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 October
Estimated hotel price
€29
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mecca in October
Estimated hotel price
€29
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 46 miles from Mecca. The shortest flight to Mecca from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Mecca is to pick up a car hire from Jeddah, which is about 41 miles from Mecca. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt, among others, in Jeddah.

Bus

Mecca’s bus station is located 7 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Mecca doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Taif (TIF), which is located 46 miles from Mecca. The shortest flight to Mecca from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Mecca is to pick up a car hire from Jeddah, which is about 41 miles from Mecca. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt, among others, in Jeddah.

Bus

Mecca’s bus station is located 7 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Mecca

TIFTaif

Airlines serving Mecca

Lufthansa
Good (7,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,113 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,001 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (929 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (358 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (266 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (151 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (899 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 €36 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €107 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

Anjum Hotel Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€101+
Swissôtel Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€149+
Makkah Clock Royal Tower A Fairmont Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€190+
Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€143+
Warwick Hotel Jeddah
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€77+
Joudyan Red Sea Mall Jeddah By Elaf
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€159+

Hiring a car in Mecca

The most frequently booked car type in Mecca is Compact (Ford EcoSport or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Mecca is Compact (Ford EcoSport or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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