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
€50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mecca in June
Estimated hotel price
€50
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 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 Key Car Rental, SA and Sixt, 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 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 Key Car Rental, SA and Sixt, among others, in Jeddah.

Airports near Mecca

TIFTaif
JEDJeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Airlines serving Mecca

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,286 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,231 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,699 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,706 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,694 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,472 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,874 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,542 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,632 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,395 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,046 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,413 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (441 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (249 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,065 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 €54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €157 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Samama Almaqam Hotel and Razana Al Rowdah. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Mecca, with prices from €17 to €474 per night. Batha Quraish is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Mecca are about 6% 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)
€248+
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Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€180+
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Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Hajar Tower Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€218+
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Hilton Hotel & Convention Jabal Omar Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€158+
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Joudyan Jeddah Red Sea Mall
5 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
€135+
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Pullman Zamzam Makkah
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
€208+
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Hiring a car in Mecca

Hiring a car in Mecca costs €32 per day, on average, or €128 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 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Mecca costs €32 per day, on average, or €128 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 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

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