Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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

Mecca in June
Estimated hotel price
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mecca in June
Estimated hotel price
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 30m.

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 Final Rentals and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Jeddah.

Bus

Mecca’s bus station is located 11 km from the city center.

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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 30m.

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 Final Rentals and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Jeddah.

Bus

Mecca’s bus station is located 11 km from the city center.

Airports near Mecca

TIFTaif
JEDJeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Airlines serving Mecca

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,625 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,016 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,131 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,564 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,346 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,111 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,422 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (922 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,100 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (286 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (653 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,116 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (391 reviews)
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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 Makarem Mina Hotel, Mecca offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $188 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Razana Al Rowdah and Borj Al Deafah Hotel.

Most popular hotel in Mecca by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Mecca

Most booked hotels in Mecca

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Swissôtel Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 5317 reviews)
$241+
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Radisson Blu Hotel Jeddah Al Salam
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2098 reviews)
$136+
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Voco Makkah By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2029 reviews)
$55+
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Iridium 70 Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2070 reviews)
$67+
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Swissôtel Al Maqam Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 5088 reviews)
$244+
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Hilton Hotel & Convention Jabal Omar Makkah
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4645 reviews)
$207+
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Renting a car in Mecca

Renting a car in Mecca costs $43 per day, on average, or $173 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Mecca.

The most frequently booked car type in Mecca is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mecca costs $43 per day, on average, or $173 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Mecca.

The most frequently booked car type in Mecca is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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