Baghdad travel guide
Baghdad Tourism | Baghdad Guide
You're Going to Love Baghdad
With 7.22 million inhabitants, Baghdad is the most populous city in Iraq. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Baghdad has to offer.
When to visit Baghdad
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Baghdad in July, when the average temperature is 93.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 109.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 0.8″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Baghdad, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Baghdad
Plane
When flying to Baghdad, you’ll arrive at Baghdad Intl (BGW), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Baghdad from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 14h 05m.
Car
Another option to get to Baghdad is to pick up a car rental from Erbil, which is about 199 miles from Baghdad. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Erbil.
Airlines serving Baghdad
Where to stay in Baghdad
Average rates range from around $128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $199 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Baghdad
Most booked hotels in Baghdad
Renting a car in Baghdad
Renting a car in Baghdad costs $41 per day, on average, or $207 if you want to rent if for 5 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Baghdad Intl.
Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Baghdad, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.