Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 5 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
$302
1 night at 3-star hotel
Medina in August
Estimated hotel price
$302
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 (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,780 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,688 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,211 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,210 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (851 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (618 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (458 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
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Where to stay in Medina

From 5-star hotels such as the Intercontinental Madinah - Dar Al Iman, An IHG Hotel to great affordable options like the Zaha Al Munawara Hotel, Medina offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $292 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Delights Inn - Green Oasis Hotel and Rotana Al Mesk Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Medina

Most booked hotels in Medina

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Pullman Zamzam Madina
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$241+
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Dallah Taibah Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$245+
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Taiba Madinah Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$159+
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Anwar Al Madinah Mövenpick Hotel
5 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$377+
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Hiring a car in Medina

The most frequently booked car type in Medina is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Medina is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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