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

Medina travel guide

Medina Tourism | Medina Guide

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

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When to visit Medina

Medina in July
Estimated hotel price
$286
1 night at 3-star hotel
Medina in July
Estimated hotel price
$286
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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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 centre.

Plane

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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MEDMedina Mohammad Abdulaziz

Airlines serving Medina

KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,042 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,400 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,232 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,602 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,808 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,584 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,159 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,405 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,371 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,011 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (311 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (426 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (689 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,928 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (641 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 Tulip Inn Al Daar Rawafid, Medina offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $295 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Zaha Al Munawara Hotel and Zaha Al Madina Hotel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Medina, with prices from $21 to $423 per night. Al Haram is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Medina are about 14% 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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Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$313+
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Pullman Zamzam Madina
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$219+
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Millennium Al Aqeeq Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$261+
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New Madinah Hotel by IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$167+
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Anwar Al Madinah Mövenpick Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$236+
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Hiring a car in Medina

The most frequently booked car type in Medina is Compact (Class Compact Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Medina is Compact (Class Compact Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.