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.

Mecca in June

Estimated hotel price

C$ 208

1 night at 3-star hotel

C$ 208

1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Car Rental, SA and Sixt, among others, in Jeddah.

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 Car Rental, SA and Sixt, among others, in Jeddah.

Airports near Mecca

TIFTaif

JEDJeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

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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 Violet Al Azizia Hotel, Mecca offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 121 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 208 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Samama Almaqam Ajyad Hotel Makkah and Razana Al Rowdah. There are also lots of vacation rental options $[0, preposition:'in ']$[0, article:'in ']$[0, place:'in'], with prices from C$ 17 to C$ 539 per night. $[1, place:'genitive'] is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals $[0, preposition:'in ']$[0, article:'in ']$[0, place:'in'] are about 22% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Mecca by neighborhood

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Swissôtel Makkah

5 stars

Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)

C$ 306+

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Jabal Omar Marriott Hotel, Makkah

5 stars

Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)

C$ 176+

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Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah

5 stars

Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)

C$ 246+

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Voco Makkah By IHG

4 stars

Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)

C$ 78+

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Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Hajar Tower Makkah

5 stars

Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)

C$ 274+

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Mövenpick Jeddah City Star

5 stars

Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)

C$ 132+

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Mecca Tourism | Mecca Guide

You're Going to Love Mecca

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Airports near Mecca

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