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 10m.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 10m.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Al Khobar.

Airports near Dammam

Airlines serving Dammam

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,650 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,015 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,441 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,553 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,103 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (916 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (284 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (648 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (181 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (390 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,112 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 $58 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $104 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dammam

Most booked hotels in Dammam

Grand Hyatt Alkhobar Hotel and Residences
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1556 reviews)
$198+
Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2334 reviews)
$161+
Aloft Dhahran
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2653 reviews)
$75+
Park Inn by Radisson Dammam
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2087 reviews)
$67+
Sendan Residence
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1478 reviews)
$55+
Wyndham Garden Dammam
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2664 reviews)
$82+

Renting a car in Dammam

Renting a car in Dammam costs $48 per day, on average, or $192 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, 26% more expensive than at Dammam King Fahad Intl.

The most frequently booked car type in Dammam is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dammam costs $48 per day, on average, or $192 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, 26% more expensive than at Dammam King Fahad Intl.

The most frequently booked car type in Dammam is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.