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