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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$ 205
1 night at 3-star hotel
Medina in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 205
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 20h 35m.

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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 20h 35m.

Airports near Medina

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MEDMedina Mohammad Abdulaziz

Airlines serving Medina

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,825 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,288 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,157 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,555 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,499 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,546 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,853 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,232 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (984 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (298 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,174 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (413 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (668 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,903 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (976 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 C$ 128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 244 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$ 33 to C$ 359 per night. Al Haram is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Medina are about 16% 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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Rotana Al Manakha Madinah
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 188+
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Pullman Zamzam Madina
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 172+
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Saja Al Madinah
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 188+
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New Madinah Hotel By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 170+
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Anwar Al Madinah Mövenpick Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 250+
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Renting a car in Medina

Renting a car in Medina costs C$ 43 per day, on average, or C$ 128 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

Renting a car in Medina costs C$ 43 per day, on average, or C$ 128 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

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