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 20h 35m.

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 Final Rentals, 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 20h 35m.

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 Final Rentals, among others, in Al Khobar.

Airports near Dammam

DMMDammam King Fahad Intl
HOFHofuf Al-Ahsa

Airlines serving Dammam

Lufthansa
Good (8,057 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,047 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,411 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,233 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,605 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,816 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,585 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,172 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,408 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,375 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,252 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,009 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (311 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (223 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (426 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (690 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 $102 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dammam

Most booked hotels in Dammam

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Grand Hyatt Alkhobar Hotel and Residences
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1961 reviews)
$199+
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Boudl Gardenia Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1754 reviews)
$80+
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Aloft Dhahran
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2782 reviews)
$68+
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Crowne Plaza Al Khobar By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8, 2329 reviews)
$70+
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Wyndham Garden Dammam
4 stars
Good (7.9, 3278 reviews)
$73+
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Sheraton Dammam Hotel & Convention Centre
5 stars
Good (7.9, 1716 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Dammam

Renting a car in Dammam costs $45 per day, on average, or $180 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, 35% more expensive than at Dammam King Fahad Intl.

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 Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dammam costs $45 per day, on average, or $180 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, 35% more expensive than at Dammam King Fahad Intl.

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 Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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