Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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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 September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 181
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mecca in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 181
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 75 km from Mecca. The shortest flight to Mecca from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 11h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Mecca is to pick up a car rental from Jeddah, which is about 66 km from Mecca. You’ll find branches of Key Rent A Car and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Jeddah.

Bus

Mecca’s bus station is located 11 km from the downtown.

Plane

Although Mecca doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Taif (TIF), which is located 75 km from Mecca. The shortest flight to Mecca from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 11h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Mecca is to pick up a car rental from Jeddah, which is about 66 km from Mecca. You’ll find branches of Key Rent A Car and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Jeddah.

Bus

Mecca’s bus station is located 11 km from the downtown.

Airports near Mecca

TIFTaif
JEDJeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Airlines serving Mecca

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,679 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (924 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,000 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (358 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (266 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (893 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (152 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$ 86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 172 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Nada Al Majd Hotel and Saif Al Majd Hotel.

Most popular hotel in Mecca by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Mecca

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Anjum Hotel Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 174+
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Swissôtel Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 219+
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Makkah Clock Royal Tower A Fairmont Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 298+
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voco Makkah
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 72+
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Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 213+
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Warwick Hotel Jeddah
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 123+
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