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Bahrain Travel Guide

Trek Zone
74°F
Saturday
75°F
Sunday

Tourist season

Are March and April good months to visit Bahrain?

3

March

Semi-high
season

4

April

Semi-high
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Bahrain for tourism.

Visa on arrival (e-visa also available)

A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 51 to 64 USD

Tourist's budget
from 103 to 143 USD

Did you know?

The surface area of Bahrain is 295 mi², which puts the country in position number 21 in terms of the area in the world.

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Manama (BH) and Washington D.C. (US) is 6809 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Manama click here

Manama
Manama
Dar Kulaib
Muharraq
Riffa
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
6809
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in Bahrain on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

2

Level 2 • Exercise a high degree of caution.

Update: 25 Mar 2024

Upcoming holidays

10 April 2024• Eid al-Fitr

11 April 2024• Eid al-Fitr Holiday

Currency

Bahraini Dinar (BHD) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 BHD
Rate
Inversion
EUR
2.45835
0.40678
GBP
2.09888
0.47645
USD
2.64937
0.37745
Update: 29 Mar 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Bahrain

Map
Distance matrix
MilesManamaBahrain IslandRiffaHamad Town
Manama-14710
Bahrain Island14-77
Riffa77-4
Hamad Town1074-

Best Ways to Experience Bahrain

  • Cuisine
  • Animals

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 51 to 64 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 103 to 143 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in Bahrain via the Prices link

Currency

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Bahraini Dinar (BHD)

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  • USD
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Exchange rates provided by Open Exchange Rates. Last update: 29 March 2024
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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Bahrain.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is an acute viral disease which is transmitted by virus-infected mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Prevent bug bites
Vaccination requirements

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YFV transmission and ≥9 months of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with risk of YFV transmission.

This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

United States
  • United States
  • More

visiting flagBahrain for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa on arrival (e-visa also available)

A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

  • Allowed stay: 14 days
  • Visa also obtainable online

Electricity

230V (50 Hz)

In Bahrain the standard voltage is 230V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type G sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket GType G

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

20 / 231
Ranking
1 701 575
Bahraini 46%, Asian 45.5%, other Arabs 4.7%, African 1.6%, European 1%

Area

21 / 232
Ranking
295 mi²

Life expectancy

20 / 221
Ranking
79.7
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 77.4women 82

Median age

20 / 222
Ranking
32.9
Average age of population expressed in years.men 34.4women 30.3

Population growth

20 / 224
Ranking
0.9%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

20 / 210
Ranking
97.5%
Ability to read, write and count.men 99.9%women 94.9%

GDP

18 / 194
Ranking
43 740 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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