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How to get there
Where to stay
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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 3 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
$161
1 night at 3-star hotel
Medina in July
Estimated hotel price
$161
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 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Medina from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 33h 40m.

Plane

When flying to Medina, you’ll arrive at Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz (MED), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Medina from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 33h 40m.

Airports near Medina

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MEDMedina Mohammad Abdulaziz

Airlines serving Medina

KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,929 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,937 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (861 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,036 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (367 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,847 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (639 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (511 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (634 reviews)
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Where to stay in Medina

From 5-star hotels such as the Intercontinental Hotels Dar Al Iman Madinah to great affordable options like the Zaha Al Munawara Hotel, Medina offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $475 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Delights Inn - Green Oasis Hotel and Plaza Inn Ohud Hotel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Medina, with prices from $23 to $5,466 per night. Al Haram is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Medina are about 27% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Medina by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Medina

Most booked hotels in Medina

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Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$256+
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Pullman Zamzam Madina
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$196+
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Dallah Taibah Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$208+
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Anwar Al Madinah Mövenpick Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$232+
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Hiring a car in Medina

Hiring a car in Medina costs $66 per day, on average, or $199 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Hiring a car in Medina costs $66 per day, on average, or $199 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

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