Car Hire in Madinah Alawi - Mini guide to Madinah Alawi

Madinah is revered as one of the holiest sites in Saudi Arabia, second to Mecca. Located in Saudi Arabia's western Hejaz region, the city was the home to the Islam prophet Muhammad and he is still buried there today. At present, the city has a population of over one million people. Madinah is 340kms to the north of Mecca, the most famous Islamic pilgrimage site.

This desert oasis was founded centuries ago, as rest stop for traders travelling across the Saudi desert. Today it is still considered one of the more fertile areas in Saudi Arabia. The city, now, has become a bustling metropolis which offers a sharp urban contrast to the surrounding desert hills. Car rental at Madinah Alawi is necessary to visit the many historical and religious affiliated sites, as public transportation is hard to come by.

The most visited attraction and religious pilgrimage site is easily, the Mosque of the Prophet, which houses the prophet Muhammad's tomb, also in adjacent rooms in the mosque are buried two of Muhammad's more notable followers. A second popular place of pilgrimage is the tomb of Muhammad's daughter, Fatima.

Using car hire at Madinah Alawi, it is also possible to drive to the nearby Red Sea, famous for its rich history and numerous mentions in historical literature. The drive to the Red Sea is about 190kms away on a major highway, which takes visitors through both desert and oasis alike.

The city offers one major airport, the Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport which offers around 20 to 25 flights every day, however flights generally increase at the Hijj season and during school holidays. Cheap car hire at Madinah Alawi is generally the best way to secure reliable transport as public transport may not always be available.

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