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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Medina has to offer.

Medina in August

Estimated hotel price

$291

1 night at 3-star hotel

$291

1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Medina in June, when the average temperature is 35 °C, and the highest can go up to 41 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 10 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Medina, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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When flying to Medina, you’ll arrive at Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz (MED), which is located 14 km from the city centre.

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When flying to Medina, you’ll arrive at Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz (MED), which is located 14 km from the city centre.

Airports near Medina

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Airlines serving Medina

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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 Zaha Al Munawara Hotel, Medina offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $167 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $399 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rua Al Hijrah Hotel and Zaha Al Madina Hotel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Medina, with prices from $26 to $1,427 per night. Al Haram is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Medina are about 27% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

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, Excellent reviews)

$304+

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Dallah Taibah Hotel

4 stars

Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)

$306+

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Millennium Taiba Hotel

5 stars

Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)

$268+

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Anwar Al Madinah Mövenpick Hotel

5 stars

Good (7.2, Good reviews)

$340+

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Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Medina, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Medina Tourism | Medina Guide

You're Going to Love Medina

When to visit Medina

How to Get to Medina

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Airports near Medina

Airlines serving Medina

Where to stay in Medina

Where to stay in popular areas of Medina

Most booked hotels in Medina

Hiring a car in Medina