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 19 miles 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 15 miles from Dammam. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz, 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 16h 10m.

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

Airports near Dammam

Airlines serving Dammam

Lufthansa
Good (8,018 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,518 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,991 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,382 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,575 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,067 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,398 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,340 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,440 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,001 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (308 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (428 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (216 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (688 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 $52 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $100 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dammam

Most booked hotels in Dammam

Braira Dammam Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2013 reviews)
$102+
Grand Hyatt Alkhobar Hotel and Residences
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1933 reviews)
$195+
Kempinski Al Othman Hotel Al Khobar
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2642 reviews)
$138+
Le Méridien Al Khobar
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2417 reviews)
$154+
Aloft Dhahran
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2764 reviews)
$75+
Hilton Garden Inn Al Khobar
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2084 reviews)
$85+

Renting a car in Dammam

Renting a car in Dammam costs $69 per day, on average, or $277 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, 48% 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 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Dammam costs $69 per day, on average, or $277 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, 48% 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 66% cheaper than other types, on average.