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 July

Estimated hotel price

C$ 107

1 night at 3-star hotel

C$ 107

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 9 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Jeddah from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 15h 20m.

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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$ 88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 352 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Taj Alworood Hotel and Atlal Obhur Serviced Apartment. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Jeddah, with prices from C$ 50 to C$ 570 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Jeddah are about 20% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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Mövenpick Jeddah City Star

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C$ 133+

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Renting a car in Jeddah costs C$ 64 per day, on average, or C$ 256 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 39% 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, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Jeddah costs C$ 64 per day, on average, or C$ 256 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 39% cheaper than airport locations in Jeddah.

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