Mecca travel guide
Mecca Tourism | Mecca Guide
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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mecca has to offer.
When to visit Mecca
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. The shortest flight to Mecca from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 5h 50m.
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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Key Rent A Car, among others, in Jeddah.
Bus
Mecca’s bus station is located 11 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Mecca
Where to stay in Mecca
From 5-star hotels such as the Makkah Hotel to great affordable options like the Borj Al Deafah Hotel, Mecca offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £58 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £111 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Nada Al Majd Hotel and Al Aseel Ajyad. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Mecca, with prices from £10 to £287 per night. Batha Quraish is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Mecca are about 77% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mecca
Most booked hotels in Mecca
Hiring a car in Mecca
Hiring a car in Mecca costs £29 per day, on average, or £118 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 60% cheaper than airport locations in Mecca.
The most frequently booked car type in Mecca is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.