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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Medina has to offer.
When to visit Medina
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.
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 14h 35m.
Airlines serving Medina
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$ 120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 245 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Zaha Al Munawara Hotel and Zaha Al Madina Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Medina, with prices from C$ 23 to C$ 349 per night. Al Haram is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Medina are about 18% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Medina
Most booked hotels in Medina
Renting a car in Medina
Renting a car in Medina costs C$ 49 per day, on average, or C$ 197 if you want to rent it for 4 days.
The most frequently booked car type in Medina is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.