Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Dammam travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dammam

With a population of 768,602, Dammam is the largest city in Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dammam has to offer.

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When to visit Dammam

Dammam in September
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dammam in September
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dammam in July, when the average temperature is 95 °F, and the highest can go up to 107.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 50 °F, with an average temperature of 59 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 0.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Dammam, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Dammam

Plane

When flying to Dammam, you’ll arrive at Dammam King Fahad Intl (DMM), which is located 31 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Dammam from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 16h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Dammam is to pick up a car rental from Al Khobar, which is about 24 km from Dammam. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Budget, among others, in Al Khobar.

Plane

When flying to Dammam, you’ll arrive at Dammam King Fahad Intl (DMM), which is located 31 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Dammam from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 16h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Dammam is to pick up a car rental from Al Khobar, which is about 24 km from Dammam. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Budget, among others, in Al Khobar.

Airports near Dammam

DMMDammam King Fahad Intl
HOFHofuf Al-Ahsa

Airlines serving Dammam

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,872 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,826 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,355 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,288 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,157 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,555 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,499 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,546 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,853 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,232 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (984 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (298 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,174 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (413 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (668 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dammam

From 5-star hotels such as the Sheraton Dammam Hotel & Convention Centre to great affordable options like the Dammam Palace Hotel, Dammam offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $62 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $112 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dammam

Most booked hotels in Dammam

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Braira Al Dammam
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1981 reviews)
$98+
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Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2504 reviews)
$130+
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Le Méridien Al Khobar
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2389 reviews)
$143+
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Aloft Dhahran
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2698 reviews)
$80+
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Park Inn by Radisson Dammam
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2150 reviews)
$82+
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Sendan Residence
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2066 reviews)
$51+
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Renting a car in Dammam

Renting a car in Dammam costs $58 per day, on average, or $233 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Dammam King Fahad Intl.

The most frequently booked car type in Dammam is Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dammam costs $58 per day, on average, or $233 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Dammam King Fahad Intl.

The most frequently booked car type in Dammam is Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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