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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Al ‘Ulá has to offer.

When to visit Al ‘Ulá

Al ‘Ulá in July
Estimated hotel price
£89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Al ‘Ulá in July
Estimated hotel price
£89
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 centre.

Car

Another option to get to Al ‘Ulá is to pick up a car hire from Medina, which is about 176 miles from Al ‘Ulá. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Europcar, 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 centre.

Car

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

Airlines serving Al ‘Ulá

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 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 £174 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £180 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Al ‘Ulá

Hiring a car in Al ‘Ulá

Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Al ‘Ulá, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Al ‘Ulá, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.