Ulaanbaatar travel guide
Ulaanbaatar Tourism | Ulaanbaatar Guide
You're Going to Love Ulaanbaatar
With 844,818 inhabitants, Ulaanbaatar is the most populous city in Mongolia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ulaanbaatar has to offer.
When to visit Ulaanbaatar
How to Get to Ulaanbaatar
Plane
Ulaanbaatar is served by 2 airports: Ulaanbaatar Buyant Ukhaa (ULN) and Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan (UBN). The closest to downtown Ulaanbaatar is Ulaanbaatar Buyant Ukhaa, which is located 8 miles from the city center. Further away is Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan, 19 miles from the center of Ulaanbaatar. The shortest flight to Ulaanbaatar from the United States departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 24h 55m.
Airports near Ulaanbaatar
Airlines serving Ulaanbaatar
Where to stay in Ulaanbaatar
Average rates range from around $74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $190 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Ulaanbaatar, with prices from $8 to $395 per night. Bayangol is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Ulaanbaatar are about 25% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ulaanbaatar
Most booked hotels in Ulaanbaatar
Renting a car in Ulaanbaatar
Renting a car in Ulaanbaatar costs $189 per day, on average, or $757 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Ulaanbaatar.
Standard (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ulaanbaatar, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.