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.

Medina in April

Estimated hotel price

$118

1 night at 3-star hotel

$118

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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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 Melbourne and takes around 34h 30m.

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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 $124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $246 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Zaha Al Munawara Hotel and Zaha Al Madina Hotel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Medina, with prices from $23 to $348 per night. Al Haram is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Medina are about 17% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

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Millennium Taiba Hotel

4 stars

Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)

$147+

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New Madinah Hotel by IHG

3 stars

Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)

$149+

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Anwar Al Madinah Mövenpick Hotel

5 stars

Good (7.2, Good reviews)

$270+

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Hiring a car in Medina costs $90 per day, on average, or $270 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

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, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Medina costs $90 per day, on average, or $270 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

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