
$29.01
June
$25.72
July
$24.04
August
$26.43
September
$45.92
October
$54.95
November
$49.87
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Sharjah Airport is August — when rental costs average $24.04 per day. This is 36% cheaper than the yearly average and 56% cheaper than renting a car in November (when prices average $54.95 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Sharjah Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 8 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 6 days.
Average number of rental days at Sharjah Airport
7
January
6
February
7
March
7
April
6
May
7
June
8
July
8
August
6
September
7
October
6
November
7
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Sharjah Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Sharjah Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car at Sharjah Airport in February, while they are least likely to rent in in November.
Monthly searches at Sharjah Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
106%
January
151%
February
113%
March
129%
April
104%
May
94%
June
96%
July
87%
August
100%
September
69%
October
66%
November
82%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers Keddy, Thrifty, DRIVUS, Dollar, Europcar
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars
Lowest price $18 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Thrifty Kia Picanto 4 1 Small cars
Keddy Peugeot 2008 5 2 SUVs
Keddy Kia Picanto 5 2 Small cars
Keddy Hyundai Elantra 4 3 Medium cars
Keddy Hyundai Accent 4 1 Small cars
Keddy Chevrolet Aveo 5 2 Small cars
Dollar Kia Picanto 4 1 Small cars
Keddy Peugeot 3008 5 2 SUVs
Thrifty Nissan Kicks 5 2 SUVs
Thrifty Mazda 3 4 2 Medium cars

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

Qatar
Nissan Kicks
April 9, 2023
Well, this was a business trip and generally business trips are quite tiring, but it was much easier this time as my choice of car and the car hire company was good.
Sweden
Kia Picanto
April 9, 2023
Such beautiful country we enjoy every moment in UAE
Qatar
Hyundai Accent
May 19, 2022
The car was in pretty good condition and the office guys were so friendly I didn't wait that much
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Yaris
March 23, 2022
I rented with Dollar at Sharjah Airport in UAE. The agent brought the car to the arrivals terminal, helped me with the bags and explained the process when returning the vehicle. The car was in excellent condition and all was A+++

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Thrifty
9 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
DRIVUS
7.9 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$25.92
Lowest daily price
$18.01
Total cars available
138

Top 9 Suppliers at Sharjah Airport in 2023

Thrifty
Exceptional 9 / 18 reviews
+971545836568
International Airport Mosque, Sharjah
$18 - $307
Working hours
Mon:10:00-22:00
Tue:10:00-22:00
Wed:10:00-22:00
Thu:10:00-22:00
Fri:10:00-22:00
Sat:10:00-22:00
Sun:10:00-22:00
Europcar
Very good 8.5 / 13 reviews
+97165581322
ARRIVAL LOUNGE
$24 - $101
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.4 / 17 reviews
+97165580260
Sharjah airport
Working hours
Mon:10:00-22:00
Tue:10:00-22:00
Wed:10:00-22:00
Thu:10:00-22:00
Fri:10:00-22:00
Sat:10:00-22:00
Sun:10:00-22:00
Blitz Car Rentals
Blitz Car Rentals
Very good 8.3 / 1 reviews
+971523804237
Sharjah Airport Shj
$22 - $58
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:00
Tue:08:00-23:00
Wed:08:00-23:00
Thu:08:00-23:00
Fri:08:00-23:00
Sat:08:00-23:00
Sun:08:00-23:00
Interrent
Interrent
Very good 8.3
+38630611177
Sharjah Airport
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-23:59
Sun:08:00-23:59
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.2 / 7 reviews
+97165528290
Inside arrivals terminal, Kiosk 2، outside baggage claim area - Sharjah - United Arab Emirates
$24 - $133
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:08:00-20:00
Sun:08:00-20:00
Quick Drive
Quick Drive
Very good 8.2
+971527757973 / +971501044862
Sharjah Airport
$31 - $156
Working hours
Mon:09:00-20:00
Tue:09:00-20:00
Wed:09:00-20:00
Thu:09:00-20:00
Fri:09:00-20:00
Sat:09:00-20:00
Sun:09:00-20:00
Keddy
Very good 8 / 47 reviews
+97165581322
ARRIVAL LOUNGE
$23 - $97
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
DRIVUS
Good 7.9 / 16 reviews
+971525800788
89, Al Estiqlal Street, Sharjah
$22 - $62
Working hours
Mon:08:00-22:00
Tue:08:00-22:00
Wed:08:00-22:00
Thu:08:00-22:00
Fri:08:00-22:00
Sat:08:00-22:00
Sun:08:00-22:00
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