Dammam travel guide
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You're Going to Love Dammam
With a population of 768,602, Dammam is the largest city in Ash Sharqiyah, 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dammam has to offer.
When to visit Dammam
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dammam in July, when the average temperature is 35 °C, and the highest can go up to 42 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 20 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Dammam, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Dammam
Plane
When flying to Dammam, you’ll arrive at Dammam King Fahad Intl (DMM), which is located 31 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Dammam from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 20h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Dammam is to pick up a car rental from Al Khobar, which is about 24 km from Dammam. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Al Khobar.
Airlines serving Dammam
Where to stay in Dammam
From 5-star hotels such as the Sheraton Dammam Hotel & Convention Centre to great affordable options like the Dammam Palace Hotel, Dammam offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 155 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dammam
Most booked hotels in Dammam
Renting a car in Dammam
Renting a car in Dammam costs C$ 46 per day, on average, or C$ 229 if you want to rent it for 5 days.
You ’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Dammam King Fahad Intl.
The most frequently booked car type in Dammam is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 22% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.