Car Rental at Sharjah Airport

Airport travel guide

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

• Doha
• Cairo
• Dhaka
• Jeddah
• Trivandrum
• Cochin
• Medina
• Mumbai
• Dammam
• Manama

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

• Small cars - from $10 per day
• Large cars - from $12 per day
• SUVs - from $13 per day
• Medium cars - from $10 per day
• Vans - from $23 per day
• Premium cars - from $48 per day
• Convertibles - from $109 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)