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
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 16h 40m.
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 Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Jeddah.
Bus
Mecca’s bus station is located 11 km from the downtown.
Airlines serving Mecca
Where to stay in Mecca
From 5-star hotels such as the Makkah Hotel to great affordable options like the Borj Al Deafah Hotel, Mecca offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 194 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Nada Al Majd Hotel and Palestine Hotel Makkah. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Mecca, with prices from C$ 18 to C$ 481 per night. Batha Quraish is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Mecca are about 105% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mecca
Most booked hotels in Mecca
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.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl.
Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mecca, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.