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 August
Estimated hotel price
$301
1 night at 3-star hotel
Medina in August
Estimated hotel price
$301
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

Airlines serving Medina

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,657 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,150 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,076 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,139 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,462 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,360 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,124 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (936 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (658 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,126 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (398 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,898 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (949 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 $328 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $381 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 holiday rental options in Medina, with prices from $59 to $895 per night. Al Haram is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Medina are about 26% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Medina

Most booked hotels in Medina

Pullman Zamzam Madina
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$305+
Millennium Al Aqeeq Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$418+
New Madinah Hotel By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$374+
Anwar Al Madinah Mövenpick Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$351+

Hiring a car in Medina

Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Medina, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Medina, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.