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 June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 185
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mecca in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 185
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 Montreal and takes around 14h.

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 Sixt and Key Rent A Car, 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 Montreal and takes around 14h.

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 Sixt and Key Rent A Car, 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (996 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (861 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,036 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (367 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 Le Méridien Makkah, Mecca offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 64 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 192 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Razana Al Rowdah and Nada Al Majd Hotel.

Most popular hotel in Mecca by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Mecca

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Anjum Makkah Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 186+
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Swissotel Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 301+
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Makkah Clock Royal Tower A Fairmont Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 371+
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Voco Makkah By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 62+
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Warwick Hotel Jeddah
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 107+
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Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 253+
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Renting a car in Mecca

Renting a car in Mecca costs C$ 70 per day, on average, or C$ 280 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Mecca.

Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mecca, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Mecca costs C$ 70 per day, on average, or C$ 280 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Mecca.

Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mecca, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

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