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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Medina has to offer.
When to visit Medina
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.
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. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Medina include Air Canada, Emirates and flydubai. The shortest flight to Medina from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 2h 50m.
Airlines serving Medina
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 AED 284 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 624 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Al Alya Hotel Rooms and Suites and Rotana Al Mesk Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Medina
Most booked hotels in Medina
Hiring a car in Medina
Hiring a car in Medina costs AED 180 per day, on average, or AED 539 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
The most frequently booked car type in Medina is Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 19% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.