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

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 May
Estimated hotel price
AED 225
1 night at 3-star hotel
Al ‘Ulá in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 225
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 15 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Al ‘Ulá is to pick up a car hire from Medina, which is about 284 km 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 15 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Al ‘Ulá is to pick up a car hire from Medina, which is about 284 km from Al ‘Ulá. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, among others, in Medina.

Airlines serving Al ‘Ulá

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (948 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,130 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (659 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (223 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (453 reviews)
flydubai
Good (147 reviews)
RwandAir
Good (40 reviews)
flynas
Good (96 reviews)
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Where to stay in Al ‘Ulá

Average rates range from around AED 1,634 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,314 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Al ‘Ulá