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 July
Estimated hotel price
AED 416
1 night at 3-star hotel
Al ‘Ulá in July
Estimated hotel price
AED 416
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 Budget and Alamo, 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 Budget and Alamo, among others, in Medina.

Airlines serving Al ‘Ulá

KLM
Good (857 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (411 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (214 reviews)
flydubai
Good (68 reviews)
flynas
Good (53 reviews)

Where to stay in Al ‘Ulá

Average rates range from around AED 1,072 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 851 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 57% 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 57% cheaper than other types, on average.