Algiers travel guide
Algiers Tourism | Algiers Guide
You're Going to Love Algiers
With 2,99 million inhabitants, Algiers is the most populous city in Algeria. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Algiers has to offer.
When to visit Algiers
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Algiers in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Algiers, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Algiers
Plane
When flying to Algiers, you’ll arrive at Algiers Airport (ALG), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Algiers from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 10h 55m.
Train
The train station in Algiers is called Algiers Gare, and is located 6 km from the city centre.
Airports near Algiers
Airlines serving Algiers
Where to stay in Algiers
Average rates range from around AED 241 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 432 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Algiers
Hiring a car in Algiers
Expect to pay AED 1.25 per litre in Algiers (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 14.99 and AED 19.98. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Algiers, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.