Car Hire Medina

Madinah is one of Saudi Arabia's holiest sites after Mecca. This city, in western Saudi Arabia's Hejaz region, is the burial site of the Islam prophet, Muhammad. Currently, the city boasts a population of more than 1 million people, and is 340kms north of the Islamic pilgrimage site of Mecca.

Considered to be one of the most fertile cities in Saudi Arabia, the city was first founded as an oasis centuries ago, today it is a bustling urban metropolis which centers around the tourism garnered from pilgrims and foreigners visiting it's several Islamic holy sites. Car hire at Madinah is a good way to visit it's sites of historical and religious interest.

Most notable is the Mosque of the Prophet, the final resting place of the prophet Muhammad, as well as two of his most notable followers. Various other religious holy sites centered around Muhammad and his family can be visited throughout the city, including the tomb of Muhammad's daughter, Fatima.

Using cheap car hire at Madinah, visitors can also take a road trip to the historically famous Red Sea coast, about 190kms away. The surrounding hillsides around Madinah also make for scenic drives. The area around Madinah was once a fertile oasis, and the region still retains its lush scenery.

The city is serviced by the Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport which accommodates about 20 to 25 flights per day, although flight numbers increase during the Hijj and school holidays. Car rental in Madinah is a good way to secure transport to the airport for flights out.