Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Jeddah travel guide

Jeddah Tourism | Jeddah Guide

You're Going to Love Jeddah

With a population of 2.87 million, Jeddah is the largest city in Makkah, Saudi Arabia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Jeddah has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Jeddah

If you’re looking for affordable options, Spears - InterContinental Jeddah (Al Kurnaysh Rd) and Al Ferdaus - InterContinental Jeddah (Al Kurnaysh Rd, Al-Hamra'a) are great picks.

When to visit Jeddah

Jeddah in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jeddah in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 81
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jeddah in July, when the average temperature is 32 °C, and the highest can go up to 37 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 18 °C, with an average temperature of 23 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 20 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Jeddah, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.

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How to Get to Jeddah

Plane

When flying to Jeddah, you’ll arrive at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), which is located 9 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Jeddah from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 21h 10m.

Plane

When flying to Jeddah, you’ll arrive at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), which is located 9 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Jeddah from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 21h 10m.

Airports near Jeddah

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Airlines serving Jeddah

KLM
Good (1,533 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,095 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,437 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,618 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,931 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,606 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,295 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,473 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,313 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,560 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,274 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,008 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (312 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (432 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (226 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jeddah

From 5-star hotels such as the Joudyan Jeddah Red Sea Mall to great affordable options like the ibis Jeddah Malik Road, Jeddah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 359 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Jeddah, with prices from C$ 40 to C$ 566 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Jeddah are about 41% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jeddah

Most booked hotels in Jeddah

Jeddah Hilton Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 305+
Sheraton Jeddah Hotel
5 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 250+

Renting a car in Jeddah

Renting a car in Jeddah costs C$ 60 per day, on average, or C$ 240 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Jeddah.

The most frequently booked car type in Jeddah is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sunny or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Jeddah costs C$ 60 per day, on average, or C$ 240 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Jeddah.

The most frequently booked car type in Jeddah is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sunny or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.