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 May
Estimated hotel price
€80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mecca in May
Estimated hotel price
€80
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 10h 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 Final Rentals and Key Rent A Car, 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. The shortest flight to Mecca from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 10h 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 Final Rentals and Key Rent A Car, 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 (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,508 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,977 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,461 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,991 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,380 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,334 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,281 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,034 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,383 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,022 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (876 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,073 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (374 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 €39 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €132 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Razana Al Rowdah and Nada Al Majd.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mecca

Most booked hotels in Mecca

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Anjum Hotel Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
€141+
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Swissôtel Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
€194+
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Makkah Clock Royal Tower - A Fairmont Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€252+
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Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€189+
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Warwick Hotel Jeddah
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€67+
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Joudyan Red Sea Mall Jeddah By Elaf
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€160+
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Hiring a car in Mecca

The most frequently booked car type in Mecca is Compact (Hyundai Creta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

The most frequently booked car type in Mecca is Compact (Hyundai Creta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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