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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Jeddah (Jeddah 21412) and Sakura Japanese Restaurant - Crowne Plaza Jeddah (Crowne Plaza Jeddah Hotel Husayn Basalamah Al Ham'mra) are great picks.
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.
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 France, ITA Airways and China Southern. The shortest flight to Jeddah from the United Arab Emirates departs from Sharjah and takes around 2h 50m.
Another option to get to Jeddah is to pick up a car hire from Jeddah, which is about 0 km from Jeddah. You’ll find branches of Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Jeddah.
From 5-star hotels such as the Joudyan Jeddah Red Sea Mall 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 371 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,150 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Jeddah, with prices from AED 114 to AED 10,878 per night. Al Shaty is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Jeddah are about 31% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Hiring a car in Jeddah costs AED 168 per day, on average, or AED 670 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Jeddah.
The most frequently booked car type in Jeddah is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Sunny or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.