Algiers travel guide

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You're Going to Love Algiers

With 2.99 million inhabitants, Algiers is the most populous city in Algeria. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. Algiers deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Algiers

Algiers in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10565
1 night at 3-star hotel
Algiers in March
Estimated hotel price
₹ 10565
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Algiers in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Algiers, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Algiers

Plane

When flying to Algiers, you’ll arrive at Algiers Airport (ALG), which is located 7 miles from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Algiers is called Algiers Gare, and is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Algiers, you’ll arrive at Algiers Airport (ALG), which is located 7 miles from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Algiers is called Algiers Gare, and is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Algiers

Airlines serving Algiers

Lufthansa
Good (4,644 reviews)
KLM
Good (851 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,475 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,770 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (194 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (54 reviews)
Royal Air Maroc
Good (309 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (238 reviews)
Vueling
Good (814 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (414 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (220 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (154 reviews)
Air Algerie
Okay (12 reviews)
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Where to stay in Algiers

Average rates range from around ₹ 5,464 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 9,815 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Algiers

Most booked hotels in Algiers

Hotel El-Djazair
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,228+
Mercure Alger Aeroport
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
₹ 6,424+
El Aurassi
5 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
₹ 9,177+
Oasis Hotel
5 stars
Mediocre (2.6, Mediocre reviews)
₹ 3,337+

Hiring a car in Algiers

Expect to pay ₹ 28 per litre in Algiers (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 340 and ₹ 454. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Algiers, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay ₹ 28 per litre in Algiers (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 340 and ₹ 454. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Algiers, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.