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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 July
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dammam in July
Estimated hotel price
$77
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 New York and takes around 15h 50m.

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 New York and takes around 15h 50m.

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

Lufthansa
Good (8,171 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,136 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,497 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,264 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,632 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,062 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,640 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,415 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,424 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,436 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,030 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,303 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,012 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (229 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (314 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (440 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 $98 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 Azizya Hotel & Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 3195 reviews)
$221+
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Boudl Gardenia Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1782 reviews)
$79+
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Aloft Dhahran
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2817 reviews)
$74+
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Sendan Residence
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2310 reviews)
$52+
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Wyndham Garden Dammam
4 stars
Excellent (8, 3314 reviews)
$75+
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Sheraton Dammam Hotel & Convention Centre
5 stars
Excellent (8, 1733 reviews)
$101+
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Renting a car in Dammam

Renting a car in Dammam costs $54 per day, on average, or $217 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Dammam.

The most frequently booked car type in Dammam is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Pegas or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dammam costs $54 per day, on average, or $217 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Dammam.

The most frequently booked car type in Dammam is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Pegas or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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