Qatar Travel Information

Qatar is a beautiful country and a perfect choice for a car hire holiday! Travel through the amazing landscape of deserts stopping off at historic landmarks and exciting cities. It truly is a great spot for a car hire holiday!

Qatar Time Difference

For car hire travel in Qatar you will have to set your watches 3 hours ahead as the Qatar time difference is GMT + 3 hours.

Language in Qatar

Arabic is the official language of Qatar, however English is widely used. So when you collect your hire car in Doha you should have no issues if you cannot speak Arabic.

Electricity in Qatar

Qatar electricity runs at 240 V, 50 Hz. You can use two types of plugs: one with three round pins or one with two parallel flat pins and a ground pin.

Currency in Qatar

When travelling with your car hire in Qatar you will need to have with you the correct currency, which is Qatar Riyal. 100 dirhams make up 1 Qatar Riyal. You will have access to ATM machines in the main cities.

Tourism in Qatar

When planning your holiday with a car hire be sure to have a look at the following websites to find out Qatar tourism office locations, places to visit and further information you may need before travelling. For further information you can visit the Qatar Tourist Site.

Qatar Visa & Embassy information

If you are planning on staying in Qatar for up to 30 days then you can obtain your visa upon arrival. For any stay over 30 days you must obtain a travel visa for Qatar online before you arrive. The British Embassy is located in Doha. To know more about UK Embassies in Qatar and other information, visit the website provided.

Before you book your car hire it's probably worth taking a look at the above essential Qatar travel information, which includes everything you need to know when planning your holiday, as well as all arrangements you need to make before travelling.

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