Manama travel guide
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You're Going to Love Manama
With 147,074 inhabitants, Manama is the most populous city in Bahrain. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Manama has to offer.
Where to Eat in Manama
If you’re looking for affordable options, CUT By Wolfgang Puck - Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay (Bahrain Bay, Manama, P.O.Box) and Trader Vic's - The Ritz Carlton Bahrain Hotel & Spa (The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain) are great picks.
When to visit Manama
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Manama in July, when the average temperature is 34 °C, and the highest can go up to 37 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 10 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Manama, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Manama
Plane
When flying to Manama, you’ll arrive at Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Manama from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 25m.
Car
Another option to get to Manama is to pick up a car hire from Manama, which is about 0 miles from Manama. You’ll find branches of Budget and Europcar, among others, in Manama.
Airports near Manama
Airlines serving Manama
Where to stay in Manama
From 5-star hotels such as the Wyndham Grand Manama to great affordable options like the Capital O 125 Moon Plaza Hotel, Manama offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £65 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £168 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Manama, with prices from £28 to £305 per night. Al Juffair is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Manama are about 39% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Diplomatic Area - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as The Domain Hotel And Spa, ibis Styles Manama Diplomatic Area and Crowne Plaza Bahrain, An IHG Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Diplomatic Area is £49.
Where to stay in popular areas of Manama
Most booked hotels in Manama
Hiring a car in Manama
Hiring a car in Manama costs £19 per day, on average, or £77 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Manama.
Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Manama, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car hire deals in Manama
Full-size
5 adults, 2 Bags
£39/day
Intermediate SUV
5 adults, 3 Bags
£50/day