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 April
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Medina in April
Estimated hotel price
$115
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 22h 05m.

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 22h 05m.

Airports near Medina

Airlines serving Medina

KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,416 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,398 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,766 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,575 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,105 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,401 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,230 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,003 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (309 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (426 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (690 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,919 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 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 Zaha Al Munawara Hotel, Medina offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $236 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Zaha Al Madina Hotel and Dar Al-Naeem Hotel.

Most popular hotel in Medina by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Medina

Most booked hotels in Medina

Pullman Zamzam Madina
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$181+
Millennium Al Aqeeq Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$211+
New Madinah Hotel by IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$137+
Anwar Al Madinah Mövenpick Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$171+
Al Aqeeq Al Rawda Hotel by Abu Al Joud
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$60+

Hiring a car in Medina

Hiring a car in Medina costs $48 per day, on average, or $191 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Hiring a car in Medina costs $48 per day, on average, or $191 if you want to hire it for 4 days.