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

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

Mecca in June
Estimated hotel price
€49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mecca in June
Estimated hotel price
€49
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. The shortest flight to Mecca from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h 15m.

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 Car Rental, SA and Final Rentals, among others, in Jeddah.

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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h 15m.

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 Car Rental, SA and Final Rentals, among others, in Jeddah.

Airports near Mecca

TIFTaif
JEDJeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Airlines serving Mecca

KLM
Good (1,542 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,125 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,447 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,475 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,011 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,630 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,360 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,481 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,422 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,416 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,341 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,574 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,293 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,012 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (313 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (436 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 €152 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €126 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Razana Al Rowdah and Saif Al Majd Hotel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Mecca, with prices from €17 to €348 per night. Batha Quraish is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Mecca are about 24% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mecca

Most booked hotels in Mecca

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Swissôtel Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€174+
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Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€160+
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Makkah Clock Royal Tower - A Fairmont Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€184+
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Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€164+
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Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Hajar Tower Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€154+
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Jeddah Hilton Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€198+
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Hiring a car in Mecca

Hiring a car in Mecca costs €38 per day, on average, or €153 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mecca, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Mecca costs €38 per day, on average, or €153 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mecca, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

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