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 32 °C, and the highest can go up to 37 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 18 °C, with an average temperature of 23 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 20 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Jeddah, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Jeddah
Plane
When flying to Jeddah, you’ll arrive at Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Jeddah from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 45m.
Car
Another option to get to Jeddah is to pick up a car hire from Mecca, which is about 41 miles 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 £77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £268 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Jeddah, with prices from £25 to £2,370 per night. Al Shaty is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Jeddah are about 33% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Jeddah
Most booked hotels in Jeddah
Hiring a car in Jeddah
Hiring a car in Jeddah costs £37 per day, on average, or £149 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Jeddah.
The most frequently booked car type in Jeddah is Economy (Kia Rio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Sunny or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.