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
€48
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mecca in June
Estimated hotel price
€48
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 05m.

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 10h 05m.

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 (1,570 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,209 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,477 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,554 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,173 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,595 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,473 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,596 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,386 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,047 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,040 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (448 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 Violet Al Azizia Hotel, Mecca offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €75 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €125 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Samama Almaqam Ajyad Hotel Makkah and Razana Al Rowdah. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Mecca, with prices from €10 to €358 per night. Al Jamiah is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Mecca are about 10% 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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Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€152+
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Voco Makkah By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€49+
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Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Hajar Tower Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€176+
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Al Marwa Rayhaan By Rotana
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€160+
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Mövenpick Jeddah City Star
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€83+
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Makarem Ajyad Makkah Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€96+
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Hiring a car in Mecca

Hiring a car in Mecca costs €38 per day, on average, or €150 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl.

The most frequently booked car type in Mecca is Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Mecca costs €38 per day, on average, or €150 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl.

The most frequently booked car type in Mecca is Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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