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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dammam has to offer.

When to visit Dammam

Dammam in March
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dammam in March
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dammam in July, when the average temperature is 95 °F, and the highest can go up to 107.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 50 °F, with an average temperature of 59 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 0.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Dammam, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Dammam

Plane

When flying to Dammam, you’ll arrive at Dammam King Fahad Intl (DMM), which is located 19 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Dammam from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 19h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Dammam is to pick up a car rental from Al Khobar, which is about 15 miles from Dammam. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Alamo, among others, in Al Khobar.

Plane

When flying to Dammam, you’ll arrive at Dammam King Fahad Intl (DMM), which is located 19 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Dammam from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 19h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Dammam is to pick up a car rental from Al Khobar, which is about 15 miles from Dammam. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Alamo, among others, in Al Khobar.

Airports near Dammam

Airlines serving Dammam

Lufthansa
Good (4,676 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,624 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,980 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,993 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (528 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (730 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (193 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (189 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (58 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dammam

Average rates range from around $64 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $105 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dammam

Most booked hotels in Dammam

Braira Dammam Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 5546 reviews)
$90+
Braira Al Azizya Hotel & Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2763 reviews)
$229+
Park Inn by Radisson Dammam
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3954 reviews)
$94+
Wyndham Garden Dammam
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5787 reviews)
$78+
Boudl Gardenia Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2461 reviews)
$62+
Boudl Al Shatea
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1591 reviews)
$54+

Renting a car in Dammam

Renting a car in Dammam costs $37 per day, on average, or $112 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Dammam.

The most frequently booked car type in Dammam is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dammam costs $37 per day, on average, or $112 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Dammam.

The most frequently booked car type in Dammam is Mini (Kia Picanto or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.