Algiers travel guide
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You're Going to Love Algiers
With 2,99 million inhabitants, Algiers is the most populous city in Algeria. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. Algiers deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Algiers
Tours
When to visit Algiers
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Algiers in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Algiers, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Algiers
Plane
When flying to Algiers, you’ll arrive at Algiers Airport (ALG), which is located 11 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Algiers from the United States departs from New York and takes around 15h 40m.
Train
The train station in Algiers is called Algiers Gare, and is located 6 km from the city center.
Airports near Algiers
Airlines serving Algiers
Where to stay in Algiers
Average rates range from around $66 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $118 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Algiers
Most booked hotels in Algiers
Renting a car in Algiers
Renting a car in Algiers costs $39 per day, on average, or $77 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Algiers.
Expect to pay $1.29 per gallon in Algiers (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $15.44 and $20.59. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Algiers, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.