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

Mecca travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mecca

With a population of 1.32 million, Mecca is a must-see destination in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mecca has to offer.

When to visit Mecca

Mecca in September
Estimated hotel price
AED 510
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mecca in September
Estimated hotel price
AED 510
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mecca

Plane

Although Mecca doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Taif (TIF), which is located 75 km from Mecca. Taif is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Arabia, Air Canada, Air France and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Mecca from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 3h.

Car

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

Bus

Mecca’s bus station is located 11 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Mecca doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Taif (TIF), which is located 75 km from Mecca. Taif is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Arabia, Air Canada, Air France and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates. The shortest flight to Mecca from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 3h.

Car

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

Bus

Mecca’s bus station is located 11 km from the city centre.

Airports near Mecca

TIFTaif
JEDJeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Airlines serving Mecca

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 Mecca

From 5-star hotels such as the Jabal Omar Marriott Hotel, Makkah to great affordable options like the Makarem Mina Hotel, Mecca offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 288 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 473 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Nada Al Majd Hotel and Saif Al Majd Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mecca

Most booked hotels in Mecca

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Anjum Makkah Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 591+
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Swissôtel Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 581+
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Makkah Clock Royal Tower A Fairmont Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 819+
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Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 562+
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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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Hiring a car in Mecca

Hiring a car in Mecca costs AED 162 per day, on average, or AED 486 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl.

Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mecca, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Mecca costs AED 162 per day, on average, or AED 486 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl.

Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mecca, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.

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