Dammam travel guide
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You're Going to Love Dammam
With a population of 768.602, Dammam is the largest city in Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Dammam deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Dammam
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dammam in July, when the average temperature is 35 °C, and the highest can go up to 42 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 20 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Dammam, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Dammam
Plane
When flying to Dammam, you’ll arrive at Dammam King Fahad Intl (DMM), which is located 31 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dammam from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 10h 25m.
Airlines serving Dammam
Where to stay in Dammam
Average rates range from around £52 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £81 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dammam
Most booked hotels in Dammam
Hiring a car in Dammam
Hiring a car in Dammam costs £29 per day, on average, or £58 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Dammam.
The most frequently booked car type in Dammam is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.