Al ‘Ulá travel guide

Al ‘Ulá Tourism | Al ‘Ulá Guide

You're Going to Love Al ‘Ulá

With a population of 32,413, Al ‘Ulá is a must-see destination in Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Al ‘Ulá deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Al ‘Ulá

Al ‘Ulá in September
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Al ‘Ulá in September
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Al ‘Ulá

Plane

When flying to Al ‘Ulá, you’ll arrive at Al ‘Ulá Majeed Bin Abdulaziz (ULH), which is located 10 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Al ‘Ulá is to pick up a car rental from Medina, which is about 176 miles from Al ‘Ulá. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, among others, in Medina.

Plane

When flying to Al ‘Ulá, you’ll arrive at Al ‘Ulá Majeed Bin Abdulaziz (ULH), which is located 10 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Al ‘Ulá is to pick up a car rental from Medina, which is about 176 miles from Al ‘Ulá. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, among others, in Medina.

Airlines serving Al ‘Ulá

KLM
Good (852 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (410 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (215 reviews)
flydubai
Good (69 reviews)
flynas
Good (54 reviews)

Where to stay in Al ‘Ulá

Average rates range from around $220 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $228 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Al ‘Ulá

Renting a car in Al ‘Ulá

Renting a car in Al ‘Ulá costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Al ‘Ulá Majeed Bin Abdulaziz.

The most frequently booked car type in Al ‘Ulá is Premium (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Al ‘Ulá costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Al ‘Ulá Majeed Bin Abdulaziz.

The most frequently booked car type in Al ‘Ulá is Premium (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.