The average price of a 7-day trip to Medina is $1,813 for a solo traveler, $3,256 for a couple, and $6,104 for a family of 4. Medina hotels range from $56 to $257 per night with an average of $99. Average worldwide flight costs to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) are between $819 and $1,668 per person for economy flights and $2,570 to $5,234 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $105 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Medina, SA
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MED and stay in a Medina hotel:
- January 1st to March 11th
- August 27th to December 16th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Medina is usually mid to late September.
Average Medina Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Medina for a week is $1,211-$2,723($173-$389 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $105 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $449 to $1,418 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $95 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Medina for a week is $1,996-$4,876($285-$697 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $210 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $898 to $2,836 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $95 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Medina for a week is $3,320-$9,752($474-$1,393 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $420 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,796 to $5,672 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $190 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
Traveling Cheap to Medina
How cheap can you make a vacation to Medina? The cheapest trip to Medina is about $129 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $51.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Medina for a week is $902-$2,055($129-$294 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $449 to $1,418 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Medina for a week is $1,498-$3,774($214-$539 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $898 to $2,836 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $56 per night for one 1-star hotel room
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Medina for a week is $2,996-$7,548($428-$1,078 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,796 to $5,672 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $112 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
Overall it is harder to travel to Medina cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Medina Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Medina.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Medina for a week is $2,573-$6,718($368-$960 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $231 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,203 to $3,559 for first class
Lodging: $128 to $257 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Medina for a week is $4,378-$11,894($625-$1,699 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $462 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,406 to $7,118 for first class
Lodging: $128 to $257 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Medina for a week is $8,756-$23,788($1,251-$3,398 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $344 to $924 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,812 to $14,236 for first class
Lodging: $256 to $514 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
Medina Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Medina is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Medina due to a lack of competition. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Medina Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Medina hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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We could not find any vacation rental data nearby. This may be because the location is remote or because vacation rentals through sites like Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in Medina.
Flight Costs to Medina
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,668 average in mid August to a low of $819 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $734. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Medina our data includes 112 originating airports, and 77 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Medina from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $5,502 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like King Abdulaziz International (JED) in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) at an average of just $79.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Thursday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Medina, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $849, so you can easily save about 104% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Medina can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $641 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.