Madinah: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Medina, officially al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, also known as al-Madinah an-Nabawiyyah and Taybah, is the capital and administrative centre of Medina Province in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia.

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Now in the cityMadinahsunset 05:40 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

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Exchange rateSAR 3.75per 1 $SAR — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.

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Updated information about Regional tensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page)

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.

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Reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia due to risk of drone and missile targeting of American interests by Iran and the Iranian-supported Houthis, armed conflict, terrorism, exit bans , and local laws regarding social media activity. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. On October 23, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and U.S.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Madinah: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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