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 July

Estimated hotel price

C$ 211

1 night at 3-star hotel

C$ 211

1 night at 3-star hotel

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 45m.

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 Sixt, among others, in Jeddah.

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 45m.

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 Sixt, among others, in Jeddah.

Airports near Mecca

TIFTaif

JEDJeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Airlines serving Mecca

Good (1,531 reviews)

Good (8,070 reviews)

Good (8,453 reviews)

Good (4,424 reviews)

Good (3,249 reviews)

Good (1,614 reviews)

Good (9,896 reviews)

Good (3,736 reviews)

Excellent (3,603 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (11,268 reviews)

Good (1,415 reviews)

Good (1,465 reviews)

Good (1,394 reviews)

Good (2,304 reviews)

Excellent (1,555 reviews)

Good (1,267 reviews)

Good (1,007 reviews)

Good (312 reviews)

Good (226 reviews)

Good (430 reviews)

Find flights to Mecca

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$ 139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 196 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Makkah Hotel and Razana Al Rowdah. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mecca, with prices from C$ 27 to C$ 529 per night. Batha Quraish is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Mecca are about 23% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Mecca by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Mecca

Most booked hotels in Mecca

See all

Swissôtel Makkah

5 stars

Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)

C$ 270+

View

Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah

5 stars

Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)

C$ 261+

View

Makkah Clock Royal Tower - A Fairmont Hotel

5 stars

Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)

C$ 288+

View

Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah

5 stars

Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)

C$ 288+

View

Voco Makkah By IHG

4 stars

Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)

C$ 75+

View

Jeddah Hilton Hotel

5 stars

Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)

C$ 305+

View

Renting a car in Mecca costs C$ 57 per day, on average, or C$ 229 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 38% cheaper than airport locations in Mecca.

Renting a car in Mecca costs C$ 57 per day, on average, or C$ 229 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 38% cheaper than airport locations in Mecca.

Mecca Tourism | Mecca Guide

You're Going to Love Mecca

When to visit Mecca

How to Get to Mecca

Plane

Car

Plane

Car

Airports near Mecca

Airlines serving Mecca

Where to stay in Mecca

Where to stay in popular areas of Mecca

Most booked hotels in Mecca

Renting a car in Mecca