Makkah car rentals

On average a rental car in Makkah costs C$ 93 per day.

Compact (Nissan Sunny or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Makkah.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hertz (C$ 47/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (C$ 48/day) and Budget (C$ 51/day).

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

On average a rental car in Makkah costs C$ 593 per week (C$ 85 per day).

On average a rental car in Makkah costs C$ 2,540 per month (C$ 85 per day).

Makkah is a big city with numerous attractions to explore. The road network is modern, and several buses and microbuses operate a number of routes in the city, and are inexpensive. However, public transportation operates in fixed schedules which may limit the freedom and pace at which you can explore destinations in your itinerary. Acquire a rental and take charge of your vacation in Makkah by planning your schedule and moving at your pace. Moreover, car rentals in Makkah permit access to far-to-reach destinations within the city and throughout Saudi Arabia. For instance, attractions like the City of Mina and Mount Arafat are several miles outside the city.

Drunk driving in Makkah is strictly not tolerated, with the BAC set at 0.03%, much lower than in most countries. You will incur hefty fines for driving under the influence. Locals in Makkah hardly adhere to the set driving regulations. They hardly adhere to set speed limits and often engage in over-speeding, especially on highways. The speed limit on highways is 75 mph, while that in the city is 30 mph. Also, give way to vehicles on your right at intersections. Moreover, yield to those inside the roundabout when at a roundabout.

Car hire agencies in Makkah only permit travelers above 21 years to rent a car. The minimum age requirement may differ from company to company, with some having a higher minimum age of 23 or 25. Any renter below 25 years will incur an underage surcharge. They will also be limited to rentals in some categories, such as economy rentals. Renters should present a driver’s license and a major credit or debit card. An additional form of identification like a passport and an international driver’s permit is required for translation if your license is not in English.