With 844,818 inhabitants, Ulaanbaatar is the most populous city in Mongolia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ulaanbaatar has to offer.
Ulaanbaatar is served by 2 airports: Ulaanbaatar Buyant Ukhaa (ULN) and Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan (UBN). The closest to the city centre of Ulaanbaatar is Ulaanbaatar Buyant Ukhaa, which is located 8 miles from the city centre. Further away is Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan, 19 miles from the centre of Ulaanbaatar. The shortest flight to Ulaanbaatar from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 60h 35m.
Average rates range from around $102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $265 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Ulaanbaatar, with prices from $12 to $598 per night. Bayangol is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Ulaanbaatar are about 25% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
The most frequently booked car type in Ulaanbaatar is Standard (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Class Full-size Truck or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.