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 August
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dammam in August
Estimated hotel price
$73
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 19 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Dammam from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 23h.

Car

Another option to get to Dammam is to pick up a car rental from Al Khobar, which is about 15 miles from Dammam. You’ll find branches of Final Rentals and Budget, among others, in Al Khobar.

Plane

When flying to Dammam, you’ll arrive at Dammam King Fahad Intl (DMM), which is located 19 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Dammam from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 23h.

Car

Another option to get to Dammam is to pick up a car rental from Al Khobar, which is about 15 miles from Dammam. You’ll find branches of Final Rentals and Budget, among others, in Al Khobar.

Airports near Dammam

DMMDammam King Fahad Intl
HOFHofuf Al-Ahsa

Airlines serving Dammam

Lufthansa
Good (8,223 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,194 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,529 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,121 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,539 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,515 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,460 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,036 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,326 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (315 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,032 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (691 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (445 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 $50 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $87 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dammam

Most booked hotels in Dammam

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Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2773 reviews)
$138+
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Aloft Dhahran
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2842 reviews)
$73+
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Park Inn by Radisson Dammam
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2244 reviews)
$56+
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Crowne Plaza Al Khobar By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2405 reviews)
$71+
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Wyndham Garden Dammam
4 stars
Excellent (8, 3337 reviews)
$75+
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Sheraton Dammam Hotel & Convention Centre
5 stars
Excellent (8, 1742 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Dammam

Renting a car in Dammam costs $38 per day, on average, or $152 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Dammam.

The most frequently booked car type in Dammam is Compact (Class Compact Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dammam costs $38 per day, on average, or $152 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Dammam.

The most frequently booked car type in Dammam is Compact (Class Compact Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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