Jeddah travel guide
Jeddah Tourism | Jeddah Guide
You're Going to Love Jeddah
With a population of 2.87 million, Jeddah is the largest city in Makkah, Saudi Arabia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Jeddah has to offer.
Where to Eat in Jeddah
If you’re looking for affordable options, Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse - Jeddah (Jeddah 21412) and Sakura Japanese Restaurant - Crowne Plaza Jeddah (Crowne Plaza Jeddah Hotel Husayn Basalamah Al Ham'mra) are great picks.
When to visit Jeddah
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jeddah in July, when the average temperature is 89.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 98.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 64.4 °F, with an average temperature of 73.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 0.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Jeddah, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Jeddah
Plane
When flying to Jeddah, you’ll arrive at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), which is located 15 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Jeddah from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 35m.
Car
Another option to get to Jeddah is to pick up a car rental from Mecca, which is about 66 km from Jeddah. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget, among others, in Mecca.
Airlines serving Jeddah
Where to stay in Jeddah
From 5-star hotels such as the Joudyan Jeddah Red Sea Mall to great affordable options like the Dyar Al Hamra Hotel, Jeddah offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $326 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Jeddah, with prices from $31 to $2,962 per night. Al-Hamra'a is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Jeddah are about 24% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Jeddah
Most booked hotels in Jeddah
Renting a car in Jeddah
Renting a car in Jeddah costs $39 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Jeddah.
The most frequently booked car type in Jeddah is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.