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 3 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 May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jeddah in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 66
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 15 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Jeddah from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 11h 45m.

Plane

When flying to Jeddah, you’ll arrive at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), which is located 15 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Jeddah from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 11h 45m.

Airports near Jeddah

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Airlines serving Jeddah

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,012 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,115 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,560 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (917 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,098 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (286 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (653 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (183 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (390 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jeddah

From 5-star hotels such as the Joudyan Red Sea Mall Jeddah By Elaf to great affordable options like the Taj Al Worood Hotel, Jeddah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 273 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Jeddah, with prices from C$ 42 to C$ 688 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Jeddah are about 10% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jeddah

Most booked hotels in Jeddah

Sheraton Jeddah Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 241+
Intercontinental Hotels Jeddah By IHG
5 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 149+
Novotel Jeddah Tahlia Street
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 126+

Renting a car in Jeddah

Renting a car in Jeddah costs C$ 77 per day, on average, or C$ 231 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Jeddah.

The most frequently booked car type in Jeddah is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Jeddah costs C$ 77 per day, on average, or C$ 231 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Jeddah.

The most frequently booked car type in Jeddah is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.