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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 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 New York and takes around 15h 05m.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Final Rentals, 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 05m.

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

Airports near Dammam

DMMDammam King Fahad Intl
HOFHofuf Al-Ahsa

Airlines serving Dammam

Lufthansa
Good (7,985 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,513 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,960 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,357 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,213 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,011 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,322 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,212 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (999 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (211 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (426 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (685 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 $51 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $103 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 Dammam Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2005 reviews)
$98+
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Grand Hyatt Alkhobar Hotel and Residences
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1914 reviews)
$188+
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Le Méridien Al Khobar
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2409 reviews)
$137+
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Aloft Dhahran
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2753 reviews)
$75+
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Hilton Garden Inn Al Khobar
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2078 reviews)
$89+
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Sheraton Dammam Hotel & Convention Centre
5 stars
Good (7.9, 1705 reviews)
$101+
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Renting a car in Dammam

Renting a car in Dammam costs $55 per day, on average, or $219 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, 46% more expensive than at Dammam King Fahad Intl.

Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dammam, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Dammam costs $55 per day, on average, or $219 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, 46% more expensive than at Dammam King Fahad Intl.

Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Dammam, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

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