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

Medina travel guide

Medina Tourism | Medina Guide

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$ 201
1 night at 3-star hotel
Medina in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 201
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 19h 20m.

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 19h 20m.

Airports near Medina

Airlines serving Medina

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,247 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (968 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,159 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (414 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (665 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,917 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (641 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (231 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$ 143 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 264 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. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Medina, with prices from C$ 43 to C$ 415 per night. Al Haram is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Medina are about 32% 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

Pullman Zamzam Madina
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 223+
Saja Al Madinah
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 195+
New Madinah Hotel By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 213+
Anwar Al Madinah Mövenpick Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 280+
Taiba Front Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 231+

Renting a car in Medina

Renting a car in Medina costs C$ 86 per day, on average, or C$ 257 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Medina, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Medina costs C$ 86 per day, on average, or C$ 257 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Medina, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.