Jeddah Travel Guide

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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.

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.

Jeddah in September

Estimated hotel price

C$ 106

1 night at 3-star hotel

C$ 106

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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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 Calgary and takes around 27h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Jeddah is to pick up a car rental from Mecca, which is about 66 km from Jeddah. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget, among others, in Mecca.

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Car

Another option to get to Jeddah is to pick up a car rental from Mecca, which is about 66 km from Jeddah. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget, among others, in Mecca.

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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$ 87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 340 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include DoubleTree by Hilton Jeddah Al Andalus Mall and Taj Al Worood Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jeddah

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Mövenpick Jeddah City Star

5 stars

Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)

C$ 155+

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Intercontinental Hotels Jeddah By IHG

5 stars

Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)

C$ 197+

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Renting a car in Jeddah costs C$ 65 per day, on average, or C$ 262 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Jeddah.

The most frequently booked car type in Jeddah is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Jeddah costs C$ 65 per day, on average, or C$ 262 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Jeddah.

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