Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Mecca travel guide

Mecca Tourism | Mecca Guide

You're Going to Love Mecca

With a population of 1.32 million, Mecca is a must-see destination in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mecca has to offer.

When to visit Mecca

Mecca in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 207
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mecca in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 207
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mecca

Plane

Although Mecca doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Taif (TIF), which is located 46 miles from Mecca. The shortest flight to Mecca from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 11h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Mecca is to pick up a car rental from Jeddah, which is about 41 miles from Mecca. You’ll find branches of Key Car Rental, SA and Budget, among others, in Jeddah.

Bus

Mecca’s bus station is located 7 miles from the downtown.

Plane

Although Mecca doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Taif (TIF), which is located 46 miles from Mecca. The shortest flight to Mecca from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 11h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Mecca is to pick up a car rental from Jeddah, which is about 41 miles from Mecca. You’ll find branches of Key Car Rental, SA and Budget, among others, in Jeddah.

Bus

Mecca’s bus station is located 7 miles from the downtown.

Airports near Mecca

TIFTaif
JEDJeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Airlines serving Mecca

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,870 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,307 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,402 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,562 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,383 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,196 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,268 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,491 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,182 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,001 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (305 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (417 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mecca

From 5-star hotels such as the Jabal Omar Marriott Hotel, Makkah to great affordable options like the Makarem Mina Hotel, Mecca offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 173 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 178 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Makkah Hotel and Saif Al Majd Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mecca, with prices from C$ 12 to C$ 558 per night. is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Mecca are about 42% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Mecca by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Mecca

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Swissôtel Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 233+
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Makkah Clock Royal Tower - A Fairmont Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 255+
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Voco Makkah By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 75+
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Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 215+
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Address Jabal Omar Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 191+
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Hilton Hotel & Convention Jabal Omar Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 164+
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Renting a car in Mecca

Renting a car in Mecca costs C$ 63 per day, on average, or C$ 250 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl.

Renting a car in Mecca costs C$ 63 per day, on average, or C$ 250 if you want to rent it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl.