Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Jeddah travel guide

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You're Going to Love Jeddah

With a population of 2.87 million, Jeddah is the largest city in Makkah, Saudi Arabia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Jeddah has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Jeddah

If you’re looking for affordable options, Brioche (3127 Al Kayyal) and Spears - InterContinental Jeddah (Al Kurnaysh Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Jeddah

Jeddah in September
Estimated hotel price
AED 339
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jeddah in September
Estimated hotel price
AED 339
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jeddah in July, when the average temperature is 32 °C, and the highest can go up to 37 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 18 °C, with an average temperature of 23 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 20 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Jeddah, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Jeddah

Plane

When flying to Jeddah, you’ll arrive at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), which is located 15 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Jeddah include Air Canada, Air France and ITA Airways. The shortest flight to Jeddah from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 3h.

Car

Another option to get to Jeddah is to pick up a car hire from Mecca, which is about 66 km from Jeddah. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget, among others, in Mecca.

Plane

When flying to Jeddah, you’ll arrive at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), which is located 15 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Arab Emirates to Jeddah include Air Canada, Air France and ITA Airways. The shortest flight to Jeddah from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 3h.

Car

Another option to get to Jeddah is to pick up a car hire from Mecca, which is about 66 km from Jeddah. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget, among others, in Mecca.

Airports near Jeddah

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JEDJeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Airlines serving Jeddah

KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,695 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,239 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (855 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (510 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jeddah

From 5-star hotels such as the Joudyan Red Sea Mall Jeddah By Elaf to great affordable options like the Dyar Al Hamra Hotel, Jeddah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 525 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 992 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Jeddah, with prices from AED 114 to AED 2,049 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Jeddah are about 2% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jeddah

Most booked hotels in Jeddah

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Warwick Hotel Jeddah
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 334+
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Jeddah Hilton Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 889+
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Mövenpick Hotel City Star Jeddah
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 400+
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Hiring a car in Jeddah

Hiring a car in Jeddah costs AED 221 per day, on average, or AED 882 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl.

Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Jeddah, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Jeddah costs AED 221 per day, on average, or AED 882 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl.

Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Jeddah, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in Jeddah

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