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$ 184

1 night at 3-star hotel

C$ 184

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 Budget, 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 Car Rental, SA and Budget, 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

Good (1,435 reviews)

Good (7,618 reviews)

Good (8,014 reviews)

Good (4,129 reviews)

Good (3,059 reviews)

Good (9,118 reviews)

Good (3,698 reviews)

Excellent (3,447 reviews)

Air France

Good (1,516 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (10,563 reviews)

Good (1,339 reviews)

Good (1,109 reviews)

Good (1,340 reviews)

Excellent (1,421 reviews)

Good (921 reviews)

Good (2,098 reviews)

Good (286 reviews)

Good (653 reviews)

Good (1,114 reviews)

Good (391 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$ 86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 257 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Razana Al Rowdah and Nada Al Majd.

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$ 329+

View

Voco Makkah By IHG

4 stars

Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)

C$ 76+

View

Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah

5 stars

Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)

C$ 334+

View

Hilton Hotel & Convention Jabal Omar Makkah

5 stars

Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)

C$ 285+

View

Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Hajar Tower Makkah

5 stars

Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)

C$ 367+

View

Novotel Makkah Thakher City

4 stars

Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)

C$ 58+

View

Renting a car in Mecca costs C$ 56 per day, on average, or C$ 225 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 52% cheaper than airport locations in Mecca.

Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mecca, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Mecca costs C$ 56 per day, on average, or C$ 225 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 52% cheaper than airport locations in Mecca.

Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mecca, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Mecca Tourism | Mecca Guide

You're Going to Love Mecca

When to visit Mecca

How to Get to Mecca

Plane

Car

Bus

Plane

Car

Bus

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