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 August

Estimated hotel price

C$ 220

1 night at 3-star hotel

C$ 220

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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Plane

When flying to Medina, you’ll arrive at Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz (MED), which is located 14 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Medina from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 18h 05m.

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Airports near Medina

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Airlines serving Medina

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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 C$ 108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 241 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Zaha Al Madina Hotel and Plaza Inn Ohud Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Medina, with prices from C$ 15 to C$ 360 per night. Al Haram is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Medina are about 13% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

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