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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mecca has to offer.

Mecca in August

Estimated package price

$166

2 travelers

Flight to Mecca

3 nights at hotel

$166

2 travelers

Flight to Mecca

3 nights at 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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 35m.

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.

Plane

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.

Airports near Mecca

TIFTaif

JEDJeddah King Abdulaziz Intl

Airlines serving Mecca

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United Airlines

Good (10,396 reviews)

Etihad Airways

Good (1,549 reviews)

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Good (2,384 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (11,791 reviews)

Cathay Pacific

Good (1,523 reviews)

ITA Airways

Good (1,399 reviews)

Singapore Airlines

Excellent (1,627 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 Violet Al Azizia Hotel, Mecca offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $181 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Samama Almaqam Hotel and Razana Al Rowdah. There are also lots of vacation rental options $[0, preposition:'in ']$[0, article:'in ']$[0, place:'in'], with prices from $16 to $551 per night. $[1, place:'genitive'] is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals $[0, preposition:'in ']$[0, article:'in ']$[0, place:'in'] are about 1% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Ajyad - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Makarem Ajyad Makkah Hotel, Le Méridien Makkah and Al Shohada by Palm Rich Makkah. The average nightly price for a double room in Ajyad is $43.

Most popular hotel in Mecca by neighborhood

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Clarion Hotel Jeddah Airport

4 stars

Excellent (9, 2839 reviews)

$92+

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Voco Jeddah Gate By IHG

5 stars

Excellent (9, 1058 reviews)

$123+

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Swissôtel Makkah

5 stars

Excellent (8.9, 12599 reviews)

$267+

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Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah

5 stars

Excellent (8.8, 11788 reviews)

$239+

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Voco Makkah By IHG

4 stars

Excellent (8.7, 6438 reviews)

$55+

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Wirgan Al Noor, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

4 stars

Excellent (8.7, 3016 reviews)

$37+

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Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mecca, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

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Mecca Tourism | Mecca Guide

You're Going to Love Mecca

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How to Get to Mecca

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Airports near Mecca

Airlines serving Mecca

Where to stay in Mecca

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Renting a car in Mecca