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 May

Estimated hotel price

C$ 198

1 night at 3-star hotel

C$ 198

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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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 15h 40m.

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Airports near 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 Peninsula Worth Hotel, Medina offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 165 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 286 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Zaha Al Madina Hotel and Sas Rtl Hotel.

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Madinah Hilton

5 stars

Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)

C$ 405+

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Pullman Zamzam Madina

5 stars

Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)

C$ 259+

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Millennium Al Aqeeq Hotel

4 stars

Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)

C$ 284+

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Saja Al Madinah

4 stars

Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)

C$ 175+

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New Madinah Hotel By IHG

3 stars

Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)

C$ 219+

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Anwar Al Madinah Mövenpick Hotel

5 stars

Good (7.2, Good reviews)

C$ 287+

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Renting a car in Medina costs C$ 44 per day, on average, or C$ 132 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Medina.

The most frequently booked car type in Medina is Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 10% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Medina costs C$ 44 per day, on average, or C$ 132 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Medina.

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