Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Medina travel guide

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You're Going to Love Medina

With a population of 1.30 million, Medina is the largest city in Al Madinah, 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Medina has to offer.

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When to visit Medina

Medina in August
Estimated hotel price
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel
Medina in August
Estimated hotel price
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Medina in June, when the average temperature is 95 °F, and the highest can go up to 105.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 53.6 °F, with an average temperature of 62.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 0.4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Medina, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Medina

Plane

When flying to Medina, you’ll arrive at Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz (MED), which is located 14 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Medina from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 14h 35m.

Plane

When flying to Medina, you’ll arrive at Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz (MED), which is located 14 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Medina from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 14h 35m.

Airports near Medina

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MEDMedina Mohammad Abdulaziz

Airlines serving Medina

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,091 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,050 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,508 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (912 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (647 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (388 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,107 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,892 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (637 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
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Where to stay in Medina

From 5-star hotels such as the Intercontinental Hotels Dar Al Iman Madinah By IHG to great affordable options like the Peninsula Worth Hotel, Medina offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $143 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $259 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Zaha Al Madina Hotel and Delights Inn - Green Oasis Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Medina, with prices from $19 to $797 per night. Al Haram is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Medina are about 34% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Medina by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Medina

Most booked hotels in Medina

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Pullman Zamzam Madina
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4993 reviews)
$215+
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Millennium Al Aqeeq Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3864 reviews)
$273+
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Saja Al Madinah
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 4638 reviews)
$193+
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New Madinah Hotel By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2961 reviews)
$162+
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Millennium Taiba Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3522 reviews)
$234+
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Shyan Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, 426 reviews)
$34+
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Renting a car in Medina

Renting a car in Medina costs $53 per day, on average, or $158 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Medina.

The most frequently booked car type in Medina is Premium (Toyota HiAce or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Medina costs $53 per day, on average, or $158 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Medina.

The most frequently booked car type in Medina is Premium (Toyota HiAce or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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