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.
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″.
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 New York and takes around 14h 15m.
Another option to get to Medina is to pick up a car rental from Yanbu, which is about 162 km from Medina. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Yanbu.
From 5-star hotels such as the Pullman Zamzam Madina to great affordable options like the Zaha Al Munawara Hotel, Medina offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $169 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Medina costs $46 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
The most frequently booked car type in Medina is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.