Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 202
1 night at 3-star hotel
Medina in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 202
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 14 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Medina from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 18h 05m.

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.

Airports near Medina

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MEDMedina Mohammad Abdulaziz

Airlines serving Medina

KLM
Good (1,507 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,906 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,325 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,191 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,578 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,637 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,957 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,289 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,195 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,004 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (305 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (424 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (683 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (403 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 Peninsula Worth Hotel, Medina offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 107 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 222 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$ 19 to C$ 411 per night. Al Haram is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Medina are about 10% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Medina by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Medina

Most booked hotels in Medina

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Sofitel Shahd Al Madinah
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 253+
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Pullman Zamzam Madina
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 119+
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Madinah Hilton
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 234+
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Saja Al Madinah
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 163+
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New Madinah Hotel By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 117+
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Anwar Al Madinah Mövenpick Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 229+
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Renting a car in Medina

Renting a car in Medina costs C$ 82 per day, on average, or C$ 246 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 42% more expensive than at Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz.

The most frequently booked car type in Medina is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Medina costs C$ 82 per day, on average, or C$ 246 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 42% more expensive than at Medina Mohammad Abdulaziz.

The most frequently booked car type in Medina is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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