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 May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jeddah in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 67
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 55m.

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 55m.

Airports near Jeddah

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Airlines serving Jeddah

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,830 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,358 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,286 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,158 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,556 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,510 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,548 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,856 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,375 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,184 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,232 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,174 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (985 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (298 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (669 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 Three Points Al Salama, Jeddah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 355 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Jeddah, with prices from C$ 24 to C$ 587 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Jeddah are about 42% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Jeddah

Most booked hotels in Jeddah

Mövenpick Jeddah City Star
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 143+
Joudyan Red Sea Mall Jeddah By Elaf
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 268+

Renting a car in Jeddah

Renting a car in Jeddah costs C$ 68 per day, on average, or C$ 274 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 17% 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 (Kia Pegas or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Jeddah costs C$ 68 per day, on average, or C$ 274 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 17% 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 (Kia Pegas or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.